Teaching Assistant

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Contract: Permanent, 37 hours per week. term-time only

Closing Date: Wednesday 4th March 2026 at 9am

Start Date: As soon as possible

• Provide teaching support to allocated students by planning teaching with the class teacher to achieve progression of learning.
• Identifying clear learning objectives and determining how they will be supported and assessed.
• Assist teaching staff with lesson planning and has an understanding of the school curriculum.
• Support individual or groups of students during independent/group work.
• Promote good behaviour, dealing promptly with conflict and incidents in line with established policy and encourage students to take responsibility for their own behaviour.
• To ensure accuracy and confidentiality in dealing with requests and maintaining records.
• To follow the requisite procedures and legislation regarding confidential information.
• Liaise effectively with parents/carers, sharing and providing information relevant to the role.
• Contribute to curriculum planning and evaluation and assist in implementation.
• Be actively involved in the day-to-day management of the learning environment including responsibility for the care and preparation of teaching aids, equipment and materials as appropriate.
• Making appointments for parents and professionals to attend annual review and ensuring that all necessary papers are available.
• Assist with supervision of students out of lesson times at lunchtime and break times and support children with interventions as appropriate.
• Accompany teaching staff and students on visits, trips and out of school activities as required.
• Help administer and supervise examinations when required.

The Trust and school are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff will be required to undergo an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check in line with DfE requirements.