Did you know, over 1.5 million pupils in England are identified as having Special Educational Needs and Disabilities? If you choose a career in education, you can make a positive impact on these young people and give them the opportunity to enjoy a fulfilled learning journey.
The role of Teaching Assistant plays a vital role in supporting teachers and enhancing the learning experience for students. It's also a career that can be part time or full time, with lots of opportunity for progression and professional development.
Key Responsibilities:
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Assist classroom teachers in planning and delivering lessons.
Assist classroom teachers in planning and delivering lessons.
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Provide one-on-one or small group support to students who require additional assistance.
Provide one-on-one or small group support to students who require additional assistance.
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Help create a positive and inclusive learning environment.
Help create a positive and inclusive learning environment.
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Assist with classroom management and behaviour support.
Assist with classroom management and behaviour support.
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Prepare and organise teaching materials and resources.
Prepare and organise teaching materials and resources.
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Supervise students during break times and other non-academic activities.
Supervise students during break times and other non-academic activities.
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Collaborate with teachers and other staff members to ensure the overall well-being and development of students.
Collaborate with teachers and other staff members to ensure the overall well-being and development of students.
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Maintain accurate records of student progress and performance.
Maintain accurate records of student progress and performance.
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Participate in professional development opportunities to enhance your skills and knowledge.
Participate in professional development opportunities to enhance your skills and knowledge.
Person specification:
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Prior experience working with children or in an educational setting is helpful but not essential.
Prior experience working with children or in an educational setting is helpful but not essential.
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Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
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Patience, empathy, and a genuine passion for helping students succeed.
Patience, empathy, and a genuine passion for helping students succeed.
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Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
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Willingness to adapt and learn new teaching methods and strategies.
Willingness to adapt and learn new teaching methods and strategies.
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Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism.
Join us in making a difference in the lives of our students! Apply now