Teaching Assistant Level 3 with one day planned PPA cover

Job Description​

The postholder will work under the direction of teaching and senior staff to support the planning, delivery, and evaluation of high-quality teaching and learning for individuals and groups of pupils, including those with additional physical, emotional, and educational needs.

The role involves active participation in the full learning cycle, including planning, delivering, assessing, and reviewing learning experiences to ensure progress and positive outcomes for all pupils. The postholder will support the classroom teacher in the delivery of educational programmes and contribute to the development of pupils’ intellectual, social, emotional, and physical development.

We are looking to appoint an exceptional teaching assistant to cover class teachers in case of absence and to teach 1 day per week planned PPA cover; it is expected the post will initially be in Key Stage 2.

The start date is tbc.

30.25 hours-

Grade 3- 23 hours.

Grade 4- PPA cover- 7.25 hours

The postholder may also be required to support, mentor, or coordinate the work of other teaching assistants, and contribute to induction, coaching, and support activities as appropriate to the role and experience.

Key Responsibilities
Support the planning, preparation, and evaluation of teaching and learning activities

• Participate fully in the planning cycle, including planning, delivery, assessment, intervention, and recording of pupil progress

• Assist in the delivery of educational programmes and activities planned by the class teacher

• Support the organisation and management of learning experiences in and out of the classroom

• Carry out pupil assessments and record progress, achievements, and development needs

• Provide feedback to teachers on pupil progress, challenges, and next steps

• Work with individuals and groups of pupils to support learning, development, and engagement

• Supervise and support pupils to ensure their safety and wellbeing at all times

• Use specialist skills to support the physical, emotional, intellectual, and social development of pupils, including those with additional needs

• Foster inclusion, independence, and positive learning behaviours

• Support pupils with special educational needs, using appropriate strategies to meet their learning and developmental requirements

• Contribute to raising standards of achievement for all pupils

• Assist in the delivery of work programmes and learning activities under the direction of teaching staff

• Contribute to the planning of work programmes for individuals and groups of pupils

• Occasionally supervise whole classes during short-term teacher absence (cover supervision), ensuring pupils remain on task with pre-set work

• Maintain good order in the classroom and respond to pupil questions within agreed guidance

• Implement agreed work programmes during cover supervision sessions

• Monitor, record, and report on pupil progress, achievement, and development needs to the class teacher or designated staff member

• Communicate effectively with pupils individually and in groups to support learning and engagement

• Where required, support, mentor, and coach other teaching assistants and contribute to induction and training activities

• Assist with the coordination of work for other support staff as appropriate to experience and responsibility level

• Carry out duties in line with the School’s Equal Opportunities Policy and Code of Conduct, promoting equality, dignity, and respect for all

• Work flexibly and undertake additional duties appropriate to the level of the post, as reasonably requested by the Headteacher

• The job description may be reviewed and amended following consultation

Person Specification​

Experience and Education​

Key Criteria in addition to the statements in the advert. Assessment, shortlisting & final selection will be assessed initially through candidates' application forms and information. Shortlisted candidates will be further assessed through references and interview activities