One-to-One Teaching Assistant

1 month ago

Dunstable, Central Bedfordshire, United Kingdom Polaris Community Full time
Contract: Fixed Term (1 year) Full-Time Term Time Only

Basic Salary: 19, ,160.57

Benefits: Company Pension, Life Assurance, Employee Discount Scheme

Location: Dunstable, Beds

Start date: ASAP

About our School

Located in Dunstable, approximately 2 miles from the M1, our new school offers a safe and supportive environment for pupils from 5 to 18 years old.

With significant investment and an abundance of new resources, the successful applicant will have the opportunity to shape and mould the school to create a supportive environment that promotes self-discipline, and engagement, and inspires learning. Our mission is to provide each pupil with a diverse and appropriate education that encourages aspiration and achievement.

We are part of the Polaris Community and have been passionately improving the lives of young people for over 30 years. Within the Polaris Community, we have six SEN Schools across the UK that work together to provide each pupil with a tailored, diverse, and appropriate education in a safe, supportive environment that promotes engagement, inspires learning, and encourages achievement. We're also incredibly proud that 100% of our inspected services have been rated as Good or Outstanding by Ofsted.

Role responsibilities

  • Dedicated to mentoring and supporting one pupil or else a small group of no more than six pupils
  • Having an awareness of the EHCP for pupils in your care and to support in meeting and evaluating targets
  • Supporting the Classroom Teacher during lessons
  • Reporting on pupils' progress and concerns, and liaising with other School staff to ensure pupils needs are met
  • Supervision of pupils during non-classroom time including extra-curricular activities and school trips
  • Assisting with lesson planning and classroom preparation
  • Setting work where appropriate, and marking
  • Building positive relationships with your pupil/s and driving interaction and positive learning outcomes

Requirements

  • Have a strong basic education, ideally to A-level, with a minimum of GCSE Grade C or equivalent in English Language and Mathematics, and sound IT skills.
  • Be flexible with a growth mindset.
  • Previous experience in a similar role ie, Teaching Assistant
  • Some previous experience of working with pupils with SEMH within an Educational setting
  • Be experienced and confident enough to take additional responsibility in an area of school ie, Food Hygiene, Forest School, Lunchtimes, School Yoga etc
  • Experience of behaviour management and techniques
  • Committed to professional development and willing to learn
  • Must be willing to undergo an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check prior to commencing work.

What we offer

  • A workplace that values the emotional health and wellbeing of everybody (you included)
  • A commitment to support your development in acquiring new skills through a wide range of professional opportunities
  • An opportunity to make a huge contribution to the lives and lifelong learning of vulnerable children who deserve high quality teaching in a safe educational provision
  • A friendly and inclusive team who are passionate about improving pupil outcomes

The successful candidate will be required to complete an enhanced DBS Check, cost of which will be met by Stannard School.

Stannard School is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates.

Stannard School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.

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