Teaching Assistant

**Salary**

BG7 Points 8-11 (£25,992-£27,269) Actual £20,235.71 - £21,229.90.

**Contractual hours**

32.5

**Basis**

Full Time

**Job type**

Support Staff - Educational

**Location**

Bristol

**Job category**

Teaching Assistant

**Date posted**

25/06/2025

**Job reference**

GST-R1294

We are looking for a Teaching Assistant. This is an exciting opportunity to join Blaise High School and become an integral member of the SEND team.

Greenshaw Learning Trust is a highly successful multi academy trust that provides excellent quality, comprehensive and inclusive education through primary schools and secondary schools. Our schools are based in London, Surrey, Berkshire, Gloucestershire and South Gloucestershire, Bristol and Plymouth. We also have three shared service hubs where our central teams can be based out of. We are building a family of like-minded schools, that collaborate to provide mutual support, share their good practice and learn from each other, whilst retaining and developing their own distinctive character. We thrive from collaboration at every level. We encourage a culture of sharing ideas and learning from one another. As a Trust of schools, we are _‘Always Learning’_.

To get a feel of life at Greenshaw Learning Trust, please download our ‘Why you should work for GLT’ recruitment brochure on our jobs portal.

**Main responsibilities**:

- Provide, as directed, in class support for identified individuals or groups of students
- Work with the teacher to ensure effective lesson preparation and delivery of the curriculum.
- Pre-teach resources where appropriate.
- Develop adaptive practice that ensures learners can access and succeed in the work set
- Ensure that students being supported are independent and organised in their work
- Assess and evaluate the underlying causes and issues of concern in lessons, address these including making referrals to others for additional support, and delivering interventions
- Mentor and develop positive relationships with these students so support given can have the highest impact.

**You will need**:

- A good relevant education to GCSE Level or equivalent
- Previous experience of working with children in an educational setting.
- Successful experience of working within a Secondary school/ Education setting
- Experience of using Information Technology to support students in the classroom.
- Experience of supporting SEN students in a mainstream classroom environment
- Knowledge of strategies to recognise and reward efforts and achievements along with the ability to encourage students to become self-reliant and independent learners.
- Knowledge of SEND.
- Have had experience of working with children with SEMH
- Knowledge of behaviour management strategies
- Good interpersonal skills with both adults and children.
- Be dependable, able to follow instructions and respond to management directions.
- Have good working ICT knowledge.
- Have a willingness to extend skills through appropriate training
- A passion and desire to drive things forward.
- Commitment to working within the School’s Safeguarding Policy and Procedures.
- High levels of professional integrity, energy and enthusiasm.
- Flexibility to undertake any role within the department.
- Commitment to high standards and expectations.
- An ability to quickly adapt to changes

**What’s in it for you**:

- **Professional development and career prog**ression
- Generous pension scheme
- Access to Blue Light Card scheme
- Eligibility for Teacher Art Pass (teaching staff only)
- An Employee Assistance Programme
- Gym Discounts
- Free eye tests
- Cycle to work scheme
- Green car scheme
- Being part of a great team and expanding organisation

Please download the recruitment pack for further information.

We are committed to building an inclusive, diverse workplace where everyone can thrive. If you require any support or adjustments to interact with us, please let us know.

Greenshaw Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment.