Specialist P.E. Teaching Assistant

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job title:

Specialist P.E. Teaching Assistant

Grade:

NJC SC5 pt 11-15

Responsible to:

Assistant Headteacher

Responsible for:

Job purpose:

To support the delivery of PE lessons and lead targeted physical activity interventions designed to help students regulate their emotions and behaviour.

Special consideration:

Hold a clear Enhanced DBS check

Key duties and responsibilities:

This post is subject to the current Conditions of Service for School Teachers in England and Wales and is in accordance with range of duties set out in that document relevant to the post holder's title and salary grade.

1. Assist in the planning and delivery of PE lessons under the guidance of teaching staff.

2. Lead small group and 1:1 physical activity intervention to support students experiencing emotional or behavioural dysregulation.

3. Work collaboratively with teaching and support staff to identify students who would benefit from physical regulation activities.

4. Provide timely, calm, and safe support to students requiring immediate physical outlets during times of emotional distress.

5. Promote positive attitudes to physical health and emotional wellbeing across the school.

6. Ensure the safe use and maintenance of sports and intervention equipment.

7. Record and report on student progress, participation, and behavioural outcomes following interventions.

8. Contribute to the development of personalised support plans in collaboration with pastoral, SEND, and teaching staff.

9. Always uphold safeguarding and behaviour policies, maintaining a safe environment for all students.

10. Attend relevant training and staff development sessions to support the role and wider school priorities.

11. To ensure that service policies are reflected in daily practice

12. To liaise with outside agencies when appropriate

13. To support the Leadership Team Teacher in promoting the ethos of the service

14. To promote the welfare of children and to support the school in safeguarding children though relevant policies and procedures

15. To promote equality as an integral part of the role and to treat everyone with fairness and dignity

16. To recognise health and safety is a responsibility of every employee, to take reasonable care of self and others and to comply with the Service Health and Safety policy and any service-specific procedures / rules that apply to this role

17. To support, promote and positively publicise the service

18. To work collaboratively with all employees

Footnote: The job description is provided to assist the job holder to know what their main duties are. It may be amended from time to time without change to the level of responsibility appropriate to the grade post.

1. Promote the Trust's core themes of working with vulnerable young people and helping them to flourish.

2. Promote the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people, Complying with the Trust's policies and procedures (e.g. equal opportunities and health and safety).

3. Ensure high standards of behaviour and dress are maintained.

4. Attend Trust/Academy briefings, meetings and events as required by the Executive Principle or Headteacher.

You may be required to carry out additional duties, as the Executive Principle or Headteacher may reasonably request, which are commensurate with the post.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Specialist Teaching Assistant for PE

The person specification shows the abilities and skills you will need to carry out the duties in the job description. Short listing is carried out on the basis of how well you meet the requirements of the person specification. You should mention any experience you have had in your application form.

MINIMUM

QUALIFICATIONS

(if essential)

· Functional Skills Level 2 Qualification in English and Maths or GCSE 4 or above

Desirable

· A relevant professional TA qualification (NVQ level 2)

· HTLA qualification

· Nurture UK or equivalent training

· Further education e.g. A Levels, Degree etc

· Sport Coaching Qualification

· Gym instructor Qualification

EXPERIENCE

· Experience working as part of a high performing team.

· Experience of working independently following direction and also using initiative as well as working collaboratively within a team.

Desirable

· Have experience of being a Teaching Assistant in an SEN setting.

· Delivering sport sessions to students with SEN needs.

· Experience of delivering whole groups, small group or 1:1 teaching/ coaching.

· Previous knowledge or experience of working within a positive behaviour support framework such as Team Teach or PROACT SCIP.

· Evidence of successful work with disaffected and/ or emotionally vulnerable students.

· Experience monitoring and assessing pupil progress

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

· Great communication skills and an ability to adapt communication style to meet different pupils' abilities and sensibilities.

· Ability to develop and maintain positive professional relationships.

· Ability to adopt agreed professional values and child centred thinking.

· Commitment to raising the levels of achievement of children of all abilities.

· Ability to be calm, professional and objective at all times.

· Demonstrate the ability to uphold public trust and confidence and maintain appropriate positive professional boundaries in relationships with both children and adults at all times.

· Ability to adapt to dynamic demands and work flexibly often with little notice.

· To be punctual and manage your time effectively

· Highly organised and motivated to manage the diversity of the role.

· Awareness of and commitment to Equality & Diversity

· To have a positive and proactive approach to professional and personal develop

KNOWLEDGE

· Knowledge of SEN in particular SEMH

· Have knowledge of safeguarding and the implications of this within a SEN school environment.

· Have a good minimum subject knowledge in at least English, Maths and PE.

BEHAVIOURS

· To demonstrate professionalism

· To demonstrate empathy

· To maintain confidentiality within working environment

Safeguarding Statement

Alternative Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from underrepresented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a Declaration of Offences form to confirm their criminal record or other information that may make them unsuitable to work with children. It is an offence for an individual with certain criminal convictions to attempt to engage in regulated activity (working with children).

This appointment is subject to pre-employment checks including an enhanced DBS check, teaching prohibited checks (if applicable), Section 128 check (if applicable), ID and right to work check, medical screening and confirmation of qualifications and references. We will conduct online searches on shortlisted candidates for information that is publicly available.

Copies of Nore Academy Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy can be found on the school website.

We have the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role.

Job Type: Permanent

Pay: £24,207.00-£25,826.00 per year

Benefits:

• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site parking

Education:

• GCSE or equivalent (preferred)

Experience:

• Special education: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (preferred)

Work Location: In person