Teaching Assistant
| Posting date: | 15 September 2025 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Grade 4, points 7 - 10 (£26,403 - £27,694) |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 29 September 2025 |
| Location: | Mitcheldean, Gloucestershire, GL17 0DU |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | eTeach UK Limited |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 1506929 |
Summary
Job detailsPart time, fixed term contract to 31st August 202625 hours per weekTerm time onlyGrade 4, points 7 - 10 (£26,403 - £27,694)Reporting to the Assistant Headteacher/SENCoProfessional duties and responsibilitiesSupport for students:Develop a detailed knowledge of the particular needs of students with additional needsHave a passion for working with/supporting children with SENDProvide support for students, ensuring their safety and welfare and accessing learning activitiesIdentify specific strategies to support the student (in partnership with the class teacher and SENCO) to learn in a variety of ways, including;Clarifying and explaining (but not giving the answer)Supporting a student to use the correct equipmentAssisting in language, behaviour, social skill, reading and handwriting developmentEnsuring work is completed to a high standardDeveloping appropriate resources to support students (in partnership with the class teacher)Using small group work, 1:1, withdrawal as methods to help meet the needs of the studentsEstablishing excellent relationships with students to promote inclusion and interactionDiscuss targets set for the students and support their understanding of how to achieve theseProviding feedback for the student and parents/carers on progress and achievement and commenting on work in exercise books (to also inform the teacher of support given)Where needed, accompany students and the department on trips/visits and take responsibility for supervision of groups of students on these trips/visitsRecord notes for parents/tutors in student planners to aid learning and transitionBe active in class and a visible member of staffSupport for teachers:Assist the class teacher in developing appropriate resources to support the learning of studentsProvide detailed and regular feedback to the teacher on the progress of students (in books or verbal) and evaluate progress in partnershipContribute to the reviews of progress as a key worker for named students (including My Plan, EHCP or reports for outside agencies)Promote good behaviour, dealing promptly with any incidents in line with the school policy and the agreement with the specific teacherEstablish constructive relationships with parents/carers of key studentsSupport the department in resource creation and display workAdvise teachers of the impact of strategies you are developing within a targeted SEN area of expertiseCommunicate effectively with the class teacher/HLTA/SENCO to ensure all staff can benefit from examples of best practiceAttend department meetings and other trainingBecome familiar with the content and demands of the subject up to and including GCSEUndertake intervention programmes (where needed) to ensure that students make progress in line with their peersAssist with the preparation of resources in the department to ensure that the curriculum can be delivered to all studentsSupport organisation of students to ensure key messages are recorded and taken home (e.g. ILT)Become familiar with the content and demands of the subjects up to and including GCSESupporting the school:Be aware of the latest updates in child protection, health and safety, confidentiality and data protection in school and the processes of reporting any concernsSupport and uphold all policies in schoolBe proactive with regard to career development and agree to using coaching observations as a means of improving practice (observing others and being observed)Participate in professional development opportunities and the performance management system (involving a skills audit and peer observations)Attend and participate in meetings as requiredSet the very best example in dress, attendance and behaviours