Teaching Assistant - Secondary Phase

The Westgate School; Winchester; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

The Westgate School in Winchester is looking for a warm, patient assistant to support learning and behaviour for a diverse group of pupils. You will build positive relationships with learners, work closely with teachers, and help children who are neurodiverse to access the curriculum with calm, empathetic support.

We value enthusiasm, resilience, and a commitment to professional learning, with the aim of unlocking each pupil's potential and promoting confident reading and maths progress both

Qualifications

• Experience working with children and building positive relationships.
• Support pupils who are neurodiverse and have medical needs.
• GCSE Maths and English at grade 4 or above.
• Commitment to high achievement for every pupil.
• Cheerful, flexible and approachable with a good sense of humour.
• Demonstrates emotional resilience and stays calm under pressure.
• Strong time management and initiative.
• Team player collaborating with teachers and adults in the classroom.
• Passion for supporting reading and learning and helping pupils unlock potential.
• Willing to participate in professional learning and qualifications.

Skills

Experience with children

Empathy

Support neurodiverse learners

Emotional resilience

Time management

Team player

Excellent communication

Behaviour support

Reading support

Education

GCSE Maths & English (grades 4+)

Job description

What we’re looking for:

• Have experience working with children, building positive relationships in a calm, empathetic way
• Have a specific interest in supporting children who are neurodiverse (for example ADHD, autism, dyslexia) and have medical needs
• Have obtained Maths and English qualifications to GCSE Grade 4 or above, or their equivalent
• Are committed to the highest possible levels of achievement forevery pupil
• Are cheerful, flexible and approachable, with a good sense of humour
• Are able to demonstrate high levels of emotional resilience and stay calm under pressure to support vulnerable children
• Show initiative within the role and have good time management skills
• Are a hard‑working team player, able to work closely with teachers and other adults within the classroom to ensure the best for all our pupils
• Have the patience and the resourcefulness to support and inspire our children with their learning, helping to unlock their potential
• Have a good understanding of child development
• Have excellent communication skills
• Are able to support children’s behaviour for learning and for their self‑regulation
• Have a strong commitment to supporting all children and young people in learning to read, and reading to learn
• Are enthusiastic and committed to supporting children with specific needs both inside and outside the classroom
• Are keen to participate in professional learning and qualifications