Teaching Assistant (Level 1)

Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School; England; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join a vibrant Learning Support team. The successful candidate will be skilled in literacy and numeracy, possess strong communication skills, and have experience engaging with young people aged 11 to 16 years. We prioritize nurturing students' abilities and fostering a supportive learning environment. This role is key to helping students achieve their fullest potential within a diverse community.

Qualifications

• Competence in literacy and numeracy.
• Good communication skills.
• Experience with young people aged 11-16.

Responsibilities

• Support students in overcoming learning barriers.
• Encourage students to take responsibility for their learning.

Skills

Literacy competency

Numeracy competency

Good communication skills

Experience working with young people aged 11-16

Job description

We require a Teaching Assistant to join our strong, vibrant Learning Support team at this popular and successful, large, diverse, inner city girls community school. You will need to be competent in literacy and numeracy, have good communication skills and experience of working with young people aged between 11 – 16 years. We believe that children, whatever their starting point and whatever the learning needs, should be supported to achieve their potential. We are looking for someone who shares that ambition, is keen to understand barriers to learning and wants to work to remove them.

We are a school where students enjoy their learning, where they are encouraged to take responsibility and where their particular abilities are nurtured to ensure the highest possible achievement. We really do believe in 'Learning without Limits'.

When you visit us at the school, you will find that we are a school which reflects the many communities of the area. This is a great strength of the school and we believe that the future of our city depends on schools like Elizabeth Garrett Anderson where young people can learn and work together. We are committed to working in partnership with families, a partnership based firmly on supporting our students to ensure they leave Elizabeth Garrett Anderson with the qualifications and the confidence which will serve them far into the future.