Job Description

Teaching Assistant (ASC Centre)

Lydiard Park Academy is seeking an exceptional and motivated Teaching Assistant to work in our ASC Centre to join a Trust which truly values its staff and provides a highly supportive environment.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed by appointment.

Salary:

24 ,806 gross per annum FTE (16,645 gross per annum pro rata)

Hours:

Part time - 29 hours per week

Start date:

As soon as possible

Please note we do not have a specific closing date and will review applications as they come in. We reserve the right to close this advert at any point.

The Role:

This role is a pivotal one in the academy's future journey, as our newly appointed Teaching Assistant will help to continue to build upon the successes of our Trust. The successful candidate will form part of the support team and will work closely with the Principal, other senior leaders and all staff across the school.

ASC Teaching Assistant will support students from years 7 - 11 across the curriculum as directed by the Centre Manager.

Please see below for full details.

Why choose us?

The Park Academies Trust is a family of schools, both primary and secondary, that believes in 'collaboration not competition'. Together we are stronger!

Formed in 2016 with the vision to make a significant contribution to improving education, we are a growing Trust with a strong academic performance and are looking to enhance our team with committed and passionate teachers.

A family of eight schools; Abbey Park School, Lydiard Park Academy, Highworth Warneford School, The Deanery CE Academy, Orchid Vale Primary School, Red Oaks Primary School, The Kingfisher CE Academy and Bridlewood Primary School; the Trust offers a high quality all through educational provision from nursery right up to our Sixth Form based at Lydiard Park Academy, enabling staff and pupils alike to benefit from being part of a thriving multi-phase educational Trust.

Our aim is to offer all pupils a broad and inspirational curriculum while fulfilling individual learning needs. The positive and caring ethos at all our schools is combined with a clear mission to deliver the richest possible education experience which enables young people to leave our care as responsible citizens equipped to fulfil their personal goals and career aspirations.

In 2022, we celebrated another excellent year for GCSE results across both Trust secondary schools, and a very successful set of A level results from our Sixth Form based at LPA. We need talented staff as we take advantage of the unique opportunities ahead.

We offer:

A positive and dynamic environment in a Trust which is growing in both size and success
A strong pupil ethos centered on mutual respect and fulfilling potential
Competitive salary
A variety of career progression opportunities within the Trust
Support from experienced and knowledgeable colleagues across the Trust
Staff benefits package, including salary sacrifice electric vehicle leasing, affordable technology, cycle to work scheme, shopping and holiday discounts
Staff wellbeing: access to online GP, discounted gym membership, Employee Assistance Programme, wellbeing app
Attractive Pension Scheme

Safeguarding Statement

The Park Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All job offers are subject to satisfactory reference and DBS checks. In line with statutory guidance in 'Keeping Children Safe in Education', we will carry out an online search as part of our due-diligence on short-listed candidates.

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Job Purpose

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Under the direction of the Assistant Principal (SEND)/Head of ASC Centre, the post holder will work as part of a team to promote the educational, social, physical and emotional development of pupils within the ASC Centre.

The post holder will work with all pupils in the SRP to support them in school and act as a lead TA for a nominated pupil, having particular responsibility for his/her welfare. Regular liaison with parents, teachers and fellow TAs is an important part of the job.

It is expected that the post holder will have undertaken relevant training or have compensatory employment experience. It is desirable that he/she has a full understanding of the needs of pupils with ASC, and how to meet those needs.

Key Accountabilities:

Main duties

Under the direction of the Assistant Principal (SEND) / Head of ASC Centre, classroom teacher or designated supervisors:

Supporting the pupil

Provide appropriate levels of support and encouragement to a designated pupil in a range of lessons Observe pupils' responses to learning activities and encourage them to take as much responsibility as possible for their own learning/work. Monitor pupils' responses to learning activities and encourage them to take an interest in their own learning. Develop and maintain effective relationships with all pupils in the ASC Centre . Help pupils to develop some inter dependence, decision making skills, problem solving and general life skills (post holder will be responsible for delivering social and life skills to individuals/small groups of pupils) Ensure that homework tasks are completed during designated time

Supporting the teacher

Liaise regularly with teachers about what is being taught in lessons, and refer to the electronic schemes of work, resources etc in order to be well informed about the curriculum. Keep brief records of pupils' attitude, behaviour and achievement in lessons. Where necessary, and usually in consultation with the teacher be prepared to return to the ASC Centre when students are unable to cope with a lesson. Ensure that any materials e.g. text books are returned to departments.

Supplementary Accountabilities:

First Aider (training will be given) Minibus driving to support lessons or other school activity on an ad-hoc basis Support the academy behaviour management programme Monitor and contribute to any specific behaviour plans for pupils in the ASC Centre Support the effectiveness of all work teams Support the maintenance of pupil safety and security and minimise the risk from health emergencies.
In accordance with the provisions of the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974, to take reasonable care for the health and safety of yourself, colleagues and pupils who may be affected by your omissions at work, and to co-operate with the academy so far as is necessary to enable the academy to perform or comply with their duties under statutory health and safety provisions. Undertake any other duties that can be accommodated within the grading level and nature of this post.

Knowledge and Experience:

Minimum

Good general level of education to include Maths and English GCSE grade C or above, or further relevant experience in the absence of formal qualifications. Experience working as a TA or other relevant experience, Experience of: working with pupils with SEN or supervising and delivering a catch up programme or supporting a pupil with complex SEN by modifying and delivering programmes as directed by teachers and other professionals

Preferred

Already have:

ASC related qualifications and/or experience of working with ASC pupils

Training

Willing to keep up to date with current research/thinking on ASC and other diagnosed SEN Willing to complete on line training (as necessary) provided by the academy

Decision Making:

Working under the direction of the line manager/classroom teacher, but some discretion is required - works independently with individuals or groups. Likely to need to initiate contact with parents/carers for designated pupil.

Contacts and Relationships:

Principal Governors LA Officers Education professionals Parents Staff Pupils

Creativity and Innovation:

Working with children with SEN

Emotional Demands:

Responsible for individuals/groups of children, some will make emotional demands.

In accordance with the provisions of the GDPR, jobholders should take reasonable care to ensure that personal data is not disclosed outside the Academy procedures, or use personal data held on others for their own purposes. In accordance with the provisions of the Freedom of Information Act 2000, ensure requests for non-personal information are dealt with in accordance with the Academy's written procedures.

Safeguarding - Children & Vulnerable Adults

This organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Staff must work in accordance with the South West Child Protection procedures and Child Protection/Safeguarding Policy and understand their role within that Policy.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 16,645.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Cycle to work scheme Employee discount Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking Sick pay
Work Location: In person