Teaching Assistant

All Faiths Children’s Academy are seeking a Teaching Assistant to join their team supporting class teachers in the teaching and welfare of pupils, promoting positive behaviour patterns, raising self-esteem and improving independent working in pupils to assist in their education and growth. The successful candidate will assist the teacher with observation and monitoring of the progress of pupils, maintaining accurate records of interventions, together with detailing their progress and achievement. They will also, under the direction of the teacher, prepare differentiated work and materials for pupils’ use, display work and resources.

There may be a requirement to work with pupils with Education, Health and Care Plans or additional educational needs throughout the Key Stages. There may also be a requirement to administer First Aid, subject to appropriate training.

Key responsibilities:

• Deliver tailored support to pupils under the direction of the Classroom Teacher
• Coach and support pupils' learning by supervising and assisting them in 1:1 sessions and small groups
• Help pupils engage across a variety of learning activities and interventions
• Work collaboratively with staff to ensure pupils have access to the resources they need to succeed
• Support children with special educational needs on a 1:1 basis