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We are looking for energetic and dedicated Teaching Assistants to support our students in achieving growth academically and emotionally.
Haywards Farm School is a small, outstanding independent school in West Berkshire, catering to 34 students with a range of special educational needs, including learning difficulties, social and emotional challenges, and autistic spectrum disorders. Many students have a history of non-attendance and require support to successfully transition into the school environment.
The Teaching Assistant will work specifically with a vulnerable student. The role will ensure the student has consistent one-to-one support that will help build trust in a school environment, promote great attendance, and build confidence academically to achieve in core subject areas and areas of vocational interest.
The role will involve building a good rapport with students, active listening, and providing assertive challenge and support to achieve results. It will require flexibility, creativity, and therapeutic understanding to meet the needs of the student and those outlined in their EHCP (Education, Health and Care Plan). The role also involves ensuring the health, safety, and welfare of all pupils at Amegreen Education.
Main duties of the role:
1. Deliver 1:1 support designed to meet the student’s needs, helping them concentrate and complete tasks.
2. Support the engagement of the student in assessment and support tools (G L Assessment and Accelerate reader) as part of the school assessment cycle.
3. Listen to the student, guide them appropriately, and provide feedback on their progress to parents and staff.
4. Collaborate with school therapists to implement strategies and link all work with the student’s EHCP objectives.
5. Help plan and prepare project work, utilizing resources within Future Education, and explore community facilities such as libraries, museums, and other venues relevant to curriculum subjects.
Why work for us?
* Private use of our company holiday home on the south coast (when not in use for our children)
* Enrollment into a diploma (Level 3 Children and Young People) with support for further qualifications and career development
* Health Cash Plan for healthcare and wellbeing appointments
* Sick pay (after probation)
* Company pension
* Eligibility for the Blue Light Card
* Discount on driving lessons
* Long service awards and employee recognition
* Death in Service benefit (x4 salary)
* Referral bonus of up to £500
Equality and Diversity
Amegreen is committed to an inclusive environment and encourages applicants from all backgrounds. Accessibility adjustments are available upon request.
Safeguarding and GDPR
All positions require a satisfactory DBS check and adherence to safeguarding and GDPR policies. Successful candidates will undergo thorough safeguarding onboarding, including employment history review and DBS check.
Additional details
* Seniority level: Entry level
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Education and Training
* Industries: Primary and Secondary Education
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