Teaching Assistant

Stimpson Avenue Academy

Stimpson Avenue, Northampton, NN1 4LR

www.stimpson.emat.uk

01604 346800

office@stimpson.emat.uk

Head of School: Luci Clapton

Our school is in need of a Teaching Assistant to help with the general supervision and management of students. You will work under the direction of the classroom teacher and be expected to assist with the implementation of instructional plans. The successful candidate will be ready to work with all students to promote educational, social and emotional development. The ideal applicant will be caring, patient and understanding. The Teaching Assistant must be attentive to the unique needs of each student and be able to identify proper solutions when students encounter issues. You should have strong interpersonal skills, as you’ll be collaborating with other teachers, working with students and talking to families. We’re committed to building brighter futures, and we’re hoping you’re excited to be part of that experience.

Teaching Assistant responsibilities

• Assist with classroom instruction and provide support and guidance to students 
• Maintain a supportive, safe and clean classroom environment 
• Design and implement a classroom system to track student progress, and take steps to ensure academic progress is where it should be 
• Supervise students during non-classroom time and arrange recreational activities 
• Work closely with the head teacher to identify issues students are having and develop appropriate solutions 
• Attend teacher meetings and training sessions, as well as parent-teacher conferences

Teaching Assistant skills

• Experience working in a school or educational setting 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills 
• Great collaboration and teamwork skills 
• Basic computer skills 
• A positive, empathetic and loving attitude 

Additional duties

Whilst every effort has been made to explain the main duties and responsibilities please note that this is illustrative of the general nature and level of responsibility of the work to be undertaken, commensurate with the grade. It is not a comprehensive list of all tasks that the post holder will carry out. 

Employees will be expected to comply with any reasonable request from a manager to undertake work of a similar level that is not specified in this job description. 

N.B. The post holder will carry out his/her responsibilities in accordance with the Trust’s equal opportunities policy. 

This job description is provided to assist the post holder to know what his/her duties are. It may be amended from time to time without change to the level of responsibility appropriate to the grade of the post. 

Health and Safety

So far as is reasonably practical, the post holder must ensure that safe working practices are adopted by employees, and in premises/work areas for which the post holder is responsible, to maintain a safe working environment for employees and students. 

Safeguarding 

EMAT is committed to the safeguarding of its young persons and expects all staff, volunteers and adults to work within the parameters of the policies and procedures as agreed by the Board of Trustees to ensure the safety of all young persons within its care. 

Equal Opportunities 

It is the policy of EMAT to provide equal opportunities for all individuals; to prohibit discrimination in employment on any basis protected by applicable law, including but not limited to race, colour, religious creed, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, ancestry, national origin, age, medical condition or disability. EMAT promotes equal employment opportunities in all aspects of employment through positive employment policies and practice. 

If any special requirements are needed to attend an interview, please inform the trust.