Teaching Assistant Level 3

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A local education provider in Wolverhampton is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant Level 3 for a full-time permanent position. The successful candidate will partner with teachers to deliver and evaluate educational activities tailored to students' needs, including those with special educational needs and disabilities. Key responsibilities include assisting in teaching, supporting pupil engagement and progress, and maintaining a positive learning environment. The salary ranges from £26,403 to £28,142, depending on experience and is term-time fraction based.

Qualifications

• Experience working with students with special educational needs and disabilities.
• Knowledge of child development and effective teaching methods.
• Ability to adapt learning activities to meet diverse needs.

Responsibilities

• Support the planning and delivery of learning activities.
• Demonstrate effective behaviour management in the classroom.
• Contribute to individual education plans and record pupil progress.

Skills

Support for special educational needs

Behaviour management strategies

Effective communication skills

ICT skills

Team collaboration

Education

Relevant Teaching Assistant qualifications

Job description

Overview

Teaching Assistant Level 3 – Job Description

Job Title: Teaching Assistant Level 3

Contract Type: Full Time Permanent

Salary: Wolverhampton Grade 4 SCP 7-11 (term time fraction - 44.85) Annual FTE £26,403-£28,142

Reports to: Trust Headteacher, Regional Hub Lead, Local Academy Committee

Overall purpose of the post

The Teaching Assistant Level 3 works in partnership with teachers to plan, deliver and evaluate learning activities for individuals and groups of pupils. The postholder uses their own initiative and professional judgement to support pupils’ learning, behaviour and personal development, including those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), and contributes to assessment, planning and reporting within agreed systems of work.

Main duties and Responsibilities

Teaching and Learning

• Demonstrate an informed and efficient approach to teaching and learning by adopting relevant strategies to support the work of the teacher and increase achievement of all pupils including, where appropriate, those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND)
• Plan and deliver learning activities for individuals and groups under the guidance of the teacher, including intervention programmes and catch-up support.
• Adapt and modify learning activities in response to pupil progress, behaviour and engagement.
• Provide detailed feedback to teachers on pupil progress, barriers to learning and next steps.
• Support pupils’ emotional wellbeing, behaviour regulation and engagement using agreed strategies.
• Promote, support and facilitate inclusion by encouraging participation of all pupils in learning and extracurricular activities
• Support the teaching of a broad and balanced curriculum aimed at pupils achieving their full potential in all areas of learning
• Support pupils with complex special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), including emotional, behavioural and communication needs, using agreed strategies and intervention programmes.
• Use effective behaviour management strategies consistently in line with the school’s policy and procedures
• Support class teachers with maintaining good order and discipline among pupils, managing behaviour effectively to ensure a good and safe learning environment
• Organise and manage teaching space and resources to help maintain a stimulating and safe learning environment
• Observe pupil performance and pass observations on to the class teacher
• Use ICT skills to advance pupils’ learning
• Undertake any other relevant duties given by the class teacher

Planning, Assessment and Reporting

• Contribute to the planning, delivery and evaluation of learning activities
• Support the assessment of pupils by observing, recording and reporting progress
• Maintain accurate records of pupil achievement, behaviour and engagement
• Contribute to Individual Education Plans, EHCP reviews and behaviour support plans as directed by the teacher or SENDCo

Support for the curriculum

• Deliver and adapt learning activities and intervention programmes for individuals and groups, using professional judgement to meet pupils’ needs.
• Undertake programmes linked to local and national learning strategies e.g. literacy, numeracy, KS3, early years recording achievement and progress and feeding back to the teacher
• Support the use of ICT in learning activities and develop pupils’ competence and independence in its use

Support for the Academy

• Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person
• Be aware of and support difference and ensure all pupils have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop
• Contribute to the overall ethos/work/aims of the school
• Provide guidance and support to less experienced support staff, as directed.
• Appreciate and support the role of other professionals
• Attend and participate in relevant meetings as required, within normal contractual hours
• Participate in training and other learning activities and performance development as required
• Assist with the supervision of pupils out of lesson times, including before and after school and at lunchtime
• Accompany teaching staff and pupils on visits, trips and out of school activities as required and take responsibility for a group under supervision of the teacher

Safeguarding

• To provide a high standard of duty of care for colleagues and pupils and to comply with all legislation and guidance relating to child protection. All duties must comply with statutory guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE).
• Recognise, respond to and report safeguarding concerns in line with academy procedures.
• To have due regard for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and to follow all associated child protection and safeguarding policies as adopted by the academy, combined / Local Academy Committee, Trust Board.
• Ensure that all policies and procedures adopted by the Board and the Local Academy Committee are followed.
• Ensure all safeguarding training is completed.

Equal Opportunities and Data Protection

• Uphold responsibilities under the Equality Act 2010 by addressing and preventing unlawful discrimination.
• Ensure compliance with the Data Protection Act (2018) and Freedom of Information Act (2000).

Other Duties

• Make a positive contribution to the wider life and ethos of the academy
• To follow and actively promote the academy’s ethos and policies
• Demonstrate commitment to St. Chad’s and academy’s, values and ethos
• Comply with the Health and Safety policy and undertake risk assessments as appropriate
• Demonstrate consistently the positive attitudes, values and behaviour which are expected of pupils

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Any other duties which are commensurate with the grading of the post. This job description will be adapted through negotiation with successful applicant, in order to fully suit the need of the post. Any adaptions will remain compliant with NJC pay and conditions agreement and safeguarding requirements.