Teaching Assistant

We are interested in hearing from people who:

Put children first

Enjoy working as part of an inclusive team

Have a commitment to supporting the work of education leaders and who are passionate about learning

Main areas of responsibility To supervise and provide particular support for identified students, in 1:1, group or whole class situations, ensuring their safety and access to learning.

To assist in evaluating identified students’ progress through agreed assessment activities.

To provide detailed and regular feedback to teachers on students’ achievement, progress and needs.

To lead group sessions and interventions as appropriate.

To attend to the students’ personal needs where required, and implement related personal programmes, including social, health, physical, hygiene, first aid and welfare matters.

To support behaviour management, using appropriate strategies in line with academy policy.

To contribute to creating a purposeful and supportive learning environment.

To undertake structured and agreed learning activities/teaching programmes as appropriate, adjusting activities to ensure achievement of learning goals.

At Littlecoates we are passionate about providing the best possible care and education for all our children. We are a small school with a big heart, where togetherness is the key to our success. Visits to the Academy are welcomed and strongly encouraged. For more information and to arrange a visit call 01472 354601 or email office@lpacademy.co.uk

Further information

Wellspring Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils. All posts are offered subject to enhanced DBS checks. As this role involves working with children and vulnerable adults in regulated activity, please note that it is an offence to apply for the role if barred from engaging in regulated activity with children and vulnerable adults. References will be requested and an online search carried out for shortlisted candidates, prior to attendance at interview. Further pre-employment checks, including prohibition from teaching, childcare disqualification and section 128 checks, if deemed relevant for the role, will be completed for the successful candidate upon acceptance of the post. We are committed to equal opportunities and to promoting diversity. We want our people to reflect the diversity of our communities, and we welcome applications from people from all backgrounds, especially from under-represented groups, including those from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities. If you require any support with completing your application, please do not hesitate to get in touch. If you are currently living overseas or have lived / worked overseas in the last five years please be aware that you will be required to provide an overseas criminal records check from the country/ countries you have resided in, if you are the preferred candidate for the post. Littlecoates Primary Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils. All posts are offered subject to enhanced DBS checks. References may be taken up prior to interview.