Teaching and Learning Assistant - Level 4 in Stoke-on-Trent

The St Bart's Multi Academy Trust, in partnership with Governors, staff and children of Kingsland CofE Academy are seeking to appoint a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our hard working and committed team. At Kingsland CofE Academy our children come first. High expectations, mutual trust and respect are underpinned by a warm, supportive ethos. In the best interests of our children we work very closely with our partner Academies. The successful candidate will be working alongside a team of caring, enthusiastic, dedicated staff, who are well-supported by their Senior Leadership Team. Kingsland Academy is a welcoming and inclusive Church of England primary academy where our Christian vision underpins all aspects of school life. We are a school community committed to ensuring that every child is known, valued and enabled to flourish academically, socially, emotionally and spiritually. As a Church of England school within St Bart’s Multi‑Academy Trust, we believe our Christian ethos strengthens our work in promoting behaviour, personal development, wellbeing and community responsibility. St Bart’s Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This position is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

Job Purpose

• To provide classroom cover of up to 3 days during any short-term absence.
• To work with teachers to support teaching and learning, providing specialist support to the teacher in an aspect of the curriculum, age range or additional needs.

Key Duties / Responsibilities

• Provide learning activities for individuals and groups of pupils under the professional direction and supervision of a qualified teacher, differentiating and adapting learning programmes to suit the needs of allocated pupils.
• Assess, record and report on development, progress and attainment as agreed with the teacher.
• Monitor and record pupil responses and learning achievements, drawing any problems which cannot be resolved to the attention of the teacher.
• Plan and evaluate specialist learning activities with the teacher, writing reports and records as required.
• Select and adapt appropriate resources/methods to facilitate agreed learning activities.
• Support pupils in social and emotional well‑being, reporting problems to the teacher as appropriate.
• Teaching Assistants in this role are expected to undertake at least one of the following:
• Provide specialist support to pupils with special educational needs, for example, learning behaviour, communication, social, sensory or physical difficulties.
• Provide specialist support to pupils where English is not their first language.
• Provide specialist support to gifted and talented pupils.
• Provide specialist support to all pupils in a particular learning area (e.g. ICT, literacy, numeracy, National Curriculum subject).
• Establish and maintain relationships with families, carers and other adults, e.g. speech therapist.
• Provide short term cover supervision of classes.
• Be responsible for the preparation, maintenance and control of stocks of materials and resources.
• Invigilate exams and tests.
• Escort and supervise pupils on educational and out of school activities.
• Guide and support pupils in their personal, emotional and social development.
• Prepare and present displays.
• Supervise individuals and groups of pupils throughout the day, including supervision in the classroom, playground and dining areas.
• Assist pupils with eating, dressing and hygiene, as required, whilst encouraging independence.
• To assist the SENCO and be involved in planning, organising and implementing individual development plans for pupils (such as Individual educational plans), including attendance at, and contribution to, reviews.
• Work with pupils not working to the normal timetable.
• Be responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people within the academy, raising any concerns following academy protocol/procedures.

Our Offer To You

When you join the St Bart’s family, you’re joining a Trust that truly values its people. We’re proud to live by our PEACE values- Passion, Encouragement, Ambition, Collaboration, and Enjoyment, which are at the heart of everything we do. Here’s what you can expect from us:

• A welcoming, supportive culture where everyone is respected, included and valued for who they are.
• Health and wellbeing support – including access to mental health resources, wellbeing days, discounted fitness memberships and staff discounts via Kaarp Benefits.
• Opportunities to grow – we’re passionate about development, with access to training, leadership pathways and mentoring to help you reach your goals.
• Recognition and rewards – from staff awards to everyday appreciation, your hard work is seen and celebrated.
• Financial peace of mind – competitive pay, pension schemes through LGPS or Teachers’ Pensions, and travel benefits.
• Your voice matters – regular feedback opportunities, engagement surveys and open conversations help shape how we grow together.

And above all, you’ll be part of something amazing - making a real difference to the lives of our brilliant young people every single day.