We are seeking a well-qualified and enthusiastic person to join a popular and supportive Student Support Department. A contribution to the wider life of the School, both in pastoral and co-curricular activities, is expected. Teaching Assistants support students in Key Stage 3 and 4 in a variety of subjects, as determined by the Head of Student Support. Pay and Benefits Cobham Hall has its own pay scale, and salary is dependent on experience. The School also offers: Pension Scheme. An opportunity to develop your leadership skills with an eye towards further leadership. Comprehensive induction and on-going opportunities for Professional Development. Enthusiastic students, willing to learn. Small class sizes. Use of the School fitness room, tennis courts and swimming pool. Free onsite parking. Lunches and refreshments provided. Access to 150 acres of Grade II designed parkland. Staff members are eligible for up to 50% fee remission. Cycle to work scheme. Electric vehicle charging points Reports to: Head of Student Support The responsibilities of the Teaching Assistant will include the following To support the learning of students who have specific learning difficulties such as dyslexia and are on the autistic spectrum within a structured teaching situation or individually as required To assist in promoting the learning and personal development students to whom you are assigned and be a positive advocate and role model To be aware of lesson objectives and to assist students in making progress towards these To be passionate about supporting students with additional learning needs and to attend training on specific learning difficulties and autism as directed by the Head of Student Support To engage in a discourse with teaching staff about planning, and to assist in the preparation and development of resources To be familiar with students SSD profiles and to use this knowledge to inform support of students To monitor students progress and achievement, bringing issues of concern to the attention of the appropriate members of staff To maintain records of intervention where appropriate and to make them available for inspection upon request by the Head of Student Support or another member of senior staff To contribute to being CReSTed Inspection ready as directed by the Head of Student Support To work with students as directed to maintain personal confidence, promote positive behaviour and encourage independence To supervise students where required, to ensure their health and safety To support SSD students in their entitlement to examination concessions in internal and external examinations To contribute when appropriate to any multi-disciplinary discussion of students needs/progress and to attend regular student support meetings as required To participate in relevant staff development alongside those related to SSD students To become familiar with, understand, and adhere to School policies and procedures To maintain confidentiality in and outside the workplace To undertake from time to time such work as may reasonably be determined by the Head of Student Support with regards to students