Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant:
Empower Futures

We are looking for a Teaching Assistant with integrated pastoral mentoring responsibilities, providing both academic support and holistic student guidance. The role involves assisting teachers in delivering engaging lessons, supporting students with diverse learning needs, and contributing to a positive and inclusive classroom environment. In addition, the postholder will take on pastoral responsibilities, offering emotional support, monitoring student wellbeing, and fostering positive relationships to support personal development.

• Assist teachers in planning, preparing, and delivering lessons.
• Support learners with academic needs and facilitate inclusive teaching.
• Provide pastoral care, including emotional support and monitoring wellbeing.
• Maintain a supportive classroom environment that encourages engagement and personal growth.

• Ability to engage learners and support their ambitions.
• Passionate about making a positive impact on students’ lives.
• GCSEs in Maths and English C or 4 grade and above (or an equivalent).
• Understanding of alternative provision and experience with students with special needs.
• Prior experience within an education setting or equivalent.
• Professional communication skills with students and staff.
• Commitment to promoting equality, diversity, safeguarding, wellbeing, and British values.

• Professional Development:
  Support for professional qualifications, in‑house training, and paid qualifications.
• Financial Security:
  Death in Service Insurance providing four times your salary.
• Family‑Friendly Policies:
  Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Leave.
• Health and Wellbeing Cashback:
  Access to Medicash covering oral, dental, prescription, and holistic treatments up to £900 annually.
• Recognition Awards:
  Monthly, Quarterly, and Annual Recognition Awards.
• Referral Bonus: £500 for referring top talent.
• Exclusive Discounts:
  MiRewards benefits platform providing discounts and rewards.
• Weekly drop‑ins with Senior Leaders:
  Opportunity to connect, clarify, and communicate with the Managing Director and SLT.
• Group Connection:
  Annual group conference and comprehensive benefits review.

We are unable to provide Visa sponsorship for this role.

The Progress Group is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of age, sexual orientation, gender, pregnancy, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, disability, medical history, skin colour, marital status, genetic information, or parental status. All employment decisions are based on merit, job requirements, and business needs.

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting all children and young people by implementing robust safer recruitment practices. For details of our commitment to safer recruitment please visit our website for further information.