Teaching & Learning Support Assistant

The Methodist Church in Britain; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive working environment

Staff wellbeing valued

Opportunities to share best practice &

Develop professionally

Job summary

Our Lady of Compassion Catholic Primary School is seeking a permanent, part-time Teaching and Learning Support Assistant to join its Teaching and Learning Support Team. The role focuses on supporting pupils in class and in small groups, including one-to-one help for those with SEND, with learning adapted to access the curriculum.

The post runs 32.5 hours a week across term time in a Catholic school whose ethos is central to the role. Visa sponsorship is not available.

Qualifications

• Enhanced DBS check is required.
• Childcare disqualification check where relevant.
• Satisfactory references and other pre-employment checks.
• Online search as part of due diligence for shortlisted candidates.

Responsibilities

• Provide targeted one-to-one support for pupils with identified additional needs.
• Deliver small-group interventions for academic, social, emotional and personal development.
• Support the class teacher in delivering teaching and learning in the classroom.
• Adapt and scaffold learning activities so pupils can access the curriculum.
• Support pupils with SEND, including communication, social, emotional and mental health, cognition and learning, and sensory or physical needs.
• Foster pupils' confidence, independence, resilience and self-esteem.
• Build positive, trusting relationships with pupils.
• Work with teachers, support staff, families and external professionals so pupils receive the support they need.
• Contribute to monitoring pupil progress and evaluating support strategies.
• Promote inclusion so all pupils take part fully in school life.
• Uphold and model the school's Catholic values and mission.

Skills

Teamwork

Initiative & Flexibility

Patience & Compassion

Reliability & Organisation

Job description

A permanent, part-time Teaching and Learning Support Assistant post at Our Lady of Compassion Catholic Primary School, sitting within its Teaching and Learning Support Team in the Our Lady and All Saints Catholic Multi Academy. The work centres on supporting pupils in class and in small groups, including one-to-one help for those with additional needs and SEND, and adapting learning so they can access the curriculum. The post runs 32.5 hours a week across term time in a Catholic school whose ethos is central to the role. Visa sponsorship is not available.

What the job involves

• Provide targeted one-to-one support for pupils with identified additional needs
• Deliver small-group interventions for academic, social, emotional and personal development
• Support the class teacher in delivering teaching and learning in the classroom
• Adapt and scaffold learning activities so pupils can access the curriculum
• Support pupils with SEND, including communication, social, emotional and mental health, cognition and learning, and sensory or physical needs
• Foster pupils' confidence, independence, resilience and self-esteem
• Build positive, trusting relationships with pupils
• Work with teachers, support staff, families and external professionals so pupils receive the support they need
• Contribute to monitoring pupil progress and evaluating support strategies
• Promote inclusion so all pupils take part fully in school life
• Uphold and model the school's Catholic values and mission

Skills & knowledge

• Able to work effectively as part of a team, showing initiative, flexibility and a proactive approach
• Patient, nurturing and compassionate, with strong relationships with children, staff and families
• Reliable, organised and committed to high standards

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS check
• Childcare disqualification check where relevant
• Satisfactory references and other pre-employment checks
• Online search as part of due diligence for shortlisted candidates

Other

• Committed to supporting and promoting the school's Catholic ethos
• Enthusiastic about helping children reach their academic, social and emotional potential
• Passionate about supporting children with SEND
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable groups

What’s offered

• Supportive and welcoming working environment
• Staff wellbeing valued
• Opportunities to share best practice and develop professionally
• Encouragement to contribute new ideas