Learning and Teaching Assistant

As a Teaching Assistant you will work closely and under the guidance of teachers to support high- quality teaching and learning, providing targeted intervention, guidance and appropriate challenge to help students achieve their full potential.  

You will support a diverse range of learners, including pupils with SEND and those with English as an additional language (EAL), helping them to access learning whilst promoting confidence, independence and resilience. Working alongside your colleagues, you will contribute to a positive and inclusive classroom environment where all pupils can thrive and succeed. 

You will contribute to maintaining a calm, focused learning environment and support effective behaviour management. Your patience, adaptability, and proactive approach will help ensure all pupils can achieve their full potential, both academically and socially.

Why join us?

• A diverse, hands-on role at the centre of a dynamic and busy school

• The opportunity to collaborate closely with staff and pupils across the wider school community

• A supportive team environment with a clear sense of shared purpose

• The chance to make a meaningful and visible contribution to the day-to-day operation of the school

Goresbrook School is part of United Learning, a growing group of schools whose aim is to provide excellent education to children and young people across the country. We are committed to ensuring our employees feel valued, supported and rewarded. As part of United Learning, we offer opportunities and a benefits package beyond that of an individual school. 

We’re proud to offer ‘more pay, more time, and more support’. We offer the best pay in the sector, three extra INSET days dedicated to planning and professional development, one paid personal leave day each year during term time.

We place a high priority on developing our staff. Every employee benefits from a supportive annual review process with a tailored programme of personal development. We also facilitate a wide range of professional networks, enabling colleagues to collaborate, share best practice and learn from colleagues in similar roles.

We are committed to supporting your wellbeing. Flexible working is available where roles allow, alongside a comprehensive range of benefits including enhanced parental leave, access to a health cash plan (following 6 months’ service) employee assistance and wellbeing programmes, and free flu vaccines.

If you enjoy a varied role and take pride in making a difference, we’d love to hear from you!