Ellesmere Park High School, part of Consilium Academies, is recruiting a teaching assistant to work alongside classroom teachers. The post centres on enabling pupils to engage with lessons, grow their self-assurance and autonomy, and make steady progress, through individual and small-group work and delivery of intervention programmes. The role sits within a dedicated team focused on inclusion and positive behaviour, and would suit someone considering teaching or children's services. Visa sponsorship is not available, and the post starts in January 2027.
What the job involves
- Support pupils to access the curriculum and make progress in their learning
- Deliver learning, care and support programmes under the guidance of teachers
- Support pupils individually or in groups
- Assist with implementing education and behaviour plans
- Deliver intervention programmes
- Monitor pupil progress
- Promote positive behaviour
- Help build pupils' confidence and independence
- Help create an engaging classroom environment
- Contribute to a safe, inclusive and supportive environment
- Work closely with teachers and students within and beyond the classroom
Experience
- Experience of working with children or young people
Skills & knowledge
- Building positive, constructive relationships with students and staff
- Understanding of child development and barriers to learning
- Supporting students with a range of learning and additional needs
- Commitment to promoting inclusion, independence and positive behaviour
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Necessary standard of spoken English under the Public Sector Fluency Duty
Checks & eligibility
- Enhanced DBS check
- All relevant pre-employment checks
Other
- Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people
- Working effectively as part of a team and willingness to learn and develop professionally
What’s offered
- Local Government Pension Scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Vivup staff benefits platform
- Professional development and career progression opportunities
- Access to Trust-wide networks and support
- A supportive, collaborative working environment where wellbeing matters
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
