Are you committed and passionate about SEN Education? We are looking for an experienced Teaching Assistant to join our team, who will be able to organise and lead on interventions for an identified cohort of our pupils, supporting their learning and progress to accelerate. If you enjoy using your initiative and knowledge to plan personalised and impactful learning experiences, this is a real opportunity to make a difference for the children and young people we work with.
Sutherland House School is a non-maintained special school for autistic children and young people aged 3-19. We offer small class groups, high staffing ratios and excellent opportunities for training and continued professional development.
As a member of the teaching team, supporting by delivering learning interventions, you will play a critical role in the educational progress of pupils. As part of this role, you will plan and deliver interventions in partnership with class teams, parents/carers and the school leadership team.
You will have the opportunity to work in collaboration with the wider organisation and it is essential positive communication is maintained between all stakeholders within the school.
Purpose of the Post:
The purpose of this role is to offer targeted learning interventions to an identified cohort of our autistic pupils, through thoughtful planning and delivery, drawing on a range of resources to offer personalised learning opportunities that seek to enable progress in specific skill and subject areas. The role will work closely with our teaching team, using their assessment to
Duties and Responsibilities:
> In consultation with Teachers, to identify pupils in need of targeted support in relation to their learning.
> Draw on a wide range of programmes and resources to plan and deliver individualised programmes of support for specified pupils, developing key skills including, Literacy, including phonics, reading, writing, speaking and listening numeracy knowledge and skills relating to specific subject areas
> Record, monitor and evaluate intervention data to show impact and progress over time from start to end point. This should be communicated with teaching staff and parents/carers.
> To enable pupils to access learning, using autism specific, individualised approaches, within both 1:1 and group learning situations.
> To attend and contribute to classroom, curriculum, staff and other meetings as appropriate, including in-service training and mandatory training.
> To co-operate with the Headteacher and staff at all levels in providing a caring, happy, safe and secure environment for pupils.
> To foster and maintain good working relationships and full co-operation with members of staff, parents and professionals.
> To play an active part in promoting good public relations in the locality to increase public awareness and support for the aims and objectives of Autism East Midlands.
> Attend training activities and group supervision sessions led by specialist teams.
> To liaise with families and external agencies in a professional manner and record appropriately within the bounds of confidentiality.
> To maintain good links with parents through home school diaries, attendance at parents’ meetings, home visiting, in consultation with the Class Coordinator and Teachers.
> To encourage self-advocacy, respect and dignity at all times.
> To work within equal opportunity guidelines whilst demonstrating diversity and respect for individual choices.
> To protect pupils from danger, harm and abuse in accordance with current safeguarding adults and children legislation and be responsible for the general welfare and security of those within your care.
> To understand and manage pupil behaviour, following physical intervention guidelines as defined by Autism East Midlands.
> To bring to the attention of the Class Coordinator and Teachers any significant development and / or behavioural difficulties associated with a particular pupil.
> To assist with supervision of pupils at break and mealtimes and fully participate in toilet training, personal hygiene and other aspects of the self-care programme.
> In consultation with the Class Coordinator and Teachers, to maintain a good quality of physical environment, including the maintenance of equipment and organising designated display work.
> To promote high standards of hygiene and welfare for the pupils within the class, liaising with senior staff as appropriate.
> To ensure that your conduct within the community does not conflict with the professional expectations of Autism East Midlands.
> Comply with Health and Safety, Fire Regulations and Autism East Midlands policies.
> To carry out any other reasonable duties and responsibilities within the overall function commensurate with the grading and level of responsibilities of the post.
Please be aware, we are unable to accept applications from candidates who have restricted hours, and we are unable offer sponsorships.
What we offer:
> Extensive induction with autism specialist training
> Paid job-related qualifications during employment
> Free initial DBS Check
> Employer pension scheme
> Friendly and supportive work environment
> Refer a friend scheme worth £500
> Access to the Blue Light Card scheme
> Employee Assistance Programme
> Paid maternity/ paternity/ adoption leave
We reserve the right to close the advert once sufficient applications have been received, therefore, we advise you to submit your application as soon as possible.
Autism East Midlands is an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from anyone interested in working with people with autism. We are also a Disability Confident Employer. If you meet the person specification criteria and are eligible for the Disability Confident scheme, we will guarantee you an interview – just let us know in your covering letter or in your email when you send us your application form.
Either way don’t forget to tell us if you are applying under the Disability Confident scheme.
Autism East Midlands is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. If you’re a successful applicant you will need an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check, this cost will be met by Autism East Midlands. The successful applicant will need to sign up to the annual DBS Update Service at a current cost of £13 per year
We require evidence to show your Right to Work in the UK (if applicable)