12 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    ASAP

  • Closing date

    16 December 2025 at 11:59pm

  • Date listed

    4 December 2025

Job details

Job role

  • Teaching assistant

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern

Full time

Contract type

Fixed term

Full-time equivalent salary

£27,711.00 - £31,067.00 Annually (Actual) Actual salary £24,816 (term time only plus 1 week)

High Level Assistant job summary

Key Accountabilities (and specific duties / responsibilities).

To work with and supervise individuals and groups of children under the direction/instruction of teaching and/or senior staff, inclusive of contribution to teacher lesson plans, delivery and assessment.

Provide support for distressed pupils when in crisis.

Support with behaviour and wellbeing of pupils and reintegration back into class.

Assess the needs of pupils and use detailed knowledge and specialist skills to support pupil learning.

Enabling access to learning for all pupils and assistance and support in classroom management and behaviour techniques.

Promote inclusion and acceptance of all pupils.

To continuously motivate and challenge pupils, whilst promoting and reinforcing self-esteem.

Assist with lunchtime and after school supervision as appropriate.

Establish productive working relationships with all pupils, acting as a role model and setting high expectations.

Develop and implement individual learning plans.

Provide feedback to pupils in relation to progress and achievement.

Support for the Teacher

Production of lesson plans, worksheets, learning objectives, etc, within agreed system of supervision.

Assist with the display of children’s work.

Effectively contribute to the selection and preparation of teaching resources that meet the diversity of pupils’ needs and interests.

Use teaching and learning objectives to plan challenging targets and to evaluate and adjust lesson/work plans as appropriate within agreed systems of supervision.

Provide objective and accurate feedback and reports as required, to the teacher on pupil achievement, progress and other matters, ensuring the availability of appropriate evidence.

Be responsible for keeping and updating records in agreed format with the teacher, contributing to reviews of systems/records as requested Administer and assess/mark tests and accurately record achievement/progress and invigilate exams/tests.

Establish a clear framework for pupil discipline, anticipate and manage pupil behaviour constructively, promoting self-control and independence, in line with established school policy.

Support for the Curriculum

Deliver learning activities/programmes, adjusting activities according to pupil learning styles and individual needs within agreed system of supervision.

Support the delivery of literacy/numeracy programmes, effectively utilising all alternative learning opportunities to support extended development.

Use ICT effectively in learning activities and develop pupils’ competence and independence in its use.

Assist pupils to access learning activities through specialist support, e.g. curriculum/SEN specialism.

Select and prepare required resources to lead learning activities, taking account of pupil’s interests, language and cultural backgrounds.

Support for the School

Comply with school policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection. Report all concerns to the appropriate person (as named in the policy concerned).

Be aware of and support difference and ensure all pupils have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop.

Contribute to the school ethos, aims and development/improvement plan.

Participate in training and other learning activities as required.

Establish own best practice and lead specialist area and use to support others

Assist with the planning of opportunities for pupils to learn in out-of-school contexts, according to school policies and procedures and within working hours

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.
Visas cannot be sponsored.
If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

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About Waterside Academy

School type
Academy, ages 11 to 16
School size
87 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 16
Ofsted report
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School location

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