Teaching Assistant

We are seeking to appoint a Teaching Assistant, who will partner with classroom teachers to support teaching and learning with a dedicated focus on working on a 1-to-1 basis with vulnerable pupils. Under the direction, guidance, and supervision of teaching staff, you will adjust learning activities within set parameters to meet the specific needs of your assigned pupils.

• Knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice
• Experience of supporting children in a learning environment.
• Ability to provide high levels of individual attention, reassurance, and help with learning tasks appropriate to the pupil's needs.
• Able to use language and communication skills that children can understand and relate to, establishing positive relationships.
• Able to consistently and effectively implement agreed behaviour management and de-escalation strategies.
  
  Our school is one of eight primary and secondary schools within the NEAT Academy Trust family of schools. At the heart of our trust is the aim to nurture, educate, achieve and transform the lives of all young people within the communities we serve across the North East.
St Hild's Church of England School is in an exciting phase of its development and has high ambition for its pupils. With a strong Christian ethos we work effectively across the whole community to improve and enrich the lives of children. We are incredibly proud to be an inclusive school with a higher than average number of children who have additional needs. As a result we prioritise high quality classroom teaching and provide bespoke support where appropriate.


• Great opportunities for continuing professional development and a career pathway across our trust.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), delivered by Health Assured - the UK and Irelands leading wellbeing provider.
• Cycle to work scheme offering savings on a range of bikes and safety equipment via salary sacrifice.
• Access to free eyes tests for DSE users.
• Opportunities for flexible working. Discounts for large national retailers and local businesses in a wide range of categories including holidays, cars, days out, fashion, insurance and much more.
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme which the trust also contributes to on your behalf.
• Recognition of previous service with other schools, academies, local government etc.
• Family friendly schemes such as maternity, paternity, shared parental and emergency dependent leave.