Teaching Assistant - Level 3

The Methodist Church in Britain; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing day off during term time

CPD and training opportunities

Employee assistance programme for well

Networking and wider CPD through being

Job summary

Parkfield Primary School is seeking a teaching assistant to work with class teachers and the wider staff team, delivering learning activities for individuals, small groups or whole classes. The role includes supervising lessons during short-term teacher absence and supporting children with SEND to ensure inclusive learning.

Fluent spoken English is essential. The post notes that visa sponsorship is not available.

Qualifications

• Experience: Working collaboratively with class teachers, the SENCO and other colleagues.
• Assisting teachers with lesson delivery, supporting individuals and small groups.
• Helping pupils stay engaged and on task.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver learning activities with the class teacher for individuals, small groups or the whole class.
• Support lessons by keeping children engaged, focused and ready to learn.
• Supervise the whole class and deliver pre-prepared activities during short-term teacher absence.
• Support the teacher with day-to-day organisation and management of pupils and the classroom.
• Promote inclusion, supporting children with SEND so that all pupils can learn, progress and achieve.
• Play an active role in safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Job description

This teaching assistant post at Parkfield Primary School sits within the school's teaching staff, working alongside class teachers and the wider staff team. The work centres on planning and delivering learning for pupils individually, in groups or as a whole class, and keeping children engaged in lessons. The post also covers whole-class supervision and pre-prepared activities during short-term teacher absence, and supports children with SEND. Fluent spoken English is essential, and visa sponsorship is not available.

What the job involves

• Plan and deliver learning activities with the class teacher for individuals, small groups or the whole class
• Support lessons by keeping children engaged, focused and ready to learn
• Supervise the whole class and deliver pre-prepared activities during short-term teacher absence
• Support the teacher with day-to-day organisation and management of pupils and the classroom
• Promote inclusion, supporting children with SEND so that all pupils can learn, progress and achieve
• Play an active role in safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
• Provide tailored support where needed
• Contribute to a calm, purposeful and inclusive classroom environment

What’s required

Experience

• Working collaboratively with class teachers, the SENCO and other colleagues
• Assisting teachers with lesson delivery, supporting individuals and small groups
• Helping pupils stay engaged and on task

Skills & knowledge

• Clear, kind communication with children
• Professional communication with teachers, parents and carers
• Understanding that children have different needs and learn in different ways
• Fluent spoken English
• Highly motivated, adaptable and flexible
• Patience, warmth and a positive, proactive approach

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS check including Children's Barring List check

What’s offered

• Warm, welcoming school community with support from day one
• Strong teamwork and shared purpose across colleagues
• Ongoing CPD and training opportunities
• Employee assistance programme for wellbeing
• A wellbeing day off during term time
• Networking and wider CPD through being part of a Trust