Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant Start Date: ASAP Salary Grade: Scale 5 (Pt12-15, FTE £33,609 - £35,109) Prorated salary range is likely to approx. (£28,909 - £30,200), dependent on experience, weeks per year and continuous service) based on working 35 hours per week, Permanent, term time only, plus 5 INSET/training days We are seeking a compassionate, proactive and flexible Teaching Assistant to join Eastbrook School. This is an important role supporting pupils’ learning, wellbeing, independence and inclusion. At Eastbrook, our Teaching Assistants are not attached permanently to one class or year group. Instead, they work flexibly across the school, responding to the needs of pupils and staff. This may include supporting learning in class, delivering academic interventions, providing targeted support for pupils with SEND and in ARP, or contributing to therapeutic and pastoral provision. We are looking for someone who can build positive relationships with children, work well as part of a team and respond calmly and professionally to the changing needs of a busy the school. The successful candidate will support pupils individually, in small groups and within whole-class settings, helping them to access learning, develop confidence, regulate their emotions and experience success. The role will also include supporting children during less structured parts of the school day, including playtimes and lunchtimes, and helping to ensure that pupils are safe, included and able to play and interact positively. The successful candidate may also be required to support pupils with personal care, intimate care, medical needs or physical needs, following appropriate training and always with dignity, sensitivity and professionalism. This post would suit someone with experience of working with children in a school or similar setting, who is calm, caring, reliable and committed to helping every child feel safe, understood and ready to learn.

The successful candidate will:

• Have experience of working with children in a school children in a school, early years, childcare or similar setting;
• Understand how to support children’s learning, wellbeing, independence and social development;
• Be able to support pupils across the school, rather than within one fixed class or year group;
• Deliver interventions and support programmes under the direction of teachers, SENCOs or senior leaders;
• Use calm, consistent and positive approaches to support behaviour and emotional regulation;
• Support pupils with SEND and in ARP, including pupils with communication, sensory, physical, social, emotional or learning needs;
• Be willing to support pupils with personal care, intimate care, medical needs or physical needs, following appropriate training;
• Communicate effectively with pupils, colleagues and parents or carers, under the direction of teaching staff or senior leaders;
• Keep accurate records and share relevant information with staff as needed;
• Have high expectations for all pupils and a clear commitment to safeguarding, inclusion and equality;
• Be well organised, flexible and able to work effectively as part of a team;
• Be committed to ongoing professional development. In return we offer:

• Have experience of working with children in a school
• A Good school with a welcoming and supportive community
• A student-centred, progress focused ethos.
• The opportunity to work with passionate, hardworking and supportive staff.
• A supportive and committed Leadership Team and Governing Body.
• A commitment to develop your skills through continued professional development.
• Purpose built specialist learning environment with industry level resources.
• A school which understands the importance of staff well-being and workload management. o

Eastbrook is an all through school. Whilst staff may be primarily based in secondary or primary, there is an expectation that staff contribute to and work across all key stages. Eastbrook School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and is an Equal Opportunities Employer.  This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and a comprehensive screening process, including Disclosure check, will be undertaken on all successful applicants