Teaching Assistant (Level 3) – Compass Room Lead

Hampton Gardens Secondary School; Macclesfield; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

The Methodist Church in Britain is seeking a Level 3 Teaching Assistant to lead Compass, a needs-led provision at Hampton Gardens Secondary School, helping students remain in mainstream education where possible. You will support induction, assessment, intervention and regular review, plan targeted programmes for individuals and groups, monitor progress and report outcomes to teaching staff.

The post involves supervising Level 1/2 TAs and running enrichment activities during breaks and after

Qualifications

• Enhanced DBS check.
• Right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day operation of Compass.
• Support students through induction, assessment, intervention and ongoing review.
• Identify barriers to learning and put in place strategies that promote engagement, independence and positive outcomes.
• Contribute to planning, delivery and evaluation of targeted support programmes for individuals and small groups.
• Monitor student progress and report outcomes to teaching and pastoral staff.
• Work with SENDCo Inclusion Team to tailor and regularly review support.
• Promote positive attendance and reintegration into lessons where required.
• Deliver enrichment and intervention activities during breaks, lunch or after school.
• Provide guidance and support to Level 1 and Level 2 Teaching Assistants.
• Support teaching staff.

Education

Level 3 Teaching Assistant experience or Level 2 teaching assistant experience

Job description

This Level 3 Teaching Assistant role leads the day-to-day running of Compass, a needs-led provision at Hampton Gardens Secondary School that keeps students with additional needs in mainstream education where possible. The post centres on supporting students through induction, assessment, intervention and review, and planning targeted programmes for individuals and small groups. It also involves guiding Level 1 and Level 2 Teaching Assistants and running break, lunchtime and after-school sessions. Visa sponsorship is not available.

What the job involves

• Lead the day-to-day operation of Compass
• Support students through induction, assessment, intervention and ongoing review
• Identify barriers to learning and put in place strategies that promote engagement, independence and positive outcomes
• Contribute to planning, delivery and evaluation of targeted support programmes for individuals and small groups
• Monitor student progress and report outcomes to teaching and pastoral staff
• Work with the Achievement Support Team, SENDCo and Inclusion Team to tailor and regularly review support
• Promote positive attendance
• Support reintegration into lessons where required
• Contribute to the school's inclusive approach to SEND provision
• Deliver enrichment and intervention activities during break, lunchtime or after school
• Provide guidance and support to Level 1 and Level 2 Teaching Assistants
• Support teaching staff

Experience

• Previous experience as a Level 3 Teaching Assistant, or substantial experience as a Level 2 Teaching Assistant

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS check
• Right to work in the UK