Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant

Location:

Five Acres High School (2300)

Salary: £22,412 - £24,662 per year

Contractual hours: 36 per week
Basis:
Full Time
Job type:
Support Staff – Educational

Job category:
Teaching Assistant

We are looking for a Teaching Assistant to join Five Acres High School and become an integral member of the support team. Five Acres High School is one of the top 3.5% of schools nationally for progress and was recently rated exceptional for Personal Development and Strong Standard for all other categories by OFSTED.

Greenshaw Learning Trust is a highly successful multi‑academy trust providing excellent quality, comprehensive, non‑selective and inclusive education across multiple schools. We pride ourselves on a culture of collaboration, sharing ideas and learning from one another.

• Under the direction of the school’s SENDCO work alongside members of the Learning Support Team;
• Support students with learning, physical, medical, emotional and behavioural difficulties to access the curriculum and develop appropriate classroom behaviour;
• Promote and contribute to the academy ethos and values;
• Support teachers in facilitating and encouraging learning, enabling students to achieve high standards and become independent learners;
• Contribute to the evaluation of the school’s SEND and Inclusion Policies through discussions with relevant staff;
• Attend in‑service training provided by the school or local authority;
• Attend school team meetings, meetings with external agencies and prepare reports for these meetings;
• Provide in‑class support for identified individual students or small groups (e.g. 4‑5 students), including specialist subject support as appropriate;
• Assist in the management of the whole class under the direction of the class teacher through modelling of effective behaviour management techniques;
• Develop and lead small‑group work for identified students under the direction of the class teacher or SENDCO, and contribute to the appropriate paperwork;
• Assist in the production of teaching and learning materials, including differentiation;
• Provide personal care support for students experiencing physical or medical difficulties (following training);
• Provide before and after school support for identified students as required;
• Provide regular feedback to the class teacher and the SENDCO or relevant line manager;
• Use appropriate systems for recording the progress of students with behavioural and learning difficulties;
• Provide data and information to inform annual and transition review paperwork, PSPs, student profile documentation and academic reporting;
• Undertake assessment of students and provide data to relevant staff for analysis;
• Support students undertaking tests/exams to enable full use of their access arrangements;
• Liaise with parents/carers and professionals (e.g. educational psychologists) as required;
• Liaise with other teams across the school to ensure all student needs are met;
• Promote student independence by using a variety of reward strategies;
• Support with first aid responsibilities.

• A good relevant education to GCSE level or equivalent;
• Further qualifications or training relevant to the role such as an NVQ level 2 or above TA qualification;
• Previous experience working with neuro‑diverse students;
• Previous experience in an educational setting with children;
• Experience working within a secondary or educational setting;
• Experience using information technology to support students in the classroom;
• Experience supporting SEN students in a mainstream classroom environment;
• Knowledge of strategies to recognise and reward efforts and achievements, and encouragement of self‑reliance and independence;
• Knowledge of SEND and behaviour management strategies;
• Good interpersonal skills with adults and children;
• Dependable, able to follow instructions and respond to management directions;
• Good working ICT knowledge;
• Willingness to extend skills through appropriate training;
• A passion and desire to drive things forward;
• Commitment to working within the school’s safeguarding policy and procedures;
• High levels of professional integrity, energy and enthusiasm;
• Flexibility to undertake any role within the department;
• Commitment to high standards and expectations;
• Ability to adapt quickly to changes.

Professional development and career progression.

• Generous pension scheme;
• Blue Light Card;
• An employee assistance programme;
• Gym discounts;
• Free eye tests;
• Cycle to work scheme;
• Being part of a great team and expanding organisation.

Closing date for receipt of applications is 31 August 2026.

We are committed to building an inclusive, diverse workplace where everyone can thrive. If you require any support or adjustments to interact with us, please let us know.

Greenshaw Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment.