Teaching Assistant/Learning Support Assistant with PPA cover

St Martins School (3-16 Learning Community); Oswestry; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

St Martin's School (3-16 Learning Community) in Oswestry is seeking Teaching Assistants/L earning Support Assistants to deliver pre-planned lessons across the primary phase and to support pupils with SEND to access learning.

You will work alongside teachers to use EHCPs and person-centred approaches, helping pupils overcome barriers and reach their full potential. There is potential to increase hours as a cover supervisor; safeguarding and progress through training are emphasised.

Responsibilities

• Deliver pre-planned lessons across the primary phase
• Support pupils with SEND to overcome barriers to learning
• Use EHCPs and person-centred approaches to tailor support
• Assist teachers and manage behaviour to inspire young learners

Job description

As part of your role, you will deliver pre-planned lessons across our primary phase, developing your confidence in leading whole-class learning, managing behaviour, and inspiring young learners. With opportunities to work with pupils across primary, this role offers a unique insight into teaching across different age groups and stages of development making every day varied and rewarding.

Join our dedicated team of Teaching Assistants/Learning Support Assistants and help every child thrive. Working alongside teachers, you will support pupils with SEND to overcome barriers to learning and achieve their full potential. Using EHCPs and person-centred approaches, you will help deliver tailored support for pupils with a range of learning, communication, behavioural, sensory, physical and emotional needs.

This is an ideal role for an aspiring teacher who is passionate about education, committed to inclusion, and keen to gain high-quality school-based experience before embarking on teacher training.

There may be the opportunity to increase hours by offering cover supervisor responsibilities for the right candidate

St Martin's School is part of the 3-18 Education Trust. We work collaboratively across our schools to create interesting, exciting opportunities for colleagues to share ideas, resources and expertise making a real difference for the students and communities we serve. In addition to a comprehensive induction and a commitment to your ongoing training and career progression, we also offer a range of employee benefits. To find out more information please visit our Trust's Careers Page or Website .

The 3-18 Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check and, where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013, 2020 and 2023). Guidance on disclosing convictions can be found on the Ministry of Justice website. Under the Immigration Act 2016, candidates for customer-facing roles must meet the necessary standard of spoken English. It is an offence to apply if barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. Employment is subject to medical fitness, satisfactory references, right to work in the UK, and an Enhanced DBS check. Online social media checks will be carried out on successful applicants.