Job Overview- SEN Teaching Assistant
Main purpose of the job:
¨ To support access to learning for pupils, including those with a variety of special educational needs, and provide general support to the teacher in the management of pupils and the classroom
¨ To supervise and ensure the safety of children throughout the day
¨ To encourage children to treat each other with respect and to follow the school's behaviour policies at all times
Key Activities/Responsibilities
¨ Assisting as a member of the classroom team in the supervision of students on work experience, trainees and voluntary helpers with whom the postholder is working
¨ To work under the instruction/guidance of teaching/senior staff, and responsible to the Assistant Head/SENCO
¨ To make decisions using initiative where appropriate within established working practices
¨ The postholder will be expected to use good common sense and initiative in all matters relating to:
* the conduct and behaviour of individuals, groups or pupils and whole classes
* the correct use and care of materials by individual and small groups of pupils
* the safety, mobility (if required) and hygiene and well being of the pupils
¨ To maintain the confidential nature of information relating to the school, it's pupils, parents and carers
¨ The provision, use and storage of equipment and materials used by pupils with whom the postholder is working
¨ The provision, use and storage of equipment and materials used by pupils with whom the potholder is working
¨ General responsibility for the care of all equipment and materials within the classroom/designated area of the school
¨ General responsibility for the care of all equipment and materials within the dining room/designated area of the school
¨ Internal at all levels, parents/carers, governors, community groups, health, social services, police, local authority, contractors, external agencies
Range of duties:
¨ Supervise and support pupils ensuring their safety and access to learning, attend to the pupils' personal needs. Implement related personal programmes such as provision maps, PSPs etc, including social, health, physical, hygiene, first aid and welfare matters
¨ Supervise and support pupils in healthy eating, physical activity, hygiene in the dinner hall, first aid and welfare matters
¨ Supervise designated areas, both inside and outside
¨ Ensure that all dining and other areas are cleared of pupils at the end of the lunchtime period
¨ Encourage pupils to interact with others and engage co-operatively in activities at lunchtime
¨ Establish good relationships with pupils, acting as a role model and being aware of and responding appropriately to individual needs
¨ Promote the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils
¨ Encourage pupils to interact with others and engage in activities led by the teacher
¨ Encourage pupils to act independently as appropriate
¨ To administer first aid, as appropriate - training will be arranged
¨ Due to the nature of the post, intimate care/hygiene may be required
¨ Prepare classroom as directed for lessons and clear afterwards and assist with the display of pupils' work
¨ Be aware of pupil problems/progress/achievements and report to the teacher as agreed
¨ Undertake pupil record keeping as requested
¨ Support the teacher in managing pupil behaviour, reporting as appropriate
¨ Gather/Report information from/to parents/carers as directed
¨ Provide clerical/admin support eg photocopying, typing, filing, collecting money etc
¨ Support pupils to understand instructions
¨ Support pupils in respect of local and national learning strategies eg literacy, numeracy, early years, as directed by the teacher
¨ Support pupils in using basic ICT as directed
¨ Prepare and maintain equipment/resources as directed by the teacher and assist pupils in their use
¨ Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person
¨ Be aware of and support difference and ensure all pupils have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop
¨ Contribute to the overall ethos/work/aims of the school
¨ Appreciate and support the role of other professionals
¨ Attend relevant meetings as required
¨ Participate in training and other learning activities and performance development as required, including an evaluation record
¨ Assist with the supervision of pupils on visits, trips and out of school activities as required
¨ To support, uphold and contribute to the development of Equal Rights policies and practices in respect of both employment issues and the delivery of services to the community
¨ Undertake already planned structured and agreed learning activities/teaching programmes
¨ Keep records of the above or other work carried out with pupils, on a format set out by the teacher
¨ There is an expectation that the postholder will comply with the school ethos in terms of behaviour and dress.
We are looking for practitioners who:
· Can support children to become confident and independent learners
· Have passion and commitment to make a difference
· Have high expectations of pupils and a commitment to promoting the strongest levels of care, guidance and support
· Dedicated and creative team players
Our pupils are looking for:
· Someone who is caring and makes learning fun
· Someone who smiles
· Someone who knows how to help me
We can offer you:
· Incredibly enthusiastic children who want to learn
· A fantastic community of parents and children
· Hardworking and enthusiastic staff who work as a team to raise standards and believe all children can succeed
· Strong support from an experienced team of Trustees, leaders and governors
· High quality training opportunities across the Trust
· A genuine commitment to establishing a healthy work-life balance
If you feel you would like to join our very successful, friendly and supportive Trust we would love to hear from you. Please provide us with your email and we will provide you with an application form.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £17,875.00-£18,156.00 per year
Benefits:
* Company pension
* On-site parking
* Referral programme
Work Location: In person