Are you passionate about education and eager to make a difference in the lives of young people?
We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Secondary Teaching Assistant. This is an exciting opportunity to support students' learning and development in a vibrant and supportive environment.
Key Responsibilities:
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Classroom Support: Assist teachers in delivering engaging lessons, working with small groups or individual students to ensure they understand and complete tasks.
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Student Engagement: Encourage and motivate students to participate in classroom activities, offering additional help where needed.
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Resource Preparation: Help prepare learning materials and resources, ensuring they are ready for use in lessons.
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Behaviour Management: Support the classroom teacher in managing student behaviour, maintaining a positive and productive learning environment.
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Special Educational Needs (SEN) Support: Work closely with students who have special educational needs, providing tailored support to help them achieve their full potential.
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Administrative Tasks: Assist with marking, recording progress, and other administrative tasks to support the teaching staff.
Qualifications and Experience:
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Essential:
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Minimum of GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths.
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Previous experience working with children or young people, preferably in an educational setting.
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Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
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Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
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A genuine passion for helping students succeed.
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Desirable:
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A Level qualifications or equivalent.
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Experience working with students with SEN.
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Relevant qualifications such as a Level 3 Teaching Assistant Diploma