Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant

Nottingham

GBP 40,000 - 60,000

Meridian Business Support are proud to be working with a good SEN School based in Nottingham. They are looking for suitably experienced and qualified Teaching Assistants to support their children with special educational needs and disabilities.

Role: Teaching Assistant
Term: Temp to perm
Salary: £19,186.02 - £22,160.57 depends on experience and qualifications
Location: Nottingham
Start date: 24th February 2025

Are you ready to join a supportive and nurturing community that works together to achieve the very best outcomes for its pupils? If so, our client's school could be the perfect place for you to develop your career and make a real difference to the lives of children and young people.

About the School

Our partnering client's school offers a safe and supportive environment for pupils from 7 to 18 years old. With significant investment and an abundance of new resources, the successful applicant will have the opportunity to shape and mould the school to create a supportive environment that promotes self-discipline, engagement, and inspires learning. Their mission is to provide each pupil with a diverse and appropriate education that encourages aspiration and achievement.

Role Responsibilities

• Dedicated to mentoring and supporting one pupil or else a small group of no more than six pupils
• Supporting the Classroom Teacher during lessons
• Reporting on pupils’ progress and concerns, and liaising with other School staff to ensure pupils' needs are met
• Supervision of pupils during non-classroom time including extra-curricular activities and school trips
• Assisting with lesson planning and classroom preparation
• Setting work where appropriate, and marking
• Building positive relationships with your pupil/s and driving interaction and positive learning outcomes

Minimum Requirements

• Have a strong basic education, ideally to A-level, with a minimum of GCSE Grade C or equivalent in English Language and Mathematics, and sound IT skills.
• Previous experience in a similar role, i.e., Teaching Assistant
• Some previous experience of working with pupils with SEMH within an educational setting
• Be experienced and confident enough to take additional responsibility in an area of school, i.e., Food Hygiene, Forest School, Lunchtimes, School Yoga etc.
• Experience of behaviour management and techniques
• Committed to professional development and willing to learn
• Must have an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) on the update service
• Able to start as soon as possible

What We Offer

• A workplace that values the emotional health and wellbeing of everybody
• A commitment to support your development in acquiring new skills through a wide range of professional opportunities
• An opportunity to make a huge contribution to the lives and lifelong learning of vulnerable children who deserve high-quality teaching in a safe educational provision
• A friendly and inclusive team who are passionate about improving pupil outcomes

Interested and feel you can make a difference to children's learning and development? Then attach your CV now to avoid disappointment or email amanda.buckley@meridianbs.co.uk or call 07867101184 for further info.