About this Role

St Thomas’ is a special place with a group of dedicated staff who are committed to ensuring that our children receive the very best education and where our children grow to be confident, highly motivated and happy. As a Church of England school, our school vision 'Growing, Learning and Shining Together with God' underpins all that we do. 

Core Purpose

The core purpose of a Teaching Assistant Level 3 SEND at a Manor MAT School is to work under the guidance of the class teacher in the planning and implementation of work programmes with individuals or groups of pupils or the whole class to promote effective teaching and learning. The role is fixed term for a 12-month period.

Main Responsibilities

Being a member of the school’s nurture facility

Work under supervision of qualified educational staff enabling access to learning with small groups of pupils or individual children. This will include children with special needs. 

Develop and contribute to standard and pre-approved learning plans for individuals and groups of children. 

To be able to plan and deliver appropriate interventions. 

Assist with supervision and social needs of children at playtimes/ lunchtimes and on school visits where necessary.  

To undertake such duties which may be reasonably regarded as within the nature of the duties/responsibilities for the grade of the post. 

Applicants should be able to demonstrate high levels of initiative, be able to display sensitivity to children’s needs and to be able to stay calm under pressure.  

Good communication skills that will encourage and foster positive relationships with parents, children, agencies and with staff across the school. 

Experience of a nurture setting is desirable but not essential. 

Key Objectives

•During the short term absence of the class teacher a Level 3 teaching assistant may be required to supervise the whole class and deliver pre prepared activities.

•To provide general support to the class teacher in the management and organisation of the pupil and the classroom.

•To assist the teacher in creating and maintaining a purposeful, orderly and supportive learning environment.

•To promote the inclusion of all pupils, ensuring they have equal opportunities to learn and develop.

•To be responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people within the school. 

Employee Benefits

A dedicated and friendly staff team who are committed to delivering the best education and services for children and staff within the Trust.

CPD opportunities in-line with role

The chance to join a growing Academy who are committed to raising standards and achieving excellence for all pupils

VivUp – Employee Benefits scheme (https://vivupbenefits.co.uk/)

Manor Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.  We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this vision. Successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check along with other relevant employment checks.  Manor Multi Academy Trust is an Equal Opportunities employer.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and is eligible for an enhanced DBS check including a Children's Barring List Check. If you are barred from working with children, you are breaking the law if you apply for this post.

Online Search

An online search will be undertaken on all shortlisted candidates.  This search does not form part of the shortlisting process, and you will have the opportunity to discuss any issues of concern that may arise from this search at the interview.

Informal visits to school are welcome.  To arrange a visit please contact the school.

Interviews to be confirmed.