The New Guild Trust are looking to appoint a temporary Senior Teaching Assistant for Alexandra Infants School temporary until 31/08/2027 for our SEN resource Provision. The role will include regular classroom cover in the absence of the class teacher. To work with teachers to organise and support teaching and learning activities for classes. The primary focus is to undertake specified work with individuals, groups and whole classes under the direction and supervision of a qualified teacher. Plan, prepare and deliver specified learning activities to individuals, small groups and/or classes modifying and adapting activities as necessary under the direction and supervision of a teacher Assess, record and report on development, progress and attainment Liaise with staff and other relevant professionals and provide information about pupils as appropriate Use teaching and learning objectives to plan, evaluate and adjust lessons/work plans as appropriate within agreed systems of supervision Assess the needs of pupils and use knowledge and specialist skills to support pupils’ learning Support pupils in social and emotional well-being, reporting problems to the teacher as appropriate Teaching Assistants at this level are expected to have relevant skills and experience of the following: Provide specialist support to pupils with learning, SEMH, SCLN etc Provide specialist support to pupils where English is not their first language (EAL) Provide specialist support to all pupils in a particular learning area (e.g. Maths, English, Science, National Curriculum subject). Develop and implement Individual Pupil Passports for pupils (such as Individual Educational Plans), including attendance at, and contribution to, reviews Support the role of parents or carers in pupils’ learning and contribute to meetings with parents or carers to provide constructive feedback on pupil progress/achievement etc Contribute to the development of policies and procedures Provide short- term cover supervision of classes and PPA cover as required within the SEND unit and main body of the school if/where necessary. Closing date: Wednesday 15 th April 2026 Shortlisting: Thursday 16 th April 2026 Interviews: Monday 20 th April 2026 Start date: May 2026 Mrs Emma Searl New Guild Trust moorpark@moorparkjunior.co.uk Application packs will be available from the school