Job Description

PERSON SPECIFICATION - Teaching Assistant

To work closely with your class teacher and support them in their duties. Flexibility is key for this role, as your tasks may change from day to day. Typical activities include:

1:1 student support Small group support Preparation of learning materials Report writing Tracking folder management ASDAN folder management Activity support Food technology Arts and crafts Social and life skills support Safeguarding Fire warden H & S monitoring COSHH monitoring First aid Walking students to and from therapy sessions Collecting students from their taxis.
Teaching Assistant responsibilities

Assist the class teacher with conducting lessons, managing the classroom and developing materials Track student progress during their placements and create reports to let parents/placing school understand what their children/students are learning Empower students through programmes designed to enhance their academic and social achievements Support parents with application of the student's programme Work with computers and specialised equipment to make these resources available to the teacher during lessons Act as a nurturing and encouraging influence for students during lessons Monitor the classroom and minimise distractions and disruptions. Ensuring that therapeutic language (PACE) is used in the classroom and modelling this with / to students.
Teaching Assistant qualifications and skills

Essential experience working:

As a teaching assistant or similar post With children who experience EBSD With children with SEN With Safeguarding procedures Of lone working in the community and schools
Desirable experience :

Hold a current teaching assistant qualification or be willing to work towards a TA qualification. Strong verbal and written communication skills Previous teaching assistant experience Familiarity with learning management systems and other educational software e.g. Bromcom, SIMS.
Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: From 19,905.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Discounted or free food Employee mentoring programme Health & wellbeing programme
Work Location: In person