About this role
We are seeking Specialist Teaching Assistants to join our team. In these roles, you will support classroom teachers to ensure high-quality learning outcomes for all pupils within a safe and supportive environment. You will provide personal care, deliver therapeutic interventions, and uphold the highest standards of safeguarding. On occasions, you may take a lead in learning activities or assume additional responsibilities in the teacher’s absence, making a direct impact on the development and success of our pupils.
Key Responsibilities:
Support Learning and Development - Assist classroom teachers to ensure all pupils can access the curriculum, promoting progress, independence, communication, and positive behaviour.Provide Personal and Therapeutic Care - Deliver personal care, medical interventions, and individual therapy programmes (e.g., Physio, OT, SaLT, specialist feeding), following care plans and undertaking relevant training.Safeguarding and Wellbeing - Promote the safety, health, and wellbeing of pupils at all times, reporting any concerns in line with school safeguarding and Health & Safety procedures.Classroom and Resource Support - Prepare classrooms and learning environments, support displays, manage resources, and provide clerical or administrative assistance as required.Leadership and Additional Responsibilities - Occasionally cover for teachers, lead learning activities, and take specific responsibilities such as therapy lead, behaviour support, communication lead, or resource management under professional guidance.
Key Requirements:
GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths, grade 4/C or aboveProven successful experience of working or caring with children in an educational settingUnderstanding of and commitment to work within the scope of the school’s equal opportunities policyAbility to work constructively as part of a team understanding classroom roles and responsibilities and your own position within those responsibilities.Commitment to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children