Teaching Assistant
We are seeking a full-time teaching assistant for a maternity cover to start November 2025.
The Teaching Assistant will work closely with classroom teachers to provide support in delivering highly effective and personalised instruction to a young persons with an EHCP. This role requires patience, excellent communication skills and a passion for assisting in the learning and development of young people. The appointee will be line-managed by the Head of the Learning Support Department.
The main duties and responsibilities of this role include:
● Promoting the safeguarding and welfare of the young people with whom you are working and come into contact.
● Facilitating the educational and social development of the young people you work with, under the direction of the school's SENDCo.
● Working closely with other professionals to help to deliver the curriculum 1:1 and in small groups, both within the classroom and in separate teaching spaces.
● Working with subject teachers and the SENDCo to help support students to complete successfully their classwork and prep., monitoring progress and recording key areas where development is required.
● Contributing towards pupils' Individual Learning Plans, where required.
● Promoting independence in learning among pupils and helping them to develop strategies that enable them to become more self-reliant in their studies.
● Helping to differentiate tasks set in class in order to render them more accessible to the pupils you are supporting.
● Clarifying and reinforcing class teachers' instructions and questions.
● Participating in INSET opportunities and CPD as directed by the SENDCo.
● Supporting classroom teachers by helping to keep pupils on task and to encourage their participation in lessons.
● Referring any concerns to either the SENDCo or Designated Safeguarding Lead.
● Attending the regular Support for Learning Department meetings.
● Helping to prepare annual review paperwork and attending annual review meetings.
● Attending parent review meetings to discuss progress with teachers.
● Attending school trips, when appropriate.
Personal Specification
● Excellent literacy and numeracy skills
● A relevant Teaching Assistant qualification is desirable
● Understanding of the strategies needed to support and manage effectively the learning of students with additional needs
● Experience of supporting pupils working towards targets set on their individual learning plans
● Experience of establishing successful learning relationships with a variety of children
● Experience of helping support learners becoming independent
● Experience of supporting young people with dyscalculia, dyslexia and dyspraxia
● Experience of supporting young people with particular difficulties in Maths
● Experience of using literacy programmes to help improve reading and spelling ability
The hours of work for this post will be between 9am and 4pm, Monday to Friday, during term-time only. There may be additional meetings / school trips that you may be required to attend. This will be discussed during the interview process.
Closing date 9th October 2025 early applications are encouraged, and we reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to closing date
The Wrekin Old Hall Trust Ltd is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and to providing equal opportunities in employment. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced disclosure and barring list check and criminal records check.
Registered Charity No 528417
Job Types: Full-time, Temporary
Pay: £13.50 per hour
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Discounted or free food
* Employee discount
* Free flu jabs
* Free parking
* On-site parking
* Sick pay
Ability to commute/relocate:
* Telford TF1 3BL: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:
* GCSE or equivalent (required)
Experience:
* Education: 1 year (required)
Language:
* English (required)
Work authorisation:
* United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person