Teaching Assistant

Novaeducationtrust; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in the United Kingdom is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support student learning and development. The role involves providing teaching support, managing student behavior, and fostering a supportive environment for pupils, including those with special needs. Candidates should have a relevant qualification and a passion for education. This is a full-time, fixed-term position with a competitive salary.

Qualifications

• Ability to work under the guidance of teaching/senior staff.
• Experience in promoting good behavior and emotional development.
• Knowledge of Individual Education/Behaviour Plans.

Responsibilities

• Support students' achievement through tailored learning activities.
• Promote a positive learning environment and manage classroom behavior.
• Assist with the supervision of children outside of lesson time.

Skills

Approachable

Planning skills

Teaching support

Behavior management

Communication skills

Education

Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent

Job description

Salary: Scale 4 (£25,584 -£28,142 pro rata per annum, £21,967-£24,164 actual per annum)
Contract: Full time, Fixed term contract for 1 year
Closing Date: 5th January 2026 at 9am
Start Date: 13th April 2026

The Suthers School are looking to appoint an approachable and talented Teaching Assistant to join a warm and compassionate environment where every staff member makes a significant contribution to the experience of our students.

Key responsibilities:

• Planning, teaching and supporting achievement
• Provide teaching support to allocated pupils by implementing learning activities as directed by or alongside the class teacher to support progression by:
• setting appropriate expectations
• setting clear targets, building on prior attainment
• provide clear structures for lesson support maintaining pace, motivation and challenge.
• ensure effective support and best use of available time.
• monitor and intervene to ensure sound learning and discipline.
• ensure effective support so that pupils acquire and consolidate knowledge, skills and understanding appropriate to the subject taught.
• work under the guidance of teaching/senior staff and within an agreed system of supervision, to implement agreed work programmes with individuals/groups, in or out of the classroom. This could include those requiring detailed and specialist knowledge in particular areas and will involve assisting the teacher in the whole planning cycle and the management/ preparation of resources.
• promote good behaviour, dealing promptly with conflict and incidents in line with established policy and encourage pupils to take responsibility for their own behaviour; Support the pupil by:
• undertaking the activities with either individuals or groups of children to ensure their safety and facilitate their physical, emotional and educational development.
• working to establish a supportive relationship with the children and parents concerned.
• encouraging acceptance and inclusion of the child with special needs.
• promoting and reinforcing a positive self-esteem.
• assisting with the development and implementation of Individual Education/Behaviour Plans and Personal Care programmes.
• providing feedback to pupils in relation to progress and achievement under guidance of the teacher. Monitoring, assessment, recording, reporting.
• demonstrate and consistently maintain a commitment to the school’s mission and to its values and ethos.
• have a working knowledge of teaching assistants’ professional duties and legal liabilities.
• operate at all times within the stated policies and practices of the school
• establish effective working relationships and set a good example through their presentation and personal and professional conduct
• being aware of confidential issues linked to home/pupil/teacher/schoolwork and to keep confidences as appropriate.
• take responsibility for their own professional development and duties in relation to school policies and practices.
• take on any additional responsibilities which might from time to time be determined.
• attend and participate in relevant meetings as required
• participate in training and other learning activities and performance development as required
• assist with the supervision of pupils out of lesson times, including before and after school and at breaktime
• accompany teaching staff and pupils on visits, trips and out of school activities as required and take responsibility for a group under the supervision of the teacher
• help administer and supervise examinations when required

Please note that this is not a complete statement of all duties and responsibilities of this post. The post holder may be directed by the SENDCO, Assistant SENDCo or Head of School to carry out any other duties that may be reasonably regarded as within the nature of the duties and responsibilities of the post.

The Trust and school are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff will be required to undergo an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check in line with DfE requirements.