KeyPurpose: The purpose of this post is to support pupils and staff to ensure that all pupils reach their full potential.

Main Activities: Supporting the pupil

• Assisting pupils in the acquisition of basic literacy and numeracy skills.

• To assist pupils in making progress across all subject areas.

• Working with pupils on an individual or group basis as required by the class teacher.

• Assist in offsite visits

• Aid pupils with special needs to access all subjects of the national curriculum and encourage their independence as learners.

• Ensure pupils understand instructions.

• Motivate and encourage pupils to behave well in and around school.

• Acquaint themselves with the support materials in and around the school for individual pupil or group use.

• Assist the teacher in developing a supportive and trusting relationship with other adults and children.

• Promote and reinforce pupil self-esteem through praise and encouragement.

• Be sensitive to the general welfare and care of all pupils within the school, drawing areas of concern to the attention of the class teacher.

• Meet the physical and/ or hygiene needs of pupils as required.

• Act as support worker for children with Emotional and Behavioral Difficulties.

• Support children at lunchtime

For more information, please have a look at our job pack here: Teaching Assistant

The closing date for applications is 9am Friday 20th March. Applications should be made on a Rivers Academy Trust application form, which is available on our website. Completed application forms should be sent to hr spa@riverscofe.co.uk.

Interviews for this post will take place on Tuesday 24th March 2026. Shortlisting will take place on Friday 20th March. If you have not heard back from us by this date, then unfortunately, you have not been successfully shortlisted.

We would be delighted to hear from you and if you share our vision and want to make a real difference to our pupils, school and Trust. If you have any further queries, or would like to visit our school, please call the main office on 0121 557 3282. We look forward to hearing from you.