Teacher Assistant – Support for Students and Teachers

About the role

The Teacher Assistant provides essential support to both students and classroom teachers, helping to create an inclusive learning environment both inside and outside the classroom. The role involves assisting with lesson delivery, supporting pupils with special needs, and contributing to the smooth operation of school activities.

Key responsibilities

• Assist teachers with lesson planning and assessment organization.
• Provide one‑to‑one or small‑group support across the curriculum, especially in maths, reading and writing.
• Support pupils with special educational needs and those for whom English is an additional language.
• Prepare and manage learning materials, including books, worksheets and ICT equipment such as computers, iPads, digital cameras and Bee‑Bots.
• Lead or assist groups of children during classroom tasks and playground supervision.
• Read stories to small groups and facilitate art and craft activities.
• Supervise students during school trips, visits and bus journeys, ensuring safety and following safeguarding procedures.
• Conduct daily bus inspections, take attendance and report any incidents.
• Mark and correct student work under teacher guidance.
• Participate in staff meetings, reviews and school events.
• Maintain confidentiality of personal information and uphold the school’s professional reputation.
• Perform routine tasks such as laminating, photocopying and labeling resources.

Required profile

• Ability to work effectively with children of varying ages and abilities.
• Strong communication skills to interact with pupils, teachers and parents.
• Understanding of safeguarding policies and ability to comfort distressed children.
• Reliability in supervising playground and transition times.
• Flexibility to assist with school events, trips and bus duties.

Required skills

• Proficient in operating computers and standard office software.
• Experience using iPads and educational apps.
• Ability to set up and operate digital cameras.
• Familiarity with Bee‑Bot programmable robot.