SEN Nurture Teaching Assistant
Prospero Teaching are working with a SEN School based in Knowsley with an Outstanding Ofsted report.
In an inviting environment you would play a key role in enhancing the learning experience for all students, particularly those with special educational needs and disabilities. This role involves, promoting inclusion, managing student behaviour and contributing to the overall development and well-being of students with additional needs.
Main Purposes and Scope
To work under the direct instruction of teaching/senior staff, usually in the classroom with the teacher, to support access to learning for pupils with SEMH, additional complex needs and challenging behaviour, and provide general support to the teacher in the management of pupils and the classroom.
To deliver an area of the curriculum as agreed and under the supervision of the class teacher or Assistant Headteacher / Headteacher.
When to share/report concerns regarding pupil's physical or emotional need.
Whilst there are some pupils with EHCP's in main stream schools, the environment in a special school is far more intense and continuously presents a variety of both mentally and physically challenging situations for staff at all levels.
Key Accountabilities
Supervising and supporting pupils, ensuring their safety and access to learning.
Establishing good relationships with pupils, acting as a role model and being aware of and responding appropriately to individual needs.
Encouraging pupils to interact with others and engaging in activities led by the teacher.
Core Duties
Participating in pupils' behaviour programmes including risk assessment process.
Being aware of pupils' Individual Education Plan (IEP), Individual Behaviour Support Plan (IBSP) and termly learning programmes.
Dealing with unexpected situations which are not clear-cut, involving assessment, care and evaluation in the care and management of an individual pupil.
Attending to the pupils' personal needs and implementing related personal programmes, including social, health, physical, hygiene, first aid and welfare matters.
Being responsible for all aspects of feeding, toileting, changing & pupil hygiene.
Preparing classroom as directed for lessons and clearing afterwards and assisting with the display of pupils work.
Assisting with the supervision of pupils out of lesson times, including before and after school and at lunchtimes.
Rate and hours:
08:30am - 16:00pm
£105 - £115 per day