Teaching Assistant Scale 4, point 7 – £25,584 pro rata, per annum. Actual salary - £10,993 per annum Hours: 19.5 hours per week, Permanent, term time only, Location: Toot Hill School Toot Hill School has an opportunity for a talented and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant. At Toot Hill School we strive as a school community to be the very best that we can be, with staff and students embodying our Work Hard, Be Kind, Take Pride ethos. At the heart of our learning community is the belief that every child matters and that every child will succeed. Our students develop into successful, happy and confident young people who make a positive contribution to the local community and beyond. We cherish our staff as our most valuable resource in ensuring all students succeed in their journey through our school. The successful candidate will have the ability to develop our student’s talents and aspirations. Consequently, we heavily invest in both the professional learning and wellbeing of all our staff. Your main responsibilities within this role will be: Identifying clear learning objectives and determining how they will be supported and assessed. Work under the guidance of teaching/senior staff/SENDCO and within an agreed system of supervision, to implement agreed work programmes with individuals/groups, in or out of the classroom. This could include those requiring detailed and specialist knowledge in particular areas and will involve assisting the teacher in the whole planning cycle and the management/preparation of resources. Accompany teaching staff and pupils on visits, trips and out of school activities as required and take responsibility for a group under the supervision of the teacher. Help administer and supervise examinations when required. Ensure effective support so that pupils acquire and consolidate knowledge, skills and understanding appropriate to the subject taught. Working to establish a supportive relationship with the children and parents concerned. If you are interested in joining a vibrant, engaged and supportive community of teaching experts then please do not hesitate to click here to apply for this position or for further details, including the job description. The Trust and school are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff will be required to undergo an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check in line with DfE requirements.