Job Description

About:

VAL's Community are an inclusive, supportive and rewarding organisation who provide care and education for children and young people with Learning Disabilities and associated health and social conditions.

We are the only trauma recovery-based Learning Disability provider in the UK for children and young people.

Our

SAFETY

values underpin both what we believe and how we behave, creating a pathway for children and young people to excel:

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AFEGUARDING - at the heart of everything we do

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CCEPTANCE - we have a zero-tolerance approach to discrimination

F

OCUS - our values and ethos compliment the highly regulated industry we work in

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MOTIONAL RESILIENCE - we work together to build emotional resilience

T

EAMWORK - our values and ethos support good teamwork

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OUNG PEOPLE - we build on skills that will nurture our young people to achieve good outcomes
Please visit our website

www.valscommunity.co.uk

to learn more!

Overall Objective:

To provide education and organisational support to teachers, guide students during structured and non-structured sessions and assist each student to achieve their full potential. Offer personal care to students, in a respectful manner. The Teaching Assistant will work according to the values and beliefs of the school, including policies on equality of opportunity and the involvement of people who use services.

General duties

Promoting inclusion and adopting the school's ethos in all aspects of your work. Encouraging independence and good standards of hygiene and personal cleanliness in pupils through practical assistance, social training and by being a positive role model. Accompanying groups who are participating in educational visits. Preparing and clearing classrooms for lessons or activities, as directed by the teacher. Monitoring the needs and behaviour of pupils and reporting these to the classroom teacher, as appropriate. Providing general administrative and clerical support to the classroom teacher and other TAs with regard to lesson planning and resources. Undertaking pupil record keeping, e.g. taking registers, as requested. Undertaking relevant duties corresponding with the post that the classroom teacher may require. Upholding the school's Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy at all times, and ensuring pupils are safe and happy at school. Upholding the school's Equal Opportunities Policy by supporting all pupils to ensure they reach their potential. Adhering to the school's Health and Safety Policy by remaining vigilant to risks and keeping pupils' safety in mind at all times.

Experience

: The successful candidates will have experience of working with children, record keeping and monitoring, and developing new skills.

Qualifications & Training:

NVQ Level 3 in Supporting, Teaching and Learning Desirable, but not essential.

The successful candidate will have English and Maths GCSEs, three A-levels in relevant subjects.

Please note

all job offers are subject to safer recruitment checks, DBS clearance and medical clearance. Please ensure any relevant health conditions that may affect your ability to safely undertake your role are declared at Application Form and Interview stage.

Must be over 21 years old

Full job description available on request

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: Up to 13.21 per hour

Benefits:

Company pension
Application question(s):

Are you able to travel to and from the place of work without disruption to your working or contracted hours? Do you require any reasonable adjustments to be able to conduct the role you are applying for? Please speak to our recruitment Team if so. Are you over 21 years old? All of our staff will be trained in physical intervention. As a last resort, we have to use physical blocks and restraints. Please confirm that you are willing to undertake this aspect of the role.
Experience:

SEN School: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:

Level 3 Supporting Teaching and Learning (preferred)
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: Asp TA