Senior Teaching Assistant - Academics : Job Details

Senior Teaching Assistant - Milton Keynes - Education and TrainingSalary: £22,719 - £24,200 (actual salary)Location: Milton Keynes - Education and Training

Academics Ltd is acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy.

Are you an experienced Senior Teaching Assistant seeking a rewarding role in Milton Keynes? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive school environment where you will make a meaningful impact on pupils' learning and wellbeing.

Key responsibilities of the Senior Teaching Assistant role include:

• Acting as a Cover Supervisor, managing whole classes during short-term teacher absences in Milton Keynes.
• Delivering targeted support through small group and withdrawal group interventions.
• Leading a team of Assistant Teachers, supporting their professional growth and training.
• Collaborating closely with teaching staff to assist throughout the planning cycle and in preparing classroom resources.
• Supporting the delivery of the national curriculum, and contributing to the development of pupils, support staff, and Academy policies.
• Working with pupils with a range of needs, including SEN and EAL, to promote achievement and independent learning.

In this Senior Teaching Assistant role, you will work within a structured teaching framework, provide detailed lesson and behaviour feedback, support learner motivation, and encourage inclusion in line with the Academy's values. You'll also monitor pupil progress, assist with assessments, and attend parent meetings as part of the wider teaching team in Milton Keynes.

As a senior member of staff, you will take on mentoring responsibilities, guide Assistant Teachers, and contribute to staff training and development. You will play a key role in upholding the Academy's ethos by attending meetings, supporting safeguarding practices, and promoting equality of opportunity.

This Senior Teaching Assistant role in Milton Keynes requires:

• Proven experience supervising classrooms and working with pupils of varying abilities.
• The ability to effectively lead and mentor other Assistant Teachers.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills to work closely with teaching staff, pupils, and parents.
• A strong commitment to safeguarding, inclusion, and fostering a positive learning environment.

If you are passionate about supporting pupils academically and pastorally, and you're ready to progress in your career as a Senior Teaching Assistant in Milton Keynes, we'd love to hear from you.

Please note: Academics Ltd is acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy.