Teaching and Learning Support Assistant at Ocean Academy, a junior school for children aged 7 to 11 run by Aspirations Academies Trust. The post supports pupils in class, mainly with groups and sometimes one-to-one, and the remit changes with the needs of the academy and its pupils. It suits someone with experience of Key Stage 2 pupils and of supporting children with SEND. The post is fixed term until 21 July 2027, term time only, with a start as soon as possible, and requires an Enhanced DBS check.
What the job involves
- Provide support in class for groups of children
- Provide one-to-one support for a pupil at times
- Adapt the role to the changing needs of the academy and its pupils
- Contribute to the education of pupils
- Promote the ethos of the academy
Experience
- Experience of working with children with SEND
Skills & knowledge
- Excellent written and verbal English and maths skills
- Professional manner and ability to use initiative
- Enthusiastic and friendly approach
Checks & eligibility
- Enhanced DBS check
- Health check
- Satisfactory references
Other
- Punctual and reliable
- Adhere to the professional standards for teaching assistants
- Promote the ethos of the school and not behave in a way that disadvantages it
Nice to have
- NVQ Level 2 or 3 qualification
- Experience of working with Key Stage 2 children
- Self-motivated
- Flexible approach
What’s offered
- Supportive team and vibrant professional community
- Positive school culture with collaborative leadership
- Commitment to continuing professional development
#J-18808-Ljbffr
Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
