The Role: Teaching Assistant Location: Cambian Chesham House School- Bury, Greater Manchester Contract type: Full time, term time, permanent post Salary: £21,073.50 per annum Class sizes are no more than 5 students. We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, inspiring Teaching Assistant to work in Independent Chesham House school in Bury, Greater Manchester. The school: Cambian Chesham House School is an independent, DfE-registered, co-educational day school, providing specialist education for up to 20 students, aged 10-18 years. Our approach to education at Chesham School is to inspire and engage our learners through a range of positive learning experiences. We strongly believe that all learners can achieve their personal best with the right guidance, encouragement and support. As a Teaching Assistant you will: Supervise and support students in both the classroom and off site in the community.Effectively assist the teacher to plan learning activities.Build and maintain positive professional relationships with staff and young people.Encourage and motivate students to learn and develop.Ability to demonstrate good communication skills including the ability to clarify and explain instructions clearly.Support students in small group and on a 1-2-1 basis.To enable students to participate in learning activities by providing support, as appropriate for their specific difficulties.Produce legible, accurate and prompt written reports/records.To help students access the national cur