CLASSROOM SUPPORT ASSISTANT at Rainhill High School

Are you interested in a career where no two days are the same? As a Classroom Support Assistant, you will have a crucial role as part of a team that makes our school a safe and happy place for every single one of our pupils and play a valuable part in shaping the lives of young people, making sure Every Child Matters. If you have the drive and determination to want the best for our pupils, we would like to hear from you. Experience of working with young people is essential for this role.

Why Join Us?

• Temporary contract subject to SEND funding, Part‑time role
• Good Ofsted‑rated school (2023) – Part of Stephenson MAT
• Supportive environment – Reduced workload, tech investment & career development
• Excellent partnerships – Hope University, Ambition Institute, Rainbow Teaching School Hub, and more

Purpose of the post

Under the teacher’s clear guidance, in respect of their work with individuals or small groups, to support the education, personal and social development of pupils in the class, including those with special educational needs and/or bilingual needs, and to establish positive relationships with the pupils and assist them in completing structured learning activities. The role would be to ensure pupils remain on task and report progress to the teacher.

Specific Responsibilities

Support for Pupils

• Assist in the implementation of structured learning activities and support individual or groups of pupils to complete tasks.
• Assist in monitoring the personal, social and emotional needs of pupils.
• Develop positive relationships with pupils to assist progress and attainment and support the devising and reviewing of pupils’ individual targets.
• Support a particular pupil as part of a planned inclusion programme.
• Assist in the development of varying skills that support learning.
• Promote self‑esteem, independence and resilience for learning.
• Provide feedback to pupils in relation to progress and achievement under the guidance and direction of the teacher.
• Provide welfare support in line with the School’s behavioural/safeguarding and SEN Policies.

Support for the Teacher

• Assist the class teacher in engaging pupils through a creative and innovative curriculum.
• Deliver interventions to meet the specific needs of individual children and small groups.
• Assist in the monitoring and recording of pupil progress and developmental needs, and support the delivery of differentiated learning styles by the class teacher for pupils in the class.
• Assist in the production of learning resources.
• Undertake routine classroom administrative tasks, including the maintenance of records, pupil supervision and the management of pupil behaviour.
• Provide information to the class teacher to assist in the planning of work programmes.
• Liaise with the school’s nominated person in respect of pupil absence.
• Administer routine tests, assist in the invigilation of exams and undertake routine marking of pupils’ work under the direction of a classroom teacher.

In addition to the following duties, the postholder may be required to undertake any of the duties normally associated with a lower‑grade Teaching Assistant post.

Rainhill High School and Sixth Form is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, as well as promoting equality of opportunity and community cohesion where the diversity of different backgrounds and circumstances is appreciated and positively valued, and expects all staff, volunteers, and other workers to share in this commitment. This post is subject to a Disclosure & Barring Service Enhanced Disclosure Certificate.

Interested and qualified candidates should apply online for this job.