Teaching Assistant
Contract: Permanent, Part-time (18 hours per week)
Working Pattern: 3 days per week (8:30am – 3:00pm)
Salary: Grade 3, Scale Points 5-7 | Actual Salary: £10,489 (FTE £25,583)
Start Date: ASAP
We are seeking a dedicated and nurturing Teaching Assistant to join our supportive team. Working under the guidance of our SENCO and teaching staff, you will play a vital role in enabling our pupils to access learning, supporting their social and emotional wellbeing, and assisting with classroom management.
Key Responsibilities:
Pupil Support: Implement EHCP requirements, attend to personal/welfare needs, and deliver tailored support for students with complex needs.
Learning & Interventions: Lead 1:1 and small group interventions in literacy, numeracy, and ICT to help pupils achieve their individual targets.
Teacher Support: Assist with lesson planning, record keeping, and maintaining a purposeful learning environment.
Inclusion: Promote self-esteem and independence while ensuring all pupils are included and engaged in school life.
School Community: Contribute to the wider school ethos, including supervising pupils during break times and accompanying school trips.
The Ideal Candidate will have:
Qualifications: Level 2 (GCSE or equivalent) in Literacy and Numeracy.
Experience: Previous experience working with children (paid or voluntary) and a strong understanding of child development.
Skills: The ability to relate well to children and adults, a constructive approach to teamwork, and proficiency in ICT (Google Suite).
Professionalism: NVQ 2 for Teaching Assistants (or equivalent) OR at least 3 years of relevant experience with a willingness to undertake further training.
Closing Date: Tuesday 3rd February
St Mark's School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under-represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.
