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
• Work closely with teachers to ensure provision supports each child's specific learning needs
• Assist in evaluating children's progress through agreed assessment activities
• Provide detailed and regular feedback to teachers regarding children's achievement and progress
• Lead small group sessions and interventions as appropriate

Requirements

• Degree level qualification or equivalent
• Experience working directly with young people in an education or training environment
• Experience establishing and maintaining positive working relationships with a range of stakeholders
• Strong workload management skills and the ability to take responsibility for your own tasks

Benefits

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

About the Company

Harris Primary Academy Merton is a vibrant school for children aged two to eleven, including a Nursery and a specialized resource base for children with Autism. As part of the Harris Federation, we are committed to providing a nurturing and purposeful learning environment where expert teaching helps all pupils achieve to a high standard.