Teaching Assistant

2 weeks ago

Widnes, United Kingdom Halton Borough Council Full time

**Employer**: Halton Borough Council Schools

**Salary**: £24,796 - £25,185 per annum

**Location**: Widnes

**Contract**: Contract

**Working Pattern**: Full Time/Term Time

**Hours**: 37 hours per week. Monday to Friday.

**DBS Check**: Enhanced

**Closing Date**: 09/10/2025 at 09:00

**Reference**: ACD/25/323747

**Kingsway Primary Academy**

**Post Title**: Teaching Assistant - ASC Resource Provision
**School**: Kingsway Primary Academy
**Grade/Salary**: Level 2 teaching assistant
**Contract Type**: Fixed term for one year, term time only
**Reporting To**: SENCo / Class Teacher / Resource Base Lead
**Start Date**: 3rd November (or sooner)

Application deadline: 9th October

Interviews: Tuesday 14th October (provisional date)

**Visits to school (strongly recommended)**: can be requested via a phone call to the school office on 0151 424 5031

**Purpose of Role**:
To support the delivery of high-quality education and care for pupils with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) in a primary school Resource Provision. The role focuses on meeting individual needs and promoting positive outcomes in learning, communication, behaviour, and independence.

**Main Duties and Responsibilities**:
**1. Support for Pupils**:

- Work one-to-one and in small groups with pupils with ASC, delivering adapted support to meet individual needs as identified in **Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs)**.
- Promote engagement, social interaction, and communication, using evidence-based strategies including **TEACCH**, **Total communication approach**and **visual supports**.
- Help pupils self-regulate emotions and behaviour using consistent and proactive approaches.
- Encourage independence in daily tasks, including learning, life skills, and self-care.
- Provide personal care where required, maintaining dignity and safeguarding.

**2. Curriculum and Learning Support**:

- Assist with the implementