About the role
We are looking to appoint a Teaching Assistant to join our very skilled and committed team. You will be working closely with teachers supporting the learning of students in a range of subjects. You will also be expected to provide support for students requiring personal care. A comprehensive induction programme will be given, with opportunities for further training and further development.
Main Areas of Responsibility
- Support SEN students in a range of subject lessons
- Attend to pupils’ personal needs, including social, health, hygiene, first-aid and welfare matters
- Carry out administrative duties, e.g., classroom resources, photocopying, filing, record keeping
- Assist the subject teacher with the planning and delivery of learning activities.
- Accompany teachers and pupils on out-of-school activities and take responsibility for a group, under the direction of a teacher
- Manage challenging pupil behaviour
- Support students in exams/assessments by reading and/or scribing
- In the role of Key Worker; liaise with parents and carers; meet an identified key student on a regular basis and record these meetings on a central log
- Be responsible for monitoring and reviewing Individual Educational Plans for identified key students
- Be aware of and support differences. Ensure that pupils have equality of access to opportunities to learn and develop
- Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection; and report all concerns to an appropriate person
Benefits
- Training for school specific systems as required
- ‘State of the Art’ school facilities
- Children of staff have second priority admission after 2 years’ service or recruited to fill a post with a demonstrable skill shortage
- CPD Champion School
- Free and confidential access to our Employee Assistance Programme
- Enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme
- Cycle to Work scheme and free on‑site parking
- Free flu vaccinations
- Dedicated wellbeing team who are extremely passionate about ensuring our staff are well looked after
- Access to Occupational Health and Onsite Counsellor
- Discounted membership to our onsite Sports Centre, offering swimming and exercise classes
Application and Policies
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful applicants will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check. Safer recruitment Policy, Child protection Policy. To help us meet our high standards and aspirations of a fully diverse and inclusive workplace, we strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from all backgrounds to apply and to join us.
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