Teaching Assistant

Overview The role is primarily class-based, working alongside a teacher with a group of up to 8 pupils. The focus of the role is to support the pupils’ learning, wellbeing and ensuring positive behaviour for learning, along with maintaining the classroom environment to a high standard. We recognise the value of effective teamwork and our Teaching Assistants are very much part of both our Class Teams and the wider Whole School team. Their input forms an integral part of our provision and is valued by all staff, including the Senior Leadership Team. The successful candidate will have a flexible approach, be willing to gain knowledge and experience of working with children in KS1-2 who have social, emotional and mental health difficulties through CPD training. The post requires someone who is highly resilient, able to work well as a member of a successful team and someone who has highly developed interpersonal skills and a good sense of humour. Responsibilities – Supporting the teacher Selecting and preparing resources in agreement with the teacher. Ensuring safety in the learning environment. Checking availability of learning materials and ensuring supply in agreement with the teacher. Working closely with the teacher to maintain accurate, legible, updated and secure records. Carrying out administrative duties as required by the teacher in collecting, and collating information which has to be passed on. Promoting and safeguarding the welfare of pupils in your care or that you come into contact with in accordance with the whole school’s Child Protection Policy. Delivering planned activities in the absence of a teacher over a short period of time. Being committed to developing your expertise in relation to the student needs profile. Responsibilities – Supporting the pupil(s) The development of good, productive working relationships with pupils which encourage independence and responsibility for their behaviour. Providing comfort and immediate care for minor accidents, upsets and ailments. Observing behaviour patterns in pupils and reporting concerns to relevant persons. Encouraging and re-enforcing positive behaviour and interactions between pupils. Supporting individuals and groups in complying with behaviour targets the teacher has set. Monitoring behaviours attentively in order to defuse possible conflict situations. Seeking assistance in conflict situations which are outside your role and authority to resolve. Managing own behaviour in response to pupil actions. What the school offers its staff The school offers a visible and approachable senior leadership team and an enthusiastic and committed team of teachers and support staff. A strong support network both within the school and across Authentic Education. All staff are part of a professional learning community in which evidence-informed CPD is designed to meet individual needs. Strong potential for career progression. A culture that respects work-life balance and an ongoing commitment to wellbeing with a dedicated Wellbeing Champion. An Employee Assistance Programme including in the moment support and counselling sessions with an external provider. Staff benefits include free eye testing for DSE users through Specsavers, free will writing through Dunham McCarthy Solicitors and reduced price corporate gym membership through BH Live. A competitive pension through Teachers’ Pensions or The Local Government Pension Scheme for support staff. Commitment to safeguarding Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children. You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. #J-18808-Ljbffr