Teaching Assistant - Qualified

• Assisting with planning, preparation and delivery of lesson provision, both on a whole-class and individual basis
• Preparing resources to support learning activities
• Ensuring pupils are supported pastorally
• Contributing to evaluating student progress and provide feedback to the class teacher to ensure all students’ learning needs are being met
• Supporting teaching staff with responsibility for the development and educational provision of learners
• Assisting and supporting students with learning and behaviour needs to work within our SEN team

• A minimum of 3 GCSEs at grade A* - C / 9 - 4, including English and Maths
• NVQ / VRQ Level 3 Teaching Assistant Qualification or equivalent
• Considerable experience of class supervision and assisting with lesson provision to achieve positive learning outcomes
• Good written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work in tandem with teaching staff
• Ability to be empathetic and understanding to the needs of students
• Knowledge of Every Child Matters, effective protection and safeguarding practice, SEND Code of Practice
• Motivation to work with children and young people and their families

Teaching Assistant qualification desirable

• Professional development, training, and career progression opportunities available
• Strong support network and partnership within the South Coast and South West regions
• Many opportunities to develop and share best practice to drive continual improvement
• Access to a competitive CPD programme nationally