Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Summary:

Higher Level Teaching Assistant needed for Years 5 to 8 at a dynamic school.

About the School:

A school in Windsor, serving students aged 9-13, is committed to fostering academic excellence and personal growth. It promotes a vision of inspiring, challenging, and growing students to succeed in an ever-evolving world.

The Opportunity:

A Higher Level Teaching Assistant is needed to provide nurturing support to neurodivergent pupils and those with anxiety or behavioural challenges. This role offers the chance to make a meaningful impact on young learners and contribute to a supportive, inclusive school environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support pupils in Years 5 to 8 with academic and personal development needs.
• Implement strategies to help students regulate emotions, engage in learning, and thrive.
• Collaborate with teaching staff to create individualised learning plans.
• Monitor and report on student progress and behaviour.
• Provide consistent, empathetic support in a structured and inclusive classroom environment.
• Assist in delivering a wide range of curriculum activities and extra-curricular opportunities.
• Promote positive behaviour and encourage student confidence and self-esteem.
• Participate in professional development and training initiatives.

Qualifications & Skills:

Required

• Experience working with neurodivergent pupils or students with anxiety and behavioural challenges.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Commitment to the school’s ethos of inspiring, challenging, and growing students.
• Relevant qualifications in education or related fields.

Preferred

• Experience in a school setting, particularly with middle years students.
• Knowledge of inclusive teaching practices and strategies for supporting diverse learners.
• Experience with behaviour management and emotional regulation techniques.
• Familiarity with the use of technology in education.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Flexible working opportunities and supportive leadership.
• Access to professional development and continuous learning.
• Positive, inclusive work environment with wellness support.