Keystage Teaching Assistant

In this vital role, you will be assigned to a specific Key Stage to lead classes, groups, or individuals by working directly from teacher plans. You will maintain a positive learning environment, keep pupils on track with their learning outcomes, and provide critical support to help vulnerable young people achieve their best next steps.,

• Class & Learning Leadership: Lead classes, groups, or individuals across your designated Key Stage using teacher plans, ensuring a supportive and productive learning environment.
• EHCP Delivery: Lead on and assist with the daily implementation of Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) outcomes within lessons.
• Pupil Welfare & Care: Attend to and lead on pupils' personal needs, including emotional wellbeing, health, physical hygiene, and first aid.
• Progress Monitoring: Observe, evaluate, and record pupil achievements against pre-determined objectives, providing accurate feedback and reports to teachers and parents.
• Team Guidance: Foster positive values and good behaviour while guiding, supervising, and assisting in the training and development of main grade support staff.
• Tech & Communication Support: Utilise and support the use of ICT and Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) to build pupil independence.
  Qualifications: Strong numeracy and literacy skills, alongside a Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (or equivalent), or a relevant degree (e.g., Psychology, Early Childhood Studies).
• Experience: Proven experience working with children or young people in a school, college, or childcare setting, with a track record of leading teams.
• Skills & Attributes: An understanding of child development and behaviour support needs, ability to use educational technology, and the ability to swim.
• Core Values: Emotional resilience, a passion for working with young people, and a deep commitment to improving their life chances., We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. This post is subject to safer recruitment measures, which will include an enhanced criminal record check via the Disclosure and Barring Service. Shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online search as part of due diligence checks in the recruitment process. Questions about safeguarding and child protection will be asked during interview.

Working Pattern

• Working Pattern: Monday to Friday, 8:30 am - 3:30 pm (32.5 hours per week, term-time only).

What We Offer

• Professional Growth: Cutting-edge staff development and clear career progression pathways at all levels.
• Supportive Culture: A highly skilled, approachable network of colleagues built on mutual respect and developmental feedback.
• Perks & Wellbeing: Access to the London Borough of Merton's expert employee support programme and free childcare for children over five during staff training days.

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