Teaching Assistant

Therussettlearningtrust; Cheshire, Northern (CT, KY); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Discounts for Teachers

Eye tests

Cycle to work

Institute of Education opportunities

Job summary

The Russett School in Northwich, Cheshire is seeking a Grade 6 Teaching Assistant to support pupils with additional needs, learning development and wellbeing. You will work closely with teachers to plan, deliver and adapt activities, building inclusive opportunities. We value safeguarding, teamwork and professional growth.

The role offers 32.5 hours per week during term time with additional inset days. Candidates should show resilience, patience and a collaborative spirit to help every pupil

Qualifications

• Experience with Special Educational Needs and inclusion.
• Patience, empathy and resilience in challenging situations.
• Clear, open communication with pupils, families and staff.
• Ability to work effectively in a team and support colleagues.
• Self-motivation and the ability to work independently when needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and small-group support to pupils.
• Support pupils with individual learning and development programmes.
• Plan, deliver and adapt activities with teachers to meet needs.
• Support pupils with additional needs and promote inclusion.
• Build positive relationships with pupils and families.
• Promote independence, confidence and self-esteem.
• Support communication and social development.
• Implement strategies from individual plans.
• Contribute to pupil progress assessments.
• Collaborate with teachers, families, therapists and other professionals.
• Support positive behaviour and emotional regulation.
• Model high expectations for all pupils.
• Support less experienced colleagues and foster a positive team culture.
• Follow safeguarding and school policies and procedures.

