Teaching Assistant Level 1

The Role

We’re looking for a committed hard working L1 Teaching Assistant - Fixed Term to work with teachers to support teaching and learning, providing general and specific assistance to pupils and staff under the direction, guidance and direct supervision of the classroom teacher. Work may be carried out in the classroom or outside the main teaching area.

• Work with individuals or small groups of pupils in the classroom under the direct supervision of teaching staff
• Supervise and provide particular support for pupils, including those with special needs, ensuring their safety and access to learning activities
• Create and maintain a purposeful, orderly and supportive environment in accordance with lesson plans and assist with the display of pupils’ work
• Use strategies, under the supervision and guidance of the teacher, to support pupils to achieve learning goals
• Undertake structured and agreed learning activities/teaching programmes under the supervision and guidance of teaching staff
• Undertake programmes linked to local and national learning strategies e.g., literacy, numeracy, early years recording achievement and progress and feeding back to the teacher

For a full description of the role, see the job description and person specification. 

Salary - £16,868 - £17,551, FTE: £19,264 - £20,043

Fixed Term Role - 12 Months

What the trust offers in return:

• Competitive local Government Pension Scheme
• Ride to Work Scheme
• Market leading Personal Development and Training plans to further your career
• Access to Mental Health First Aid Programme
• 24 hours access to Employee Assistance Programme

We know just how important it is to think big and to help break those glass ceilings faced by young people today. Together we can encourage our pupils to step out from their comfort zones, build self-esteem and broaden their horizons.

Our academy

In September 2019, E-Act Royton and Crompton Academy moved into a brand new, state of the art, learning complex to ensure we provide the very best outcomes for all our children. Our biggest priority is to ensure that through the best quality of education, outstanding teaching we provide the very best educational experiences and outcomes for all our students allowing everyone access to the curriculum and entitlements that they require in order to succeed in their chosen career pathways.

Please read the supporting documentation carefully before completing our application and equal opportunities form.

We are an E-ACT academy and proud to be part of a community that includes over 18,000 pupils and over 2,400 teaching and non-teaching professionals across the country.

E-ACT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults, and all appointments are subject to enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks and satisfactory references.

E-ACT is also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community .

Qualifications

Skills