Job details
The Brookfield School
Teaching Assistant Permanent /Variable
Teaching Assistant to cover Maternity Leave
Do you want to make a difference, everyday?
The Trustees and Headteacher of this warm and nurturing school are seeking to appoint a Teaching Assistant (SEN) to work in our specialist primary or secondary classes of between 6 to 10 pupils, supported by other Teaching Assistants and a specialist teacher. CPD is comprehensive, with opportunities for in person and online learning around trauma, neurodiversity and understanding behaviour.
An exciting opportunity now exists for an ambitious and empathetic professional to join us as we work with vulnerable pupils from across Herefordshire. The successful candidate will have a passion for the welfare of young people and will help provide a high quality engaging and safe working environment for all of our pupils.
You will work closely with a fantastic team of staff helping to ensure positive outcomes for everyone in our care as part of the Mercian Education Trust family of schools.
Job activities could include:
· Support students in accessing and understanding learning.
· Support positive behaviour in class and beyond.
· Direct group activities within and away from the classroom including implementing intervention programmes with targeted groups;
· Assist in the planning, preparation and clearing away of resources necessary for the delivery of the curriculum, including IT.
· Promote the self-esteem, progress and independent learning of children.
· Participate in general school activities including assembly, break and activities, sports day, educational visits etc. as required.
· Assist with the preparation and mounting of display materials.
· To undertake designated administrative tasks, in order to support teaching and learning.
Mercian Educational Trust is an equal opportunities employer and committed to the protection and safety of its students
We look forward to receiving your application.