One to One Teaching Assistant

One to One L3 Teaching Assistant

Contract type: Full-Time, Term Time Only

Salary: £20,422 – £21,111.51

Contract term: 12 month fixed term contract – Term Time Only

Location: Horsham, West Sussex

Hours: 08:30 – 16:30

We specialise in working with adolescent males who have complex needs associated with early trauma. Working in a trauma-informed way, we seek to develop the whole person, allowing them to move on and reach transitional milestones.

We are seeking to appoint a One to One Teaching Assistant to join our staff team. This is a full-time role, Monday to Friday, 08:30 – 16:30, term time only. The role is mainly based at one site, but can involve supporting at local PE venues and latterly college settings.

Areas of Responsibility and Key Tasks

• Working with the Headteacher and Class Teachers to
  • Work in line with the therapeutic approach adopted by the Apple Orchard environment
  • Aid the pupil to learn as effectively as possible both in group situations and on his/her own by, for example:
    • Clarifying and explaining instructions
    • Ensuring the pupil is able to use equipment and materials provided
    • Motivating and encouraging the pupil(s) as required by providing levels of individual attention, reassurance and help with learning tasks appropriate to pupils’ needs
  • Assist in weaker areas, e.g. speech and language, reading, spelling, numeracy, handwriting/presentation
  • Use praise, commentary and assistance to encourage the pupil to concentrate and stay on task
  • Liaise with class teacher, SENCO and other professionals about Individual Personal Education Plans (PEPs), contributing to planning and delivery as appropriate
  • Provide additional nurture to individuals when requested by the class teacher or SENCO
  • Be consistent and effectively implement agreed behaviour management strategies
  • Establish supportive relationships with the pupil concerned
  • Promote the acceptance xlqdzyr and inclusion of pupils with SEN, encouraging appropriate interaction between pupils
  • Monitor pupils’ responses to learning activities and modify/adapt activities as agreed with the teacher to achieve intended learning outcomes

Person Specification

• Minimum qualification of GCSE A-C or equivalent in Maths and English
• Level 3 or above Teaching Assistant qualification
• Understanding of the challenges of supporting students with Emotional, Behavioural or Social needs
• Ability to work as part of a close team
• Desirable: experience of working within a specialist environment

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