Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant

Reed Education is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our supportive team at one of our wonderful SEN Schools.

The role is ideal for someone committed to making a difference in pupils’ lives, including those with behavioural needs. The successful candidate will work under the instruction and guidance of teaching staff to facilitate learning and support catch-up sessions for small groups of KS3 and KS4 students.

Day to Day of the role:

• Assist teaching staff in the delivery of learning activities and work programmes.
• Provide support to individual pupils or small groups to enable access to learning.
• Contribute to the management of pupil behaviour, ensuring a constructive learning environment.
• Participate in planning and preparation of lessons with teaching staff.
• Support pupils with special educational needs, ensuring they engage in activities alongside other pupils.
• Monitor and evaluate pupils’ responses to learning activities through observation and planned recording of achievement.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Experience working as a Teaching Assistant or in a similar educational support role.
• Understanding of the needs of children with behavioural needs.
• Ability to work effectively under the instruction and guidance of teaching staff.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to professional development and willingness to learn.
• Registration with the Education Workforce Council (EWC) or willingness to register.
• A Disclosure & Barring Service Check will be required for this position.

To apply for this Teaching Assistant position, please send across your CV.