SEN Teaching Assistant
Harrow
Permanent / Full time
September start date
£100 per day
Main Objectives:
To work under the direct instruction of teaching staff and other professionals, usually in the classroom with the teacher but also within other settings, to support access to learning for pupils and provide general support to the teacher in the management of pupils and the classroom.
To support pupils with a range of additional needs from profound to moderate learning difficulties plus social and emotional and needs depending upon the school designation.
Support for Pupils
1. Attend to the pupil's personal needs and implement related personal programmes, including social, physical, hygiene, first aid and welfare matters. This may involve intimate care of children that are not yet, or may never be, toilet trained
2. Support pupils with a range of medical needs, for example seizures, asthma, diabetes.
3. If applicable, administer medication in accordance with an agreed plan under direction of the Head and following appropriate training/sign off.
4. Attend specific health training and support the health needs of specific pupils as required
5. Support delivery of the universal offer of therapy programmes. This may include, but not limited to, meeting the moving and handling needs of pupils as directed by SLT and in line with EHCP
6. Support for pupils who are in emotional crisis, inline with training received and following the schools protocols in relation to this.
7. Supervise and support pupils ensuring their safety and access to learning.
8. Supervise and support pupils during breaks and lunch to include helping them with eating lunch and lunch time activities
9. Establish good relationships with pupils, acting as a role model and being aware of and responding appropriately to individual needs.
10. Promote the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils.
11. Encourage pupils to interact with others and engage in activities led by the teacher.
Person Specification:
Qualifications and Experience:
12. Any relevant qualification is desirable but not essential.
13. Level 2 qualification in Maths and English (e.g GCSE or equivalent)
14. Experience of working with Primary and / or Secondary school age children preferably within a learning environment.
15. Experience of working with children with special educational needs and/or complex learning difficulties.
Knowledge and Understanding:
16. Able to work constructively as part of a team, understanding classroom roles and responsibilities.
17. The ability to communicate well in both verbal and written format with a good level of numeracy and Literacy
18. Can demonstrate an understanding of the needs of children with a range of learning difficulties
19. Able to use basic technology - computer, video, photocopier.
20. Understanding of relevant policies, including safeguarding, codes of practice and awareness of relevant legislation.
21. Understands the need for sensitivity and confidentiality.
22. Can demonstrate an understanding of the importance of safeguarding in the context of a school supporting vulnerable children and acting in a way that at all times safeguards pupils
23. Willingness to undertake training as required
We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. You will have a safeguarding responsibility if appointed.
The successful candidate will be subject to enhanced clearance through the Disclosure and Barring Service and employment will be subject to references.
This post is not exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.