Teaching Assistant

Crowdys Hill is a dynamic and forward-thinking special school for pupils with moderate learning difficulties and complex needs from across the Borough of Swindon and beyond. We are seeking to employ individuals to work in the role of teaching assistant covering lunchtimes. Your daily duties will include: Assist in the setting up and removing of furniture for lunch time in any area of the school as required. Be responsible for the supervision of all pupil behaviour during the lunch breaks, in the playground, or other areas of the school as required and to share in school ethos of promoting a positive approach to behaviour management Be responsible for the pupil’s care as necessary, depending on Key Stage e.g. taking them to the toilet, providing comfort, dealing with accidents, being alert to signs that a pupil is unwell or distressed. Foster pupil’s self-esteem and independence, assisting pupils where necessary, for example; to carry trays etc to the table, and to return empty dishes etc to the service counter. to open packed lunches, cut up food and guidance on proper use of cutlery, assist in clearance of any spillage etc if required. assist as required in clearing tables, wiping them down and resetting according to meals. Give minor first aid to pupils, requesting assistance when needed with injuries or illness (training will be given). Liaising with the senior staff on welfare matters and injuries that cause concern. To report all accidents, ensuring that the procedure for recording accidents in the accident book is followed. If this sounds like the job for you, then we can offer: Friendly and supportive colleagues. Supportive school, committed to achieving exceptionally high standards. An interesting, diverse and exciting career. A strong ethos and a commitment to collaborative working. A commitment to safeguarding and the promotion of the welfare of children and young people. A sense of achievement at the end of a day. Ongoing training in all areas of the role. Variety to work across all ages of pupils. You will be a Swindon Borough Council employee, under their pension scheme. You will have access to other SBC employees discount schemes. A calm and reliable attitude with common sense is required. Free on-site parking. After 6 months successful probation you will be eligible to join our free health care scheme. Visits to the school are highly recommended and encouraged before applying to discuss the role. No previous applicants or CV's will be considered. In accordance with the provisions of the Data Protection Act 1998, jobholders should take reasonable care to ensure that personal data is not disclosed outside Council procedures, or use personal data held on others for their own purposes. In accordance with the provisions of the Freedom of Information Act 2000, ensure requests for non-personal information are dealt with in accordance with the Council’s written procedures. To comply with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1998 (as amended by S147 of the Nationality and Immigration and Asylum Act 2002) all prospective employees will be required to supply evidence of eligibility to work in the UK. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Applicants must be fluent in the English language (as a requirement of Part 7 of the immigration act - for the effective performance of a customer-facing role). Crowdys Hill School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment, all post holders are subject to background checks, an Enhanced Criminal Records Bureau Disclosure and employment checks. Online searches will be carried out and references will be called for and checked prior to interview. The right to work in the UK, qualifications and proof of address will be checked at the time of the interview.