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The successful candidate will work closely with teachers to support pupils&#8217; academic, social and emotional development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Key Responsibilities \u2013 Teaching &amp; Learning Support<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Support teaching and learning across the classroom<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Deliver small group and one-to-one intervention sessions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Assist with planning and preparing classroom resources and activities<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Support pupils of all abilities to achieve their full potential<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Encourage positive behaviour and engagement with learning<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Monitor and record pupil progress where required<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Work collaboratively with teachers, support staff and parents to meet pupils&#8217; individual needs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Promote a safe, inclusive and nurturing learning environment<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Person Requirements<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (or equivalent) is essential<\/strong>. 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