Teaching Assistant: Nurturing Learning & Student Support

Hayes School; City Of London; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Hayes School in London seeks a supportive role to help deliver high-quality lessons and engaging activities. The role involves one-on-one and small-group support, fostering safe and nurturing classroom environments, and working closely with teachers to meet individual learning needs.

The successful candidate will promote inclusion, supervise pupils, and contribute to safeguarding and admin tasks as required, supporting colleagues and the school ethos.

Responsibilities

• Attend to pupils' personal needs and implement individual care programmes, including health, hygiene, first aid, and welfare.
• Supervise and support pupils to ensure their safety and access to learning.
• Build positive relationships with pupils, acting as a role model and responding to individual needs.
• Promote inclusion and acceptance of all pupils, encouraging participation and independence.
• Support pupils in engaging with teacher-led activities and peer interactions.
• Prepare the classroom for lessons and assist with tidying and displaying pupils' work.
• Monitor and report on pupil progress, behaviour, and achievements to the teacher.
• Maintain accurate pupil records as requested.
• Assist in managing pupil behaviour and report concerns appropriately.
• Provide general administrative support, including photocopying, filing, and collecting money.
• Help pupils understand instructions and stay engaged in learning tasks.
• Support pupils in literacy, numeracy, and ICT activities as directed by the teacher.
• Prepare and maintain learning resources and equipment, assisting pupils in their use.

Job description

Hayes School in London seeks a supportive role to help deliver high-quality lessons and engaging activities. The role involves one-on-one and small-group support, fostering safe and nurturing classroom environments, and working closely with teachers to meet individual learning needs.

The successful candidate will promote inclusion, supervise pupils, and contribute to safeguarding and admin tasks as required, supporting colleagues and the school ethos.