The role in a nutshell

You will play a special role to create change in the life of the children you support. As a teaching assistant, you help children overcome learning and developmental challenges, and make a significant contribution to the quality of education which our pupils receive.

The roles allocated to a teaching assistant are diverse, so they may vary from school to school. In this Academy, the main duties for a teaching assistant posts are:

·      to assist with teaching children in class, alongside and under the direction of the class teacher

·      to support children who may have additional or special needs

·      to lead lessons under the direction of the class teacher

·      to teach groups of children for intervention sessions

·      to support individual pupils in accessing their educational provision

In the role, you will need to be ready for something different every day. You will deal with new topics or new problems to be resolved. But helping children to attain to their potential will be rewarding. When you support individuals or small groups to reach their goals, or increase in confidence, their smiles of success will make your day worthwhile!

The opportunity

Do you want to go to work every day knowing that you’re valued and making a difference? If so, then working with us as a Teaching Assistant may be for you.

The role is not solely about supporting children with identified special educational needs or low-attaining pupils. Teaching assistants also help pupils with a wide-range of academic abilities to take ownership of their learning, encouraging them to ask questions and take risks.

While each day can be incredibly diverse, the primary role of a Teaching Assistant is to make sure that children are making the most of their time at school, both academically and personally. You will act as a guardian and a role model for pupils, by offering a guiding hand when a child is in need of learning or emotional support, enabling them to flourish. 

The results of your work will be evident in the achievements and progress of the children you work with. Watching children develop their abilities is something truly special and makes the job extremely worthwhile and valuable.