Teaching Assistant

Job Introduction
Repton School is seeking an outstanding Teaching Assistant to work in our Personalised Learning Department.

We offer an attractive remuneration package. Repton is set in the beautiful Derbyshire countryside with the Peak District on our doorstep and close to several major cities. The successful applicant will join a thriving community and a school that is ambitious for the future.

Main Responsibilities

Qualifications/Attainment

Qualified TA status.

Desirable

English and Maths at GCSE.

Essential

Experience of working within a SEND department (or equivalent).

Essential

Skills and Duties Required

Ability to create and maintain strong, supportive relationships with pupils, staff and pupils and the community

Essential

Strong communication, organisational and interpersonal skills

Essential

Skills to implement an Education, Health and Care Plan.

Essential

To provide specialist skills and knowledge, at an advanced level, across a range of disciplines to support teaching staff in the development and education of our pupils

Essential

Support the Head of PL with developing and implementing Personalised Learning Plans (PLPs)

Essential

Organise and manage sessions with groups of pupils

Essential

Monitor and assess individuals and groups of pupils

Essential

Willingness to provide formal feedback and reports as required on pupil achievement and progress.

Essential

Willingness to support the Head of PL with maintaining pupil SEND records.

Essential

To support the Head of PL in the identification of SEND students and help implement, assess and plan the review cycle.

Essential

To take minutes of meetings where necessary.

Essential

To contribute to lesson cover in the PL Department.

Essential

About Repton School
Repton School, founded in 1557, is a leading co-educational School situated in the historic village of Repton. Five miles from Burton upon Trent and eight miles from Derby, Repton lies in the very centre of England. The School boasts a consistently fine academic record and is active and successful in a wide range of other activities. The School’s 600 plus pupils, both boys and girls, are predominantly boarders. Each belongs to one of the ten boarding houses. Repton prides itself on its long and close association with the village.

With the establishment of Repton Dubai in 2007, Repton was a pioneer among UK independent schools in establishing overseas ‘branches’. Repton International Schools Ltd has now established a family of six international schools (seven as of September), with four in the UAE, one in China, one in Malaysia and Repton Cairo opening in September. The School takes great pride in its international family and works closely with its overseas partners to ensure that each Repton International school fully reflects the ethos and values of the UK school.

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment, therefore the following shall be deemed to be included, in addition to the duties that you may be required to perform:
Promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young persons for whom you are responsible and with whom you come into contact.

Under the Sexual Offences Act 2003 it is a criminal offence for a person over 18 (e.g. teacher, matron, sports coach) to have a sexual relationship with a child under 18 where that person is in a position of trust in respect of that child, even if the relationship is consensual. This applies where the child is in full-time education and the person works in the same establishment as the child, even if s/he does not teach the child. Moreover, whatever the age of the pupil, a sexual relationship between an employee and a pupil will be considered an abuse of a position of trust and gross misconduct, likely to result in dismissal.

Package Description
**Location**: Repton School

**Contract Type**: Permanent, term-time only.

**Salary**: £20,450 per annum