Teaching Assistant – Braunstone, LeicesterL2 or L3 NVQ in education or support related qualificationsStart = Setpember 2025Job Purpose: To work under the instruction/guidance of teaching/senior staff to undertake work/care/support programmes, to enable access to learning for pupils and to assist the teacher in the management of pupils and the classroom. Work may be carried out in the classroom or outside the main teaching.Main responsibilities and duties * Support for pupils1.1 Supervise and provide particular support for pupils, including those with special needs, ensuring their safety and access to learning activities.1.2 Assist with the development and implementation of Individual Education/Behaviour plans and Personal Care programmes.1.3 Establish constructive relationships with pupils and interact with them according to individual needs.1.4 Promote the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils.1.5 Encourage pupils to interact with others and engage in activities led by the teacher.1.6 Set challenging and demanding expectations and promote self-esteem and independence.1.7 Provide feedback to pupils in relation to progress and achievement under guidance of the teacher. * Support for teacher2.1 Create and maintain a purposeful, orderly and supportive environment, in accordance with lesson plans and assist with the display of pupils’ work.2.2 Use strategies, in liaison with the teacher, to support pupils to achieve learning goals.2.3 Assist with the planning of learning activities.2.4 Monitor pupils’ responses to learning activities and accurately record achievement/progress as directed.2.5 Provide detailed and regular feedback to teachers on pupil’s achievement, progress, problems etc.2.6 Promote good pupil behaviour, dealing promptly with conflict and incidents in line with established policy and encourage pupils to take responsibility for their own behaviour.2.7 Establish constructive relationships with parents/carers.In return you will receive excellent support from your agency and an excellent rate of pay.The working hours can be negotiated. Please get in touch for more information.Tel 0116 2776400 or email stuart.pratt@careerteachers.We look forward to hearing from you!
