Teaching Assistant (GEMS) in Macclesfield

Teaching Assistant (GEMS) in Macclesfield

Macclesfield Full-Time On-site
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A permanent Teaching Assistant post in GEMS, the specialist support strand at the Fitzwilliam Campus of Richard Barnes Academy, part of Thomas Deacon Education Trust. The work centres on helping secondary-aged students who have been excluded or are at risk of exclusion to re-engage with learning, through one-to-one and small-group support alongside teachers. The post is term-time, 32.5 hours across 39 weeks, and covers students with SEND and SEMH needs. Visa sponsorship is not available.

What the job involves

  • Provide tailored support to individual students and small groups to help them stay focused and build learning habits
  • Work alongside teachers to help students re-engage with learning and overcome barriers to success
  • Help create a calm, nurturing environment where students feel safe, valued and ready to succeed
  • Support students with SEND, SEMH needs or previous difficulties in mainstream education
  • Work with colleagues, families and external professionals to provide personalised support

Checks & eligibility

  • Enhanced DBS check
  • Satisfactory references

Other

  • Compassion, resilience and commitment to making a difference to young people

What’s offered

  • Professional development
  • Supportive leadership
  • Structured induction programme
  • Employee benefits outlined in a Trust video

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Contact Details:

The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team