Overview
Are you a good communicator with a positive approach who can demonstrate a problem-solving attitude when supporting students with SEND? We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and adaptable Teaching Assistant to join our Learning Support Department. The school supports SEND students and aims to enable them to engage with the social and academic curriculum in an inclusive environment.
We are ambitious for all students and strive to produce confident, articulate and adaptable young people.
Responsibilities
Support students with a wide range of special educational needs within the classroom and during the school day, contributing to an inclusive and positive learning environment. Support assistive technology in the classroom where appropriate. Work as part of the Learning Support Department to support students with SEND in line with school policies. Participate in induction and training to develop professional practice.
Qualifications and Skills
- A caring and flexible approach when supporting students in an educational setting
- Enthusiasm and good communication skills
- A positive mindset with the ability to inspire a forward-thinking, problem-solving approach
- A good sense of humour
- Good and effective ICT skills to support assistive technology in the classroom
- Commitment to professional development
- Ideally a recognised qualification and/or experience of working with students who have a broad spectrum of learning difficulties, particularly ASD and social communication
- Minimum GCSE grade C or equivalent pass in Maths and English
Department and Setting
The Learning Support Department comprises a large team of dedicated staff who work with students with a wide range of special educational needs. The school has a designated specialist provision, The Sunil Centre, for children on the autistic spectrum; experience in this area is welcome but not essential as training will be provided.
Benefits
- Supportive senior management and departmental leadership
- A positive and friendly community with supportive colleagues
- Induction and training for new staff
- Opportunities for continued personal development (CPD) with specialised training opportunities
- A pleasant modern working environment
- Additional paid duties supporting students during the school day
- Employee assistance programme to support general wellbeing
- Free access to on-site fitness facilities
- Free on-site car parking
Equality and Safeguarding
We are committed to equality of opportunity for all our staff. We recognise the value of diversity in our team and the contribution it makes to pupils’ learning. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Therefore, the successful applicant will be subject to Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service checks.
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