Teaching Assistant

The Role

Depending on your experience and the needs of the school, your responsibilities may include:

• Supporting pupils within the classroom
• Working with individuals or small groups
• Assisting teachers with lessons and classroom activities
• Supervising classes using pre-prepared work
• Supporting pupils with additional learning needs
• Encouraging positive behaviour and engagement
• Providing pastoral and emotional support
• Helping pupils develop confidence and independence
• Following school policies and safeguarding procedures
• Creating a safe, positive and inclusive learning environment

About You

We are looking for candidates who have previous experience working with children or young people in a school, education, care, youth work or support setting.

You should also have:

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• A patient, supportive and professional approach
• Confidence working with children and young people
• The ability to follow instructions and work as part of a team
• Good behaviour-management skills
• A flexible and dependable attitude
• A genuine interest in supporting pupils' education and development
• An understanding of safeguarding responsibilities

Experience supporting pupils with additional learning needs, autism, emotional and behavioural needs or challenging behaviour would be particularly valuable.