The successful candidate(s) will:

• Work alongside the teacher to create an effective environment for maximising pupil progress and learning;

• Take responsibility for leading the learning of individuals and groups;

• Explain things to pupils clearly and concisely, adapting key messages to individual learning needs including: literacy,  language and communication skills;

• Think ahead - predict where the child/group/class will need your help as the lesson continues so that you can show readiness and forethought in planning for your support in the session;

• Confidently give feedback to pupils during the learning activity to encourage their participation and development of skills for independent learning;

• Provide appropriate feedback to the teacher on key issues;

• Be aware of supporting pupils’ ownership of the task rather than creating over-dependency;

• Take responsibility for modelling and rewarding good and courteous behaviour in accordance with the school’s behaviour policy;

• Constantly reinforce the values of good behaviour for learning in support of the teacher’s aims for the lesson and the class/group, as well as at breaks and lunch times;

• Demonstrate, by your actions and expectations, that you value good relationships between pupils, accentuate positive behaviours, and exercise appropriate authority by acting to correct when necessary;

• Foster a trusting environment so that pupils feel you are open to listening to them and helping them solve their problems;

• Ask open and constructive questions to gain understanding about what the teacher needs pupils to achieve;.

• Be watchful and observant about circumstances where pupils’ pace of learning or attention could be an issue and take appropriate action to address this;

• Work constructively with the teacher to differentiate appropriately between the relative strengths of pupils so that they can be supported effectively.

• Provide personal care when necessary.

  Fixed term until 31st August 2025
  

  
  

  We only accept applications submitted online via MyNewTerm, our chosen applicant tracking system, and which are completed before the closing deadline. Active Learning Trust reserves the right to interview and appoint prior to the advert closing date.  With this in mind, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.​