Overview
The role of Specialist Teaching Assistant is to provide high quality support for children with severe learning difficulties (SLD), profound and multiple learning difficulties (PMLD) and complex therapeutic, medical and health needs, placing their quality of life at the centre of what we do.
Under direction from the teacher, and with support from the class team, you will be responsible for the development and education of all pupils in your allocated class.
Responsibilities
- Support an integrated and holistic approach to education, health and care.
- Work under the direct supervision of an allocated teacher.
- Support access to learning and provide general support to the teacher in the management of pupils in learning opportunities.
- Provide a high standard of direct care, including personal care.
Role Requirements
- Supporting EHCP delivery in school under guidance and supervision of the teacher.
- Assist in the delivery of educational work programmes by participating in day‑to‑day learning activities.
- Discuss with and report back to the teacher on the engagement in learning of pupils.
- Support the class team to maintain the learning environment.
- Work alongside class team, support the learning and care routines of pupils.
- Work as part of a team to ensure the wellbeing, behaviour, personal development and life skills of pupils enhance their learning opportunities and life skills and has an understanding of pupil’s happiness.
- Learn to effectively use and understand various electronic platforms (ECR, ClassDojo, Evidence PP) to support learning and monitor individual pupil progress.
- Communicate effectively with children and young people, families, and members of the inter‑professional teams.
- Understand a range of communication methods and styles that could help meet the child/young person’s communication needs, wishes and preferences.
- Recognise barriers to effective communication and reduce these as appropriate.
- Clearly report any concerns to senior staff and actions as instructed.
- Participate effectively in education, therapy, medical and care meetings.
- Utilise efficiently The Children’s Trust Information technology systems of communication and assist Children’s Support Assistants – Level 1 (and any others) in their development of effective IT skills.
Contract
This contract is for 52 weeks that the school is open.
Benefits
Staff benefits include shuttle bus, and more… Read more below.
In addition to an attractive salary, we offer a valuable range of benefits, including a staff flexible benefits platform, on‑site nursery, free eye tests, enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay, time out days for those experiencing menopause symptoms and time off for gender reassignment. Other benefits include free on‑site parking; a staff shuttle service from Epsom and Sutton train stations to Tadworth Court; subsidised cafeteria; on‑site staff accommodation (subject to availability); the ability to retain your NHS pension (where applicable), Teacher’s pension (where applicable) or the opportunity to join an alternative scheme; and the opportunity to develop your career in a supportive and collaborative environment.
We also offer additional annual leave days for those with long service, with entitlements ranging from 35 to 41 days (including bank holidays) depending on your length of service.
Equal Opportunity Employer
We welcome applications from all who share our ambition regardless of background. We will strive to ensure that any reasonable adjustments are made in respect of interview and working arrangements.
Rehabilitation of Offenders
Many roles at The Children’s Trust are exempt from the provisions of Section 4(2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, by virtue of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020) and as such, are subject to an Enhanced DBS check. Successful applicants will be required to complete an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check, which will disclose all unspent convictions and adult cautions and any spent convictions or adult cautions that would not be protected. The exceptions to this are our retail roles within The Children’s Trust shops, which are subject to Basic DBS checks.
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