Teaching Assistant

Responsibilities

• Supervise and support identified children in 1:1, group, or whole class situations to ensure safety and access to learning
• Assist in the development of appropriate resources, schemes of work, and teaching strategies
• Help evaluate student progress through agreed assessment activities
• Provide detailed and regular feedback to teachers regarding children's achievement and needs
• Lead small group sessions and interventions as appropriate
• Assist in preparing the learning environment and carrying out administrative tasks to support the teacher

Requirements

• Experience working directly with young people in an education or training environment
• Experience establishing and maintaining positive working relationships with various stakeholders
• Strong workload management skills and the ability to be responsible for your own tasks
• Basic knowledge of SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) and learning barriers

Preferred Qualifications

• Relevant experience working with children
• Relevant educational qualifications

Benefits

• Performance and Loyalty Bonus
• Pension Scheme (LGPS) with generous employer contributions
• Harris Wellbeing Cash Plan
• Opportunities for professional development, coaching, and mentoring

About the Company

Harris Academy Orpington is part of the highly successful Harris Federation. As a Health Science Specialist school, we are ambitious in our curriculum and dedicated to ensuring every student is inspired to achieve their personal best. Our motto is “Together We Can.”