40 Hours - Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4pm
Teaching Assistant Role and Responsibilities:
Working with children and young people with a range of needs, including autism, social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs and learning difficulties.
• Provide pupils with the level and type of support specified by the teacher, whilst at the same time encouraging the pupils towards independence and accepting responsibility for their own behaviour.
• Establish a good relationship with pupils by using language and other communication skills that the pupils can understand and relate to.
• Promote positive pupil behaviour in line with school policies by the use of praise and encouragement.
• Undertake playground supervision during the mid-morning and/or afternoon breaks and to deal with unruly behaviour and, where necessary, report difficulties to a member of the teaching staff.
• Work under the direction of the teacher to prepare and maintain an effective learning environment, by preparing work materials and apparatus and clearing up afterwards.
• Take part in training activities offered by the school and client to further knowledge.
• Abide by and work towards all the policies within the school e.g. Health and Safety
• Liaise regularly with the teacher and/or take part in planning meetings, inset days and any other meetings as required.
• Assist with language, literacy and numeracy development, and other activities under the direction of the teacher.
• Assist in the recording of lessons and assessment as required by the teacher
Essential Skills and Training
1. A Level 2 qualification (or equivalent) which is appropriate to the teaching and learning environment of learners and young adults.
2. Minimum 6 months experience with SEN and young people in the UK to be evidenced via CV and professional references
3. References: There must be a minimum of two references covering the current employer and where the candidate has worked within an Education, Health and Social Care setting all roles within a period of seven years will be requested.
4. Certifications
Safeguarding of Vulnerable Adults
Safeguarding of Vulnerable Children