Job Overview:

• We are looking for enthusiastic and dedicated Teaching Assistants with a can-do attitude to work alongside the class team promoting a love of learning for pupils and to enable them to make progress towards positive outcomes.
• Having experience in education would be highly advantageous but we also recognise experience of other similar environments.
• This a full-time temp to permanent role (term-time) working in a SEND School based in Burton-on-Trent, working with complex needs of children and challenging behaviour in all key stages.

Responsibilities:

• Support the class teacher prepare for lessons including displays and resources.
• Assist with a range of education activities designed to meet the needs of the individual or small group which may include direct teaching/instructing overseen by a teacher.
• Monitor and evaluate children’s completion of work.
• Support progress to outcomes.
• To manage and support all students reducing challenging behaviour.
• Ensure all aspects of the pupil’s education day is planned, assessed and reviewed holistically and individual needs are met.
• Undertake activities with either individuals or small groups of children to facilitate their physical, emotional and educational development which may include swimming, outdoor activities, animals and community access.
• Assist whenever necessary with personal hygiene, advice and guidance to pupils.
• Promote independence to individuals.
• Promote and reinforce the pupil’s self-esteem and encourage the child to maximise their achievement and development.
• Establish positive relationships with the children and parents/carers.
• Assist in supervising pupils during lunch as required.
• Follow child protection and safeguarding procedures at all times.

Requirements:

• Have a Teaching Assistant, Childcare or other relevant qualification.
• Have relevant experience working with children and young people who have SEN needs such as ADHD, Autism and learning disabilities.
• Experience working with children with additional learning needs, special educational needs or disabilities.

• Have the patience to provide 1:1 support to children with SEN needs.
• Have high expectations of pupils’ achievements and a commitment to excellent standards.
• Work well as part of a team and as an individual.
• Be enthusiastic, energetic and committed to making learning exciting.
• Have excellent communication skills with children and adults.

• Demonstrate experience of developing effective resources for young people with additional needs.
• Demonstrate effective record keeping with an awareness of the Data Protection Act and sharing information protocols.
• Be committed to adhering to the organisation’s policies, procedures and practices
• Comply with necessary Enhanced DBS and Social Media checks.

Join us in making a difference to make a significant impact on children’s education while working alongside experienced educators in a supportive environment.