Farnham, Surrey, England
Education
Permanent | Part Time
ASAP
02/10/2024
30/10/2024
Teaching Assistant
Location: Farnham, Surrey, GU9 8UG
Salary: Pay scale WA4-10 to WA4-16 (FTE £22,333 to £25,863 per annum) (Actual £16,141 to £18,693 per annum)
Hours: 30.25 hours per week over 5 days
Our client is a special school for secondary pupils from Years 7 to 11 who have learning and additional needs.
The Role
They require teaching assistants to work term time only 30.25 hours pw (8.50am to 3.20pm Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and 8.35am to 3.20pm on Wednesday). You would be working under the direction of a teacher with students supporting whole class learning or with small groups of students or on a 1:1 basis.
Key Responsibilities:
* Work under the direction of teaching staff/senior managers to support the delivery of quality learning and teaching of pupils with special educational needs.
* Work with children and young people who have a range of significant and often complex SEND for example those with autism, social, emotional and mental health difficulties, moderate learning difficulties, speech language and communication needs and those who exhibit challenging behaviour.
* Undertake specified work with individuals, groups and whole classes under the direction and supervision of a qualified teacher.
* Encourage the participation of pupils in the social and academic processes of the school, and enable pupils to become more independent learners.
* Undertake work/care/support programmes to enable access to learning for pupils and to assist the teacher in the management of pupils and the classroom.
* Work collaboratively with teachers, staff members and other professional agencies to provide effective support.
* Awareness of and work within school policies and procedures.
* Work with children and young people with a range of significant and often complex needs and provide an appropriate level of emotional and physical support where necessary.
* Support pupils in developing and implementing their own personal and social development.
* Assist pupils with eating, dressing, hygiene and personal care (including toileting), as required, whilst encouraging independence.
* Provide basic first aid, liaising with senior leaders, lead medical admin and other qualified first aiders. If appropriate referral to health service in emergency cases.
* Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to safeguarding/child protection, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person.
* Show a duty of care to pupils and staff and take appropriate action to comply with health and safety requirements at all times.
* Be aware of and support difference and ensure that all pupils have access to opportunities to learn and develop.
Skills and Qualifications
It is essential that the post holder:-
* Is suitable to work with children.
* Has the ability to communicate clearly and effectively with students, staff and parents/carers.
* Has a flexible and adaptable approach to both work and to the behaviours of students
* Has a good understanding of the way children learn
* Has good organisational skills
* Friendly, caring, patient, fair, and consistent
* Calm under pressure
* Willing to go the 'extra mile'
* Enthusiastic with a positive attitude
Benefits
* Amazing students who want to learn
* A brand new, state of the art, English classroom
* Excellent IT facilities in a modern school fit for 21st century teaching
* A range of CPD opportunities to support professional development inside and outside the classroom.
* A range of evidence-informed strategies to support teaching and learning inside the classroom.
* A consistent approach to behaviour which ensures learning is not disrupted.
* A welcoming and supportive staff community
* Opportunities to collaborate across a range of mainstream and specialist provision schools within the Weydon MAT.
* External leadership/NPQ opportunities, including supporting masters' applications and aspiring senior leader's development programme
* On site car parking
* Westfield Health Cash Plan
To Apply
If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this reputable School, please proceed through the following link to be redirected to their website to complete your application.
https://www.abbey.surrey.sch.uk/1270/vacancies
The School is committed to creating a diverse workforce. They'll consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, religion, belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy, maternity, age, disability, marriage or civil partnership.