Teaching Assistant

Location: Sunderland

Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 – 15:30

Type: Temporary – Permanent

• To work as part of the academy/department to support interventions with students who require additional mentoring to achieve GCSE
• To work with other small groups and individual students across Key Stage 3 and 4 as required
• To promote the learning and welfare of students by providing practical and learning support to students, including those with special needs under the direction of a class teacher/Inclusion Manager

Responsibilities

• Deliver intervention programs to individuals and small groups, preparing relevant and appropriate learning experiences in conjunction with the academy/department staff, enabling them to achieve maximum access and participation in the National Curriculum
• Discuss reasons for underperformance with students, through interview
• Assist in the development of suitable intervention material and keep a log on students who undertake intervention, providing assistance on the recording and reporting procedures
• To work under the direction of the class teacher and to assist in the planning, monitoring and evaluation of the student’s learning ensuring that progress is clearly recorded and related to the learning objectives for that student
• Liaise regularly with the head of department and teachers, informing them of progress and providing relevant feedback.
• Help students to further develop literacy skills. To help students develop their language and reasoning skills and to assist students in the organisation, preparation and display of set assignment tasks
• To establish productive working relationships with students, acting as a role model and setting high expectations
• Support the expectations for learning system to ensure high standards of student behaviour
• Under the direction of the teacher, to assist in maximising the use of ICT in the learning process
• Contribute to the formulation of measures that are directly connected to student achievement, in partnership with parents and under the direction of the relevant professionals
• To aid the student to learn as effectively as possible both in-group situations and individually by:
• Clarifying and explaining instructions
• Ensuring the child is able to use equipment and materials provided
• Motivating and encouraging the student as required
• Helping students to concentrate on and finish work
• Liaising with subject teachers about individual learning plans (ILP)
• Developing appropriate resources to support the children if required
• To encourage acceptance and inclusion of the student with special needs
• To develop methods of promoting/reinforcing the child’s self-esteem
• To assist in the development of a suitable programme of support (ILP) for students who need learning support
• To supervise whole classes occasionally during short-term absences of teachers
• Liaise sensitively and effectively with parents/carers as agreed with the teacher within your role/responsibility and participate in feedback sessions/meetings with parents or as directed
• Play an appropriate part in child protection procedures, such as relating relevant factual information and recording/reporting disclosures to the designated teacher/relevant professional
• To comply with academy policies and procedures at all times
• To participate in wider academy meetings and working groups as required.

GDPR

• To adhere to GDPR and Data Protection Regulations, whilst maintaining confidentiality
• This role wholly or mainly involves working with children

Safeguarding

• To follow all safeguarding and child protection policies and procedures.

Requirements

Qualifications

• 5 GCSE’s or equivalent, including English and Maths
• Willingness and ability to obtain and/or enhance qualifications and training for development in the post
• Evidence of continuous professional development and training

Experience

• Working in a school environment
• Experience of using Microsoft Office packages, SIMS, databases and web technologies

Abilities, Skills, Knowledge

• Excellent communication and listening skills
• Ability to respect and maintain confidentiality
• ICT literate with a working ability to use key IT software to present work to a high standard
• Ability to relate to students in a pleasant the sympathetic manner and to recognise potential child safeguarding issues
• Efficient and effective organisational skills
• Excellent customer service skills and ability to respond quickly as circumstances dictate
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team, understanding Academy roles and responsibilities and your own position within these
• Ability to adapt own approach in accordance with pupils needs
• Advanced understanding of national curriculum and other basic learning programmes/techniques
• Experience of resources preparation to support learning programmes

Personal Qualities

• A strong commitment to the values and ethos
• Commitment to support the schools agenda for safeguarding and equality and diversity
• A flexible approach and strong work ethic

For more information on this opportunity please feel free to contact Imperial Recruitment Group.

Imperial Recruitment Group is committed to being an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities, ensuring fair treatment throughout the recruitment process.