Teaching Assistant (College) (Hiring Immediately)
Role Teaching Assistant Location Kisharon Langdon College, HA8 7LF Salary: £24,790 (pro rata for part time) Status Permanent (term time) Hours: 37.5 hours p/w About the Role Kisharon Langdon College is seeking a committed, skilled and compassionate Teacher Assistants to join our dedicated College team. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a specialist College setting, supporting pupils with a wide range of additional needs to achieve their full potential academically, socially and emotionally. The Teaching Assistant (TA) will work under the direction of the teacher and senior staff to support students in a college setting. The role focuses on promoting students’ independence, supporting access to learning, and enabling students to develop the academic, personal and employability skills needed for adulthood, further learning and work. Typical working hours; term time only Monday 8.30am to 5pm Tues/Thurs 8.30am to 4.30pm Friday 8.30am to 1.30pm Key responsibilities Build positive, respectful and professional relationships with students, acting as a role model and promoting confidence, independence and self-advocacy. Support students to access learning activities in line with their individual learning plans, targets or support needs, while encouraging them to take increasing responsibility for their own learning. Assist teachers in creating an inclusive and effective learning environment, including preparing resources, setting up learning activities and clearing away after sessions. Reinforce and clarify learning objectives during lessons, using differentiated and personalised approaches to support a range of learning needs. Support students during work experience placements, vocational learning and employer-led activities, both on and off site. Use IT systems confidently to support teaching staff with gathering, recording and uploading evidence of student progress. Support the creation, monitoring and review of student targets, ensuring records are accurate, up to date and in line with college policies. Contribute positively to the ethos, values and aims of the college and the wider Kisharon community. Work collaboratively with teachers, support staff and external professionals to promote positive outcomes for students. Your knowledge and skills Experience of working with young people or adults in an education or similar setting (essential). Experience of supporting learners with additional needs, including SEND and/or social, emotional and mental health needs (desirable). Understanding of English and Maths sufficient to support learning at college level. Understanding of how students learn and strategies to motivate and engage learners. Ability to promote independence while providing appropriate support. Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with students, staff and external partners. Application Please apply online using the link below. The College reserves the right to interview and appoint suitable candidates prior to the closing date, therefore early applications are therefore encouraged. All roles are subject to safer recruitment practices including references and Enhanced DBS. More information on Kisharon Langdon College can be fund here - Langdon College – Study for students with learning difficulties, disabilities, social anxiety or autistic spectrum disorders
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