Teaching Assistant: Supportive Role with CPD & Benefits

Riverside Primary School; Gillingham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Riverside Primary School in England is seeking a Teaching Assistant to support learning in small groups and, where needed, work with individual pupils to the highest standards.

You will assist the implementation of individual programmes for pupils, monitor progress, and contribute to a caring, collaborative classroom team, including supporting pupils with autism or speech and language needs.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (or equivalent) required or willingness to work towards.
• Experience supporting children with Autism and/or Speech and Language difficulties would be advantageous.
• Understanding of a range of behavioural needs, with the ability to support children displaying challenging behaviour.
• Proven experience contributing effectively to learning in a classroom environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide teaching support in small groups and where necessary work with individual pupils to the highest standards.
• Assist the implementation of individual programmes for pupils and help monitor their progress.
• Undertake specific duties identified by the class teacher.
• Maintain a positive, supportive attitude within a team.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Adaptability

Independent working

Autism/SLD awareness

Education

NVQ Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (or equivalent)

Job description

Riverside Primary School in England is seeking a Teaching Assistant to support learning in small groups and, where needed, work with individual pupils to the highest standards.

You will assist the implementation of individual programmes for pupils, monitor progress, and contribute to a caring, collaborative classroom team, including supporting pupils with autism or speech and language needs.