Teaching Assistant

You will work closely with a dedicated group of learners where you will build strong, committed and professional relationships with the learners enabling you to effectively support the teaching and learning for your group. You will support a dedicated staff team to identify and meet each individual’s needs across the curriculum. Alongside the learners, you will build strong relationships with the learners’ primary carers ensuring you provide weekly contact as we rebuild their trust with the education system.

To succeed in this role, you’ll need to be organised, self-motivated and resilient. You’ll be the sort of person who embraces change, loves a challenge and enjoys working in a role where no two days are the same. You’ll be an excellent communicator who uses their compassion and emotional intelligence to form positive relationships with learners, families and colleagues.

We currently operate 5 schools across two main geographical areas (Middlesbrough and Gateshead). This role is based in River Tees Academy Grangetown, Where the occasional need arises, you may be required to support our Middlesbrough Academies staff and pupils.