Teaching Assistant

Are you passionate about supporting students to reach their full potential? We are looking for a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join our team and make a real difference in the classroom.

Key Responsibilities:

Collaborate with teachers in lesson planning, evaluating, and adjusting lessons to meet the needs of individuals and groups of pupils.

Work closely with students’ educational teams and parents to develop and implement intervention strategies that support behavioural integration and learning within the school environment.

Support staff in managing challenging behaviours, promoting a positive and inclusive classroom atmosphere.

Implement agreed learning activities using strategies in liaison with teachers, helping pupils achieve their next steps in learning.

Partner with other adults involved in the educational process, liaising with external professionals and parents/carers, and taking the initiative to establish links when necessary.

Support pupils’ social and emotional well-being, reporting concerns to teachers as appropriate.

Who We’re Looking For:

An enthusiastic, patient, and proactive individual who thrives in a collaborative environment and is committed to the success and well-being of all students.

Pine Green Academy is a 7-16-year-old SEMH special school supporting vulnerable children and young people to achieve their educational potential and live positive fulfilling lives.

Our vision for Pine Green Academy is that it provides the best provision possible for each of our pupils through developing a range of strategies and approaches to meet their individual needs. We want all of our pupils to have excellent experiences in education every day.

All candidates are required to provide a supporting statement on the formal application forms which states clearly your reasons for applying, skills and experience for this position.

At Shaw Education Trust, we believe every role has the power

to transform a life. Whether you’re supporting behind the scenes, inspiring in

the classroom, or leading with vision, you will be part of something truly

meaningful. Our values — opportunity, integrity, community, and equity — guide everything we do. Our vision is “ Opening doors to the world through the power of learning.” We bring this to life through our mission: working together to inspire communities where every school is valued, every voice matters, and every learner thrives. We are a dynamic and growing family of primary, secondary,

and special schools, proudly serving communities from Birmingham to Bury. Our people are our greatest asset, and we are deeply

committed to their development through high-quality training, apprenticeships,

talent development programmes, and research opportunities, we empower our staff

to thrive as skilled, confident professionals. We champion wellbeing, value

every voice, and foster a culture where you feel supported, motivated, and

inspired to make a real