Teaching Assistant

We are looking for an appropriately qualified, experienced and enthusiastic person who is confident in working across the key stages and with children who have communication and interaction needs to join our highly motivated and professional team. Key Requirements: Experience with children who have communication and interaction needs. The ability to work in small group settings and facilitate integration into mainstream classes. Skilled at providing a low-arousal, therapeutic environment and a range of interventions. The ability to work well in a team and with visiting professionals. Enthusiasm and creativity for engaging children and a passion for improving outcomes for all. NVQ Level 2 or equivalent. Duties and Responsibilities: Teaching and learning support To be an active and effective member of the SRP team. Support learning for pupils placed in the provision under the direction of the Lead Teacher, other professionals, the SENCO or class teacher. Develop a good understanding of the specific needs of pupils placed in the specialist resourced provision, including their individual targets. Support pupils’ learning in the provision and their mainstream classrooms so that they improve in independence, progress and attainment. Help pupils develop their personal, emotional, and social skills, implementing behaviour support plans and delivering pastoral care as agreed with the SRP team. Develop supportive relationships with pupils and individualised approaches. Help to maintain an appropriate learning environment to meet the needs of pupils placed in the SRP. Support the production and organisation of resources within the SRP in order to promote quality and independent learning Understand the personal, social and emotional needs of pupils and their impact on behavioural challenges. Provide supportive feedback to pupils under the guidance of the SRP Lead Teacher/SENCO or teacher. Provide personal care (e.g. toileting, changing, dressing and feeding, medication) as required. Support for Teachers Have a sound knowledge and experience of the KS1 and KS2 curriculum. Use strategies, in liaison with the teacher, to support pupils to achieve their outcomes. Assist with the implementation of learning activities. Monitor pupils’ responses to learning activities and accurately record achievement and progress as directed. Establish positive and constructive relationships with parents and carers. Support children and groups within the SRP and the mainstream classroom including taking small groups - e.g. phonics, circle times and focused activity learning. Duties may include helping with toileting and changing as the need. Support for Children Develop a positive and supportive relationship with pupils. Be aware of the differing needs of pupils. Provide individualised support for pupils, including those with special needs, ensuring their safety and access to learning activities. Set challenging and demanding expectations and promote self-esteem and independence. Provide feedback to pupils in relation to progress and achievement under guidance of the teacher. Support for the Curriculum Undertake structured and agreed learning activities, adjusting and adapting according to pupil responses. Undertake intervention, recording achievement and progress and feeding back to the teacher. Support the use of ICT in learning activities and develop pupils’ competence and independence in its use. Prepare, maintain and use equipment and resources required to meet the lesson plans or relevant learning activity and assist pupils in their use. Assist in the display and presentation of learning cues and pupils work inside and outside of the classroom environment as required. Support for the School Undertake training and CPD as required. Appreciate and support the role of other professionals. Attend and participate in relevant meetings as required. Assist with the supervision of pupils out of lesson times, including at lunch time as required. Accompany teaching staff and pupils on visits, trips and out of school activities as required and take responsibility for a group under the supervision of the teacher. Be a role model for pupils and colleagues in terms of behaviour and attitude. Always be punctual and professional. Maintain confidentiality, comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety, welfare, security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting any concerns to the appropriate person. Actively support the school equal opportunity policies and ensure that all pupils have an equal access to opportunities to learn and develop. We can offer: A dedicated space with access to therapy spaces, calm rooms and a variety of resources to support development. Ongoing training. Dedicated, friendly, supportive and highly motivated colleagues who strive to provide the highest quality of teaching for all of our children. Parents and carers who are keen to support their child’s learning. Visits to the school are welcome. This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and expects all staff, parents and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure.