Job Description

Teaching Assistant

Location: Derby, DE72

Pay Rate: 95 - 105 Per Day

Role Type: Long Term to Permanent

Start Date: Asap, Flexible

LTF Recruitment are working with a secondary school to appoint a Teaching Assistant in Derbyshire (DE72). The successful secondary setting is looking for an individual commited to establishing good working relationships with students and contributing to their vibrant and inclusive environment.

Post Objective: To provide support to promote individual students' progress, both academically and pastorally in a secondary school setting.

Classroom Support:

• Under the direction of the Inclusion & Behaviour Manager, work with individuals and small groups of students to ensure each child has the maximum access to all learning activities.
• In liaison with teaching staff, plan, prepare and deliver the support needed, developing strategies to achieving positive behavioural outcomes.
• Support teaching staff with appropriate strategies when dealing with challenging behaviour.
• Ensure pupils receive regular and constructive feedback with regards to their progress.

Additional Student Support:

• Arrange and develop 1-1 mentoring programmes to support students in managing their own classroom behaviour and learning.
• Work with teaching staff in the planning and implementation of individual behaviour support programmes for named children or small groups.
• Develop and deliver group workshops for students identified with Behavioural, Social and Emotional Difficulties (BSED).
• Small group work intervention for Maths and English
• Liaise with Alternative Education Providers, parents and teaching staff on student progress.
• Challenge and motivate students to promote self-esteem.

LTF Recruitment specialise in the long term - permanent recruitment of staff in education settings. If you feel you would be the right fit for this role, then please apply through submitting your CV. If you are a successful applicant, you will be contacted by Millie to arrange the next steps in the progression of your application.