The posting
We are looking for a Teaching Assistant to join our school. This is an exciting opportunity to join Five Acres High School and become an integral member of the support team.
Five Acres High School is one of the top 3.5% of schools nationally for progress and was recently rated exceptional for Personal Development and Strong Standard for all other categories by OFSTED. In addition, we have recently been recognised for our Career Development and received an award which places us in the top 10 schools nationally. Our world class school quality mark and school of character kitemark are further evidence that this is a great school to be a part of.. This is a school that will give you an opportunity to demonstrate you are remarkable. Our values are ambition, confidence, creativity, determination and respect and we pride ourselves on ensuring students work towards our mission which is to encourage students to ‘Aim High, Work Hard and Be Kind’.
Greenshaw Learning Trust is a highly successful multi academy trust that provides excellent quality, comprehensive, non-selective 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 job’s portal.
Main responsibilities:
- Under the direction of the school’s SENDCO work alongside members of the Learning Support Team;
- To support students with learning, physical, medical, emotional and behavioural difficulties to access the curriculum, make appropriate progress and develop appropriate classroom behaviour
- To actively promote and contribute to the academy ethos and values
- To support teachers in facilitating and encouraging learning, which enables students to achieve high standards and to become independent learners
- To contribute to the evaluation of the school’s SEND Policy and Inclusion Policy and practice through discussions with relevant staff
- To attend appropriate in-service training provided by the school or local authority
- To attend school team meetings and meetings with external agencies as required and to prepare reports for these meetings, if required
- To provide in-class support for identified individual students or small groups of students (e.g. 4-5 students), including specialist subject support as appropriate.
- Under the direction of the class teacher, to assist in the management of the whole class through the overt modelling of effective behaviour management techniques.
- Under the direction of a class teacher or SENDCO to develop and lead small group work for identified students (e.g. reading schemes, phonics, spelling, numeracy and social skills to groups of 4-5 students) and to contribute to the appropriate paperwork for these groups.
- To assist in the production of teaching and learning materials for students, including differentiating the materials.
- To provide support, to include personal care if required, for student(s) experiencing physical or medical difficulties (following training)
- To provide before and after school support for identified students as required.
- To provide regular feedback to the class teacher and to the SENDCO or the relevant line manager.
- To use appropriate systems for recording the progress of students with behavioural and learning difficulties.
- To provide data and information to inform Annual and Transition Review paperwork, PSPs (Pastoral Support Programmes), Student Profile documentation and Academic Reporting.
- To undertake assessment of students and to provide data to the relevant member(s) of staff for analysis.
- To provide support to identified students undertaking tests/exams to enable them to make full use of their access arrangements.
- To communicate with professionals (e.g. Educational Psychologist) as required.
- To promote student independence by using a variety of reward strategies.
- To effectively communicate with parents/carers on a regular basis throughout the year to ensure students' individual needs are reviewed and met in line with their plans.
- To liaise with other teams across the school to ensure all student needs are met.
- To support with first aid responsibilities
You will need:
- A good relevant education to GCSE Level or equivalent
- Further qualifications or training relevant to the role such as an NVQ level 2 or above TA qualification.
- Knowledge and/or training on SEMH Practical experience of working with Neuro diverse students
- Previous experience of working with students that have SEMH needs.
- 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.
- 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 progression
- Generous pension scheme
- Blue Light Card
- Eligibility for Teacher Art Pass (teaching staff only)
- An Employee Assistance Programme
- Schools Advisory Service providing access to Health and wellbeing support
- Gym Discounts
- Free eye tests
- Cycle to work scheme
- Being part of a great team and expanding organisation
Please download the recruitment pack for further information.
Closing date for receipt of applications is 4 October 2026
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.
