Teaching Assistant

LEVEL 3 TEACHING ASSISTANT - Integrated Resource/SEND Specialist - 32.5 Hours per week, 39 Weeks per year Grade 4, Scale Point 7 - 12 - Start Date ASAP NURTURING CONFIDENCE, RESILIENCE AND INDEPENDENCE We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic Teaching Assistant at Level 3 to join our hardworking and supportive SEND Department. We are an inclusive school who always work hard to make our practice as good as it possibly can be for all the pupils. We have an Integrated Resource here at Forge Valley School which provides support for pupils with Autism/communication difficulties. The pupils are taught in mainstream lessons with enhanced TA support. We also have a Support for Learning Team which provides support for mainstream pupils with a range of SEND. This role is to work as part of a team of Teaching Assistants, and alongside subject teachers. The role also involves delivering interventions to develop academic, social communication and emotional regulation skills. The children with whom you would be working will have a range of SEND. You will be required to understand and support children facing these barriers.

The right candidate will:

• work effectively with subject teachers in lessons to enable pupils to access learning and make good progress
• deliver high-quality interventions for both small groups and individuals
• develop positive relationships with pupils, parents and staff showing care, patience, empathy and encouragement
• have good Numeracy and Literacy Skills
• have experience working with young people with social communication needs and other SEND
• have an ability to work using their own initiative
• have a positive and resilient mindset
• have the skills to maintain effective relationships and work well as a team
• have a high level of communication skills and the ability to relate positively to children and adults
• be flexible and able to adapt to changing situations and learn new skills
• a commitment to ensuring the safety of our pupils
• hold strong values that are aligned with the school and our department

At Forge Valley School we work together to create an inclusive environment and so enable pupils to grow in confidence, resilience and independence. Forge Valley is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check. Candidates are strongly encouraged to familiarise themselves with Forge Valley School Safeguarding procedures For further information or to visit the school, please contact: - Lorna Jennings – PA to Head of School Forge Valley School, Wood Lane, Sheffield, S6 5HG