Teaching Assistant - Student Wellbeing & Academic Support

Progress Schools Ltd; Stockport; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted gym memberships

Free wellbeing app with resources

Counselling support

Paid professional qualifications

Death in service insurance

Job summary

Progress Schools is seeking a Teaching Assistant to provide academic support and holistic student guidance. You will assist teachers, support diverse learners, and contribute to a positive classroom culture. The role includes pastoral responsibilities, offering emotional support and monitoring wellbeing to aid personal development.

We offer wellbeing-focused benefits and opportunities for professional growth, with a supportive work environment and flexible arrangements where possible.

Qualifications

• Ability to engage learners and support their ambitions.
• Passionate about making a positive impact on students’ lives.
• Experience in an education setting or equivalent.
• Commitment to equality, diversity, safeguarding, wellbeing and British values.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers in delivering engaging lessons.
• Support students with diverse learning needs.
• Provide pastoral mentoring and emotional wellbeing support.
• Contribute to a positive and inclusive classroom environment.

Skills

Engagement skills

Emotional support

Communication

Promotion of values

Education

GCSEs Maths and English C or 4 or above

Job description

Progress Schools is seeking a Teaching Assistant to provide academic support and holistic student guidance. You will assist teachers, support diverse learners, and contribute to a positive classroom culture. The role includes pastoral responsibilities, offering emotional support and monitoring wellbeing to aid personal development.

We offer wellbeing-focused benefits and opportunities for professional growth, with a supportive work environment and flexible arrangements where possible.