Skills

SEND experience

Patience and empathy

Strong communicator

Teamwork skills

Independent worker

Tools

Classroom tech

Job description

* Teaching AssistantLocation: Northwich, CheshireWe are seeking a dedicated, enthusiastic and highly skilled Grade 6 Teaching Assistant to join our supportive and committed team. Our school provides education for pupils aged 2-19, and we are passionate about creating an inclusive, nurturing environment where every young person is supported to achieve their full potential.As a Grade 6 Teaching Assistant, you will play an important role in supporting pupils with their learning, development, communication, independence and wellbeing. You will work closely with teaching staff and other professionals to ensure that individual needs are understood and effectively supported.**Your responsibilities will include:*** Providing high-quality one-to-one and small-group support to pupils.* Supporting pupils with their individual learning and development programmes.* Working alongside teachers to plan, deliver and adapt activities to meet individual needs.* Supporting pupils with a range of additional needs and ensuring they are fully included in school life.* Developing positive and trusting relationships with pupils.* Promoting independence, confidence and self-esteem.* Supporting communication and social development.* Implementing strategies outlined in individual support and education plans.* Contributing to the assessment and monitoring of pupil progress.* Working collaboratively with teachers, families, therapists and other professionals.* Supporting positive behaviour and helping pupils to regulate their emotions.* Acting as a positive role model and promoting high expectations for all pupils.* Supporting less experienced colleagues where appropriate and contributing to a positive team culture.* Following all safeguarding, health and safety and school policies and procedures.**We are looking for someone who is:*** An experienced Teaching Assistant with a genuine passion for working with children and young people with additional needs.* Patient, caring, resilient and compassionate.* Confident in adapting support to meet individual pupil needs.* Able to build strong, positive relationships with pupils, colleagues and families.* A strong communicator with excellent teamwork skills.* Able to use initiative and work independently when required.* Committed to promoting inclusion, independence and achievement.* Organised and able to manage a range of responsibilities effectively.* Committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.**Our pupils would like someone who is:** Funny, happy, caring, keeps us safe and helps us to learn!\"**We value... Community - Resilience - Wellbeing - Respect - Empowerment**At the Russett School we seek to prepare our learners for life through prioritising skills required to meet their full potential. Through our specialist curriculum, our children and young people are empowered through a strong emphasis on the development of individual communication strategies and life skills. Our Russett team provide enriching and safe environments, where our pupils are encouraged to develop independence, whilst promoting well-being for a happy and fulfilled future.The Russett School is a specialist setting registered for pupils aged 2 to 19 years whose primary need is associated with having a Severe Learning Difficulty (also known as SLD) and/or Complex Learning Needs. We are also part of Shaw Education Trust.Our curriculum is bespoke. This means that it has been carefully designed specifically for learners who have SLD. It has been written to meet the varying needs of pupils who first and foremost have a severe impairment in relation to their cognitive function and or learning ability.The Russett School also supports pupils who may have further needs in addition to their severe learning difficulty. For example; some of our pupils have severe communication and interaction needs.Pupils at Russett undertake learning activities within classes in mixed ability groups of around 11 pupils with peers similar in age.Class sizes are generally supported by 4 adult adults (one class teacher and three Teaching Assistants).All candidates are required to provide a supporting statement on the formal application forms which states clearly your reasons for applying, skills and experience for this position.AtShaw Education Trust, we believe every role has the power to transform a life.Whether you're supporting behind the scenes, inspiring in the classroom, orleading with vision, you will be part of something truly meaningful.Ourvalues - **opportunity, integrity, community, and equity** - guide everything wedo. Our vision is ***\"Opening doors to the world through the power oflearning.\"*** We bring this to life through our mission: workingtogether to inspire communities where every school is valued, every voicematters, and every learner thrives.Weare a dynamic and growing family of primary, secondary, and special schools,proudly serving communities from Birmingham to Bury.Ourpeople are our greatest asset, and we are deeply committed to their developmentthrough high-quality training, apprenticeships, talent development programmes,and research opportunities, we empower our staff to thrive as skilled,confident professionals. We champion wellbeing, value every voice, and foster aculture where you feel supported, motivated, and inspired to make a realdifference.Youwill join a collaborative network of schools where shared expertise and astrong professional community drive success. Every academy within our Trust hasan equal voice, and every colleague plays a vital role in shaping tailoredlearning experiences that raise aspirations and build brighter futures.Ifyou have the passion, dedication, and drive to help shape lives and createfutures filled with promise, we would love you to join our team.***Together,let's make the remarkable happen.******Webelieve every child has the potential to be extraordinary.*****Joinus and help transform lives, including your own.****ShawEducation Trust offer the following employee benefits with your Teaching orSupport Staff employment:*** Anexcellent Local Government Pension Scheme (Support Staff) / TeachersPension (Teaching Staff)* Support Staff only based onworking full time, all year - Generous holiday entitlement from your firstday of employment (37 days holiday rising to 39 days after 5 years'service including Bank Holidays)* Accessto Medicash Health & Wellbeing Plan: Enjoy health services designed tosupport your well-being.* FreeDiscountForTeachers Scheme for all staff (Support and Teaching), Exclusivediscounts to save money with a wide selection of discounts and exclusive offersfrom hundreds of the biggest brands.* FreeEye Tests* Cycleto work scheme* Access to our Institute ofEducation and fantastic opportunities to help you grow, contribute andflourish in your role and in the Trust.**We know our people are the key to our success and so we'recommitted to ensuring the employment experience at Shaw Education Trust is arewarding one.****Colleagueswithin the Trust benefit from: Access to a full range of courses bothin-house and professionally accredited. These courses include a variety of theNational Professional Qualifications and the Early Carer Teacher Programmedelivered by Shaw Education Trust as a delivery partner for AmbitionInstitute.*** Experiencedleadership and subject-specific support.* Guidancefrom former HMIs and serving Ofsted Inspectors within the Trust.* Accessto the Trust's Institute of Education and SCITT.* Opportunitiesto work with different schools within the Trust as a ProfessionalAdvocate.* Participatingin peer reviews.* Accessto a suite of online courses.* Placementprojects within our family of schools.**Actual Salary: £20,866 - £22,987****Working hours: 32.5 per week - 38 weeks plus 5 Inset Days (working 39 weeks)**The Russett School is committed