About this role
We are looking for a Level 3 Teaching Assistant with previous experience.
An ideal candidate would have a passion for working with children with SEN or additional needs or with previous experience of working with children in upper key stage 2.
Purpose of the job
To provide practical assistance to the line manager in the school catering for the personal welfare and education needs of pupils with the emphasis on supporting and delivering learning within a nurturing environment. To ensure a safe working environment for staff and pupils using a restorative approach where appropriate or necessary. To contribute to facilitating pupil access to the education system, promote inclusion, assess and support achievement and monitor progress towards school objectives. To support pupils on the special educational needs register as required. To take responsibility for managing different initiatives and delivery to groups and or whole classes.
Main duties
Personal Welfare
1. To provide personal care and assistance for all pupils who require such support, including break and lunch times as appropriate.
2. To know and apply school policies on Child Protection, Safeguarding and Behaviour.
3. To attend to minor accidents at school and supervise unwell children, where appropriate training has been given.
4. To know and apply de-escalation techniques.
Support
5. To support and motivate pupils to stay on task and complete work in a focused way.
6. To support pupils communication needs.
7. To encourage positive behaviour for all pupils in class.
8. To promote pupils’ social and emotional development
9. To support pupils in physical activities (PE, drama) as required.
10. To organise and take part in school activities and events as required, accompanying and supporting children on outings as necessary.
11. To provide additional nurture to individuals when requested by the class teacher or SENDCo / Inclusion Leader
Teaching & Learning
12. To prepare and assist in the preparation of the classroom, resources, equipment and computers for use by pupils.
13. To ensure equipment/materials are suitable for learning activities, and prepare, design and adapt materials where necessary.
14. To assist the teacher to supervise and support pupils’ SEND Action Plans, assisting with work programmes, written observations and records on pupils’ progress.
15. To work on specific activities under the guidance of the teacher or other lead person, to small groups and or whole classes.
16. Assist the classroom teacher in the planning and delivery of class activities.
17. To support the teaching of Literacy and mathematics curriculum by delivering strategies to individuals and or small groups.
18. Support the use of ICT in the classroom
19. To administer and assist in the administration of tests and tasks, and contribute to the assessment/reporting, of the National Curriculum
Training and Liaison
20. To attend training days and meetings which support the pupils or address the needs of the whole school.
21. Take part in some form of continuous development to review and develop their professional practice
22. To liaise with external agencies and follow advice for safety, learning and therapy programmes, as appropriate.
23. To contribute orally and in writing to the SEND action plan and Annual Review of supported pupils.
24. To have regular contact with parents/carers of supported children and feedback orally to appropriate staff.
25. To attend and contribute to team meetings as necessary.
Other
To follow H&S guidelines
Diversity
Provide effective support for colleagues
Other duties as required/ commensurate with post/grade.