Teaching Assistant

Key Responsibilities

• To work with students individually or in small groups, alongside teachers in classrooms to help meet specific learning needs.
• To help students learn how to learn, to become effective and independent learners so that they can achieve their full potential.
• Facilitate and evaluate a range of learning experiences that are carefully matched to students’ prior learning and current needs.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of students’ individual education plans.
• Use assessment data to provide feedback, to set learning objectives and to plan further interventions in conjunction with teaching staff.
• Support teaching staff in recording and reporting attendance, progress and attainment to colleagues, parents/carers, and others as required.
• Help to develop and maintain a stimulating, purposeful and orderly learning environment within areas in which you work.
• Create regular opportunities for students to develop their learning skills and their confidence, particularly with regards to the Academy specialisms.
• Help to develop students’ English and Literacy skills in the course of their learning.
• Use positive behaviour management techniques to maximise learning to promote productive and respectful relationships.

Qualifications

• Educated to GCSE level/NVQ-level 2 or equivalent, including English and Mathematics.
• An understanding of how best to support learning and assessment for learning in a range of subject areas.
• An understanding of how to manage behaviour positively to maximise learning and promote productive and respectful relationships.
• Good people skills with an ability to command the respect of students and collaborate effectively with staff.
• Good communication skills and good command of spoken and written English.
• An enthusiasm for learning and the ability to enthuse and motivate students.
• An understanding of how to use ICT to support learning and record keeping.
• Experience of working with individuals or groups of students and maintaining an orderly learning environment.
• Experience of supporting learning and improving educational outcomes in culturally and ethnically diverse contexts.

Salary and Benefits

• NJC3 FTE £24,796 – pro rata £7,652.53 per annum
• Access to Local Government Pension Scheme
• Regional networks of Trust colleagues and access to key leaders in Education
• Commitment to employee Health and Wellbeing including dedicated Employee Assistance Programme
• Awards and Recognition Scheme
• Flexible working patterns
• Benefits Platform: Health & Wellbeing Programme
• Cycle to Work Scheme

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

The David Ross Education Trust is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff. We do not discriminate against any applicants on the basis of any protected characteristics. It is our objective to ensure that job applicants and staff are treated solely on the basis of their merits, abilities and potential. The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children; applicants must be willing to undergo vetting appropriate to the post, including a social media presence check and Enhanced DBS check. The successful applicant will be expected to adhere to all safeguarding, welfare and health and safety policies and procedures of the Trust. All pre‑employment checks are in line with “Keeping Children Safe in Education” statutory guidance.