Teaching Assistant

Applicants for the post must be motivated and suitably qualified (at least NVQ level 3 qualification or equivalent) and must have a good understanding of primary education. At Marine Park Primary, we expect all staff to: Have high aspirations for, and care passionately about, all children Secure excellent educational outcomes for all pupils Be hard working, ambitious and be prepared to go the extra mile Show empathy with children recognising their individual needs and achievements Tyne and Wear Learning Trust is constantly striving to give pupils the best possible school experience. All schools in the Trust have been judged to be an ‘Outstanding’ or ‘Good’ school by Ofsted, therefore, the successful applicant will need to be a committed and innovative person who can maintain high standards. Purpose of the role

To

support and assist teachers as part of a professional team to contribute to

raising standards of pupils' achievement and to undertake a range of care,

learning and support activities under

the professional direction and supervision of qualified teachers and/or senior

colleagues, in line with the school's policies and procedures.

Key Duties and

Responsibilities

1. Provide support to pupils. You will:.

Provide

supervision and targeted support for pupils, including those with special

educational needs, ensuring their safety, wellbeing, and full access to

learning activities. Support

pupils’ personal care and welfare needs, implementing agreed programmes

relating to social, health, physical, hygiene, first aid, and emotional

wellbeing. Contribute

to the development and delivery of Individual Education Plans (IEPs), Behaviour

Support Plans, and Personal Care programmes, under the direction of the teacher

and SENCo. Build

positive, supportive relationships with pupils, responding sensitively to their

individual needs and promoting emotional security and confidence. Promote

inclusion and equality of opportunity, ensuring all pupils feel valued,

supported, and able to participate fully in school life. Encourage

positive interaction with peers and support pupils’ engagement in teacher-led

and independent learning activities. Set

high but realistic expectations for pupils, fostering self-esteem, resilience,

and increasing independence. Provide

constructive feedback to pupils on their progress and achievements, in line

with teacher guidance. Deliver

targeted 1:1 support and mentoring for pupils requiring additional or

specialist intervention. Lead

small group learning activities as part of agreed teaching programmes,

reinforcing and extending classroom learning. Support

enrichment and developmental activities beyond the classroom, including

educational visits and community-based learning, where appropriate.

2. You will provide support for the

Teacher. You will:

Establish

and mai