Teaching Assistant
What skills and experience we're looking for
Main Purpose of the Role:
As a Teaching Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting the classroom teacher and SENDCo in ensuring students with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) have full access to the curriculum. You will work closely with students to provide tailored in-class and out-of-class support, develop strong relationships, and adapt learning materials to meet individual needs.
Key Responsibilities:
Support to the Teacher:
- Assist in the delivery of structured work programmes and help adapt curriculum content for students with additional needs.
- Support the development and implementation of Individual Learning Plans and assist with monitoring students' progress.
- Provide feedback to teachers on student progress and contribute to lesson planning.
- Help manage classroom behaviour in line with the Academy's behaviour management strategies.
- Undertake basic administrative tasks to support the teacher.
Support to Students:
- Offer tailored support to students during lessons and activities, both in and out of the classroom.
- Encourage student interaction and participation, helping them to engage with learning.
- Assist with personal needs, health, and welfare, including first aid when necessary.
- Act as a Key Worker, setting and monitoring student goals while maintaining regular communication with parents/carers.
- Update Provision Maps to ensure student support plans are clear and effective.
Support to Curriculum:
- Assist in the preparation of curriculum materials and support the delivery of interventions in literacy, numeracy, and SEN strategies.
- Use ICT to enhance learning and promote student independence.
- Help organise and participate in extracurricular activities such as Homework Club and Breakfast Club.
Support to the Academy:
- Promote and safeguard the welfare of students, ensuring compliance with child protection, health and safety, and data protection policies.
- Liaise with teachers, parents, and external professionals to support student learning and wellbeing.
- Attend relevant meetings and participate in training and performance development activities.
What We’re Looking For:
- Experience working with children, particularly those with additional needs.
- A proactive and caring attitude, with strong communication skills.
- Ability to adapt the curriculum to meet individual needs and support students with a range of learning barriers.
- An understanding of safeguarding and health and safety policies in an educational setting.
What the school offers its staff
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of students with additional needs?
Shire Oak Academy is a popular and innovative Academy under the leadership of our new Associate Headteacher, Mr Critchley. We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Teaching Assistant to join our team, supporting students to overcome barriers to learning and helping them to achieve their full potential.
Why Join Us?- Be part of a dedicated team that makes a real difference in students' lives.
- Access to ongoing professional development and training opportunities.
- A supportive and inclusive environment where all staff are valued.
If you are passionate about helping students with additional needs succeed and thrive, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our dynamic team!
Please apply by completing an online application via The Mercian Trust Recruitment Portal via the Apply Now Button. Further information can be found on the attached Job Description/Person Specification.
The Mercian Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Pre-employment checks include an enhanced disclosure and barring service check as a requirement of this post.Our Safeguarding Policy is available on our website, and we encourage applicants to review it before applying.
This position is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check (formerly CRB) under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Further details regarding this check are available from the school or by visitingwww.crb.gov.uk.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.