Job Title: Level 4 Teaching Assistant

Contract: Full time (37 hours), term time only (39 weeks)

Monday – Wednesday 0830-1630, Thursday & Friday 0830-1530 (whole school training on Wednesday evening).  Our Level 4 Teaching Assistants attend teacher meetings on a Tuesday evening when required and will attending training on Thursday evenings usually once a term.

Location: Billing Brook School Academy Trust, NN3 8EZ.

About Our School

We are a kind, curious, and welcoming  all age school. We support children and young people with many different needs. We want every child to feel safe, calm, and included. We help children and young people learn in a way that works for them. We believe all pupils should feel they belong here.

About the Job

We are looking for a Level 4 Teaching Assistant who is caring, patient, and calm. In this job, you will help pupils learn, feel safe, and understand their feelings. You will build warm, trusting relationships with pupils.  As a Level 4 Teaching Assistant, you will assist in supporting the educational and personal development of all students.  You will assist in the planning and delivery of tailored educational activities that are accessible and meet their individual and diverse needs.  You will also work with Middle Leaders to develop the overall phase in their own areas of expertise strengthening the phase’s progress with the priorities outlined in the school development plan.

You will be required to cover and lead class teaching (under supervision) as and when appropriate.  You will direct the work of other adults in supporting learning, where relevant.  At times you will contribute to the planning and preparation of learning activities, using allocated time to devise clearly structured inclusive activities that interest and motivate all learners to advance their learning.

Keeping children safe is a very important part of this job.

What You Will Do 

• Be kind, welcoming, and supportive to all pupils
• Help pupils feel safe and calm so they can learn
• Build positive, trusting relationships
• Help pupils with communication, learning, and emotional regulation
• Use neurodivergent friendly and strengths-based approaches
• Help pupils understand their feelings and needs
• Work with teachers, therapists, and families
• Support learning activities in class and in small groups
• Help create a sense of belonging for every child and young person
• Keep clear records of how pupils are doing
• Follow all safeguarding rules and report any concerns

 About You

We would like someone who: 

• Has a Level 4 qualification or similar experience
• Is kind, patient, and calm
• Is curious about how children and young people learn and communicate
• Enjoys helping children and young people feel safe, welcome, and included
• Uses plain, clear, and supportive communication
• Can work well with a team
• Understands emotional regulation or is willing to learn
• Is committed to keeping children and young people safe at all times

 What We Offer

• A friendly and welcoming school
• A team that supports each other
• Training in SEND, communication, emotional regulation, and safeguarding
• Chances to learn new skills and grow in your role
• A job that makes a real difference every day

 Please note: 

All TA posts are subject to an Enhanced DBS clearance check as well as an acceptable health check and 2 references from previous employers that are satisfactory to the school and an essential part of our safer recruitment processes.