Teaching Assistant Level 3

Phoenix Park Academy; Grimsby; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Phoenix Park Academy in Grimsby is seeking Teaching Assistants to support students with SEMH and academic learning within a two-person classroom team.

You will assist with Maths, English and Reading, helping pupils develop resilience, social skills and self-esteem through targeted small-group and individual work.

All posts require enhanced DBS checks; we welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds and promote equal opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting students with SEMH and learning in a classroom.
• Ability to work effectively within a two-person staff team.
• DBS checks and safeguarding compliance as part of pre-employment checks.

Responsibilities

• Supporting teachers to deliver effective and accessible learning for all students
• Offering personalised support to help students achieve
• Being a calm, regulated presence to support children with SEMH needs
• Recognising and praising small steps of progress
• Assisting the teacher with classroom organisation
• Supporting each child with strategies tailored to individual needs
• Raising students' academic levels in Maths, English and Reading

Skills

SEMH support

Maths support

English support

Reading support

Calm, regulated presence

Relationship building

Unconditional Positive Regard

Job description

Do you want to make a difference to the lives of young people in North East Lincolnshire?

What we are about

• Relationships
• Unconditional Positive Regard
• Trauma-informed Practice
• Restorative Practice
• CPD
• Pupil-focused
• Needs-focused

What development opportunities are available?

We are well equipped to support career development at all levels, including routes into teaching.

We have:

• Access to a network of Expert Practitioners
• Teaching school
• CPD TV channel

Job role

These posts are for staff who will support students with Social Emotional Mental Health (SEMH) and academic learning within the classroom as part of a team of 2 staff with up to 8 students.

Teaching Assistants are responsible for supporting and leading small groups and individuals with Maths, English, Reading, SEMH, vocational and practical activities, supporting pupils to develop resilience, social skills and self-esteem, and deploying effective strategies for supporting pupils with a range of behavioural needs.

Key responsibilities

• Supporting teachers to deliver effective and accessible learning for all students
• Offering personalised support to help students achieve
• Being a calm, regulated presence to support children with all emotions, including Social Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs
• Recognising and praising small steps of progress with students and celebrating them
• Assisting the teacher with the organisation and running of a classroom
• Supporting each child with strategies tailored to individual needs
• Raising students' academic levels in Maths, English and Reading

Pre‑employment checks

All posts are offered subject to enhanced DBS checks. References will be requested and an online search carried out for shortlisted candidates prior to interview. Further pre‑employment checks, including prohibition from teaching, childcare disqualification and section 128 checks, if deemed relevant for the role, will be completed for the successful candidate on acceptance of the post.

Equal opportunities

We are committed to equal opportunities and to promoting diversity. We want our people to reflect the diversity of our communities, and we welcome applications from people from all backgrounds, especially from under‑represented groups, including those from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities.

Overseas criminal record requirement

If you are currently living overseas or have lived / worked overseas in the last five years, you may be required to provide an overseas criminal records check from the country or countries you have resided in, if you are the preferred candidate for the post.