Teaching Assistant

We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated individual to join our team as a Teaching Assistant. 

Roles and Responsibilities

● To work as part of the team to provide vulnerable learners with high-quality alternative education as support to a 1:1 teacher.

● To receive direction from the teaching staff and deliver as required.

● To receive direction from the Teaching Assistant Lead as required.

● To plan, deliver, and report on intervention, including on-the-spot when necessary, to support our vulnerable learners.

● To develop and maintain positive relationships with young people and their families.

● To keep the teaching spaces clean and tidy, well-resourced, and conducive to learning.

● To ensure classroom and wall displays are kept tidy and up to date.

● To abide by risk assessments for children in your care, including ensuring teaching areas are kept clean and tidy and any resources are kept locked away.

● To demonstrate patience and calm even during times of challenging behaviour.

● To liaise with schools and other external agencies if appropriate.

● To immediately inform management of any safeguarding or health and safety issues.

● To foster supportive and trusting relationships with the children, parents/guardians, schools, and any other involved agencies.

● To ensure confidentiality is respected at all times.

● To follow all policy and procedure.

We also welcome all of our staff to participate in our Career Progression Pathway. This is an Award scheme unique to our setting which allows staff to work their way up towards their career goals through hands-on experience and qualifications.

We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We implement all aspects of the safer recruitment process. The successful applicant will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check and references.

Please note: This role involves working directly with children who may display challenging behaviour. Confidence in behaviour management is a requirement of this role.

There are multiple positions available.