Teaching Assistant

Unity Academy has an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and talented individual to take the position of Teaching Assistant. Contracted hours will be 30 hours per week, Term‑time only plus 5 TED days. This post is being advertised as a permanent position.

The purpose of this post is to support pupils and staff to ensure that all pupils reach their full potential. Working alongside a class teacher in our 2‑year‑old alternative provision primary academy in Kidderminster, the successful candidate will ideally have experience with working with children with SEMH needs.

• Assisting pupils in the acquisition of basic literacy and numeracy skills.
• To assist pupils in making progress across all subject areas.
• Working with pupils on an individual or group basis as required by the class teacher.
• Assist in offsite visits.
• Aid pupils with special needs to access all subjects of the national curriculum and encourage their independence as learners.
• Ensure pupils understand instructions.
• Motivate and encourage pupils to behave well in and around school.
• Acquaint themselves with the support materials in and around the school for individual pupil or group use.
• Assist the teacher in developing a supportive and trusting relationship with other adults and children.
• Promote and reinforce pupil self‑esteem through praise and encouragement.
• Be sensitive to the general welfare and care of all pupils within the school, drawing areas of concern to the attention of the class teacher.
• Meet the physical and/or hygiene needs of pupils as required.
• Act as support worker for children with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties.
• Support children at lunchtime.