Advanced Teaching Assistant

Summary:

Advanced Teaching Assistant job with focus on SEND, EAL, and gifted students.

About the School:

A school dedicated to supporting vulnerable students with behavioural, emotional, and social needs, offering a focused, inclusive learning environment that prioritises personal development and academic achievement.

The Opportunity:

As an Advanced Teaching Assistant, you will play a vital role in delivering targeted support to students with diverse needs, including those with SEND, EAL, and gifted/talented status. This is a dynamic and impactful role that requires a highly adaptable professional committed to student success across both physical and online learning environments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver planned learning activities and intervention programmes to small groups or individuals, adapting delivery based on student responses.
• Assess, monitor, and record student development and attainment using appropriate ICT systems.
• Support students with special educational needs and those for whom English is an additional language.
• Provide short-term cover for learning environments and support the implementation of individual development plans.
• Manage resources and invigilate exams effectively.
• Monitor student progress and ensure interventions are impactful and aligned with statutory requirements.
• Communicate effectively with students, colleagues, and parents to ensure a supportive and safe learning environment.

Qualifications & Skills:

Required

• Level 3 qualification in working with children and young people.
• Experience working in a school setting or with children/young people.
• Previous experience supporting students in small group or one-to-one situations.
• Proficiency in delivering interventions and using educational ICT packages such as SIMS, o'Cloud, and Praising Stars.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Empathy and the ability to relate to students and identify safeguarding concerns.

Preferred

• Experience with statutory development plans such as EHCPs.
• Flexibility to meet changing business needs.
• Experience in alternative provision or working with students with complex needs.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive salary and automatic pay progression.
• Access to professional development opportunities and vocational qualifications.
• Flexible working policies and enhanced occupational benefits.