Teaching Assistant x 2

What skills and experience we're looking for

• The particular duties of the Teaching Assistant will be determined by the Head Teacher/Deputy and /or SENDCo and will be arranged to meet the needs of the School and pupil(s) being supported. This may include working with pupils with a statement of special educational needs.
• Activities may be undertaken within the classroom or in an alternative location.
• To supervise and support pupils undertaking designated activities in a group or on an individual basis and to assist their learning and development by:

o Clarifying and explaining instructions.

o Reinforcing relevant aspects of the planned teaching programme, particularly literacy and numeracy.

o Being sensitive to the requirements of pupils with special needs, using initiative to be resourceful when meeting a range of SEN needs and encouraging participation and independence.

o Assisting pupils with the appropriate use of materials and resources, including ICT applications.

o Planning for/running and assessing intervention programmes

• To support designated pupils with special needs through the delivery of appropriate aspects of the Individual Support Plan (ISP) as directed by the relevant practitioner and to contribute to reviews, if required.
• To assist with the monitoring of pupils’ progress and the identification and preparation of appropriate materials and resources for teaching or display purposes.
• To attend to pupils’ personal needs, including social and health training, hygiene and basic first aid. (This may include the administration of medicines by agreement and subject to any appropriate training being given).
• To provide daily supervision and support play during lunchtimes.
• Contribute to “The Best Chance of Success” ethos of the school.
• Willingness to undergo relevant training, as available.

What the school offers its staff

• Access to Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to work scheme
• My Gym discounts
• Membership of the local government pension scheme (LGPS)
• Blue Light Card

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.