SEN Teaching Assistant
Job Type : Temporary, Full Time
Salary : £70 – £90/annum
Job Summary
Please only apply for this position if you have:
Experience as a SEN Teaching Assistant in a high school.
If you are available immediately
If you have an update DBS Certificate (must be dated within the past three years)
The role is 35 hours a week.
Its a long term temporary position with a view to becoming permanent for the right candidate.
Job Description
SEN Teaching Assistant
Main Purpose of the Job:
To support access to learning and provide general support for the school in the management of pupils and resources, as directed by senior staff.
Main Duties
Support for pupils
To work with small groups of children under the supervision of the teacher including the implementation of ILPs
Give regular feedback on children’s progress to the class teacher and file records
Attend to children’s personal needs, including pastoral, social, health, physical hygiene, minor first aid and welfare matters
Establish good relationships with pupils, taking on role model by presenting a positive personal image and responding appropriately to individual needs
Promote the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils
Support for Teachers
To assist the teacher to ensure a safe classroom and outdoor environment, checking materials and personal equipment for defects and implement risk assessments carried out by the teacher according to school guidelines. This will include cleaning equipment used by pupils and ensuring its accessibility.
To work closely under the guidance of the teacher as required, with therapists, medical staff, and other personnel working with pupils, so that their advice and practice are integrated in to ILPs.
Provide curricular clerical/admin support, eg. photocopying, making lists, collection of monies.
Prepare the classroom for lessons, including display work under the direction of the teacher
Undertake pupil record keeping as requested (e.g. provide a written statement on pupil progress to the teacher)
Support the teacher in managing pupil behavior, reporting difficulties as appropriate
Gather and report information between parents and carers as directed
Support for the Curriculum
To provide support in all areas of the curriculum and on social occasions for pupils who have been identified as having medical conditions which disable their full independent access to mainstream school life.
Provide Curriculum / resource support and undertake programmes linked to local and national learning strategies
Support the use of ICT in learning activities and develop pupils’ competence and independence in its use
Prepare and maintain equipment/resources as directed by the teacher and assist pupils in their use
Support for the School
Be aware of and comply with child protection procedures, health and safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting any concerns to the relevant member of staff.
Maintain high standards of health and safety at all times.
Maintain good relationships with colleagues and work together as a team.
Assist in the supervision of classroom and outdoor activities.
Assist with the supervision of discreet groups of pupils for short periods when the teacher is not present.
Contribute to the overall ethos/work/aims of the school.
Be aware of and support difference and ensure all pupils have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop.
Attend relevant meetings.
Participate in training, including relevant learning strategies and other learning activities and performance management where required.
For this job we are looking for:
Experience of working with children/young people with behavioural difficulties and those with communication, severe, profound or complex learning difficulties where appropriate.
Numeracy/literacy skills
Ability to relate well to children and adults
Ability to work as part of a team
An understanding of the role of the Teaching Assistant and other professionals working in the classroom
Ability to use relevant technology eg photocopier
Understanding of national curriculum and other basic learning programmes/strategies
Basic understanding of child development and learning
Willingness to undertake first aid training as appropriate
Personal Style and Behaviour
Tact and diplomacy in all interpersonal relationships with the public, pupils and colleagues at work.
Self motivation and personal drive to complete tasks to the required timescales and quality standards.
The flexibility to adapt to changing workload demands and new school challenges.
Personal commitment to ensure support is equally accessible and appropriate to the diverse needs of the pupils.
Personal commitment to continuous self-development.
Personal Commitment to continuous school improvement.
APPLICANTS WHO ARE NOT AVALIABLE IMMEDIATELY, DONT HAVE AN UP TO DATE DBS AND DONT HAVE EXPERIENCE AS AN SEN TA WITHIN A HIGH SCHOOL WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.*
Job Types: Full-time, Temporary
Salary: £70.00 to £90.00 /day
