Teaching Assistant (27.5 Hours)
NOTE TO ALL APPLICANTS: Please be aware that submitting a CV is not a formal application. Due to our Safer Recruitment policies, all applicants must complete our full application form.
Job Overview
Learning4Life-Gy are looking to recruit a enthusiastic, motivated, flexible, resilient and committed Teaching Assistant, with experience of working with learners with complex needs, to join our growing school and dedicated team. The successful candidate will support our learners on group or a 1:1 basis.
This role is 27.5 hrs per week and is term-time only.
Applications will close at 12pm on Thursday 18th December.
Safeguarding Statement
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and provide satisfactory references. All offers of employment are subject to safer recruitment procedures.
To apply for this role, please visit www.learning4life-gy.co.uk/join-our-team where you can download one of our application forms along with the full job specification for the position. Once completed, please email your form to recruitment@learning4life-gy.co.uk. Please note that only applications submitted on a Learning4Life-Gy form can be considered.
Responsibilities
- Assist teachers in lesson planning and preparation
- Deliver tailored teaching activities to individual learners or small groups
- Provide one-to-one support to learners who require additional help
- Facilitate group activities
- Use instructional materials and technology to enhance teaching and learning
- Listen to learners read and read to them
- Support teachers in managing challenging learner behaviour and promoting positive behaviour in a positive learning environment
- Support the social and emotional development of learners, reporting any issues where necessary
- Develop and implement personal learning plans or interventions
- Provide extra support and encouragement to learners who are struggling academically, socially or emotionally
- Monitor learner progress and assess their learning outcomes
- Collaborate with teachers, trusted adults and external support services to address learners’ individual needs effectively.
- Assist with administrative tasks such as record keeping, grading, and organising educational resources
- Prepare classroom material and resources for lessons and activities
- Manage classroom equipment and technology, ensuring they are in working order.
- Support teachers with paperwork, documentation, and other responsibilities.
- Provide personal care where required as part of the support role, in alignment with Learning4life-GY’s Personal Care Policy.
- Undertake such other duties as may be reasonably expected at this level.
