Overview
We are currently recruiting for inspirational and creative Teaching Assistants to join this exciting school. This is an opportunity to be part of something very special as we continue our journey to become a centre of excellence.
Responsibilities
* Reporting to the Class Teacher and the Higher Level Teaching Assistant, you will be responsible for the support and delivery of teaching and learning. You will model best practice and enable successful learning and achievement by young people and sustained improvement in their spiritual, moral, social, cultural, mental and physical well-being in preparation for the opportunities, responsibilities and experiences of adult life.
* Support may involve teaching young people who can behave in challenging ways; part of the role is teaching safer and more effective ways of communicating needs. A level of physical fitness is required, and reasonable adjustments will be made where possible to comply with the Equality Act 2010.
* Keep accurate records such as the recording of learning outcomes with excellent attention to detail. Demonstrate facilitation and reflective practice within the role.
About You
We are looking for highly motivated, active members of staff who are looking to embark on an exciting and rewarding career working with children and young people with Autism and learning difficulties. Previous experience is not essential, though desirable to have an understanding of Autism, Social, Emotional and Mental Health Difficulties and Learning Disabilities; ultimately providing care, education and support to children and young people. It is paramount that you are an effective, confident communicator.
Experience will not be essential as you will receive ongoing support and training with a full induction. It is more important to us that you have the right outlook, can build relationships with learners, and share our values and belief in their potential. "MacIntyre hire for attitude and train for skill."
You will be able to keep accurate records such as daily notes; mediation administration and learning outcomes with excellent attention to detail. You will demonstrate an approach of facilitation and reflective practice with a belief in a life of independence and choice for the young people you will support at all times.
Additional Information
Some of our young people are very active and may be vulnerable if left on their own. Some young people can behave in a way that is challenging to others; part of our role is to teach safer and more effective ways of communicating their needs. A level of challenge exists; this can be physical or a reluctance to engage. For these reasons, this role requires someone who is physically fit. MacIntyre Academies will, where possible, make reasonable adjustments to comply with the Equality Act 2010.
MacIntyre Academies\' mission is to become a leading Special Academy Trust that provides outstanding outcome-focused state education by promoting high aspirations, empowering parents as partners and equipping every child for adult life.
We currently have 4 Academies: Endeavour Academy in Oxford (opened 2014) for children and young people with autism and associated severe learning difficulties (ages 9–19); Discovery Academy in Nuneaton (opened 2015) for children with SEMH and/or autism; Quest Academy (opened 2017) for SEMH and/or autism; Venture Academy in Henley-in-Arden (joined 2020) for pupils in years 5–11 with SEMH and/or autism or related conditions.
MacIntyre Academies benefits greatly from its sponsor MacIntyre, which over the last 50 years has developed a strong national reputation as a high-quality, person-centred organisation.
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