Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant Are you patient, dependable and good at building trust with young people? Thrive Education is looking for a Teaching Assistant to join our friendly, supportive team. You will be working in a mainstream secondary school helping students get the most from their lessons.

Your time will be split between supporting students in the classroom alongside teaching staff and working one-to-one with students who have SEND, helping them access the curriculum, build confidence and make progress. This is a rewarding role for someone who wants to make a real difference every day.

Key responsibilities of a Teaching Assistant: Support teachers in the classroom, helping students stay focused and engaged with their learning Provide one-to-one and small-group support for students with SEND, following their support plans and targets Adapt tasks and resources so students can access lessons at the right level Encourage independence, resilience and positive behaviour Build positive, respectful relationships with students Share observations and feedback on progress with teachers, the SENCo and parents/carers where appropriate Help with students' personal care, wellbeing and emotional needs where required Support students during break, lunch and transitions, and on trips or visits when needed Follow school policies, including safeguarding, behaviour and confidentiality Requirments of a Teaching Assistant: A Level 2 or Level 3 qualification for Teaching Assistants (or equivalent), or previous experience working with children in an education setting.

Reliable, punctual and consistent. Able to build rapport and trusting relationships with young people. Calm, patient and resilient, able to stay positive in a busy school environment. A team player who is happy to take direction and share ideas.

Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. What we offer A supportive, welcoming team and a positive school culture Training and professional development, with routes to progress Competitive rates of pay If you are interested in finding out more about this role or others, please click apply today...

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