Level 2 SEND Teaching Assistant

What skills and experience we're looking for

Implementing agreed learning activities/teaching programmes, adjusting activities according to pupil responses/needs.

Implementing local and national learning strategies e.g. literacy, numeracy, KS3, early years and making effective use of opportunities provided by other learning activities to support the development of relevant skills.

Supporting the use of ICT in learning activities and developing pupils’ competence and independence in its use.

Helping pupils to access learning activities through specialist support.

Determining the need for, preparing and maintaining general and specialist equipment and resources.

Being aware of and complying with policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person.

Being aware of and supporting difference and ensuring all pupils have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop.

Contributing to the overall ethos/work/aims of the school.

Appreciating and supporting the role of other professionals.

Attending and participating in relevant meetings as required.

Assisting with the supervision of pupils out of lesson times, including before and after school and at lunchtime.

Accompanying teaching staff and pupils on visits, trips and out of school activities as required and taking responsibility for a group under the supervision of the teacher.

What the school offers its staff

• A friendly and dedicated staff team, who go above and beyond for our community
• A welcoming, lively and diverse community
• A well-resourced school with excellent facilities
• A supportive team that works collaboratively
• High-quality professional development and opportunities for progression

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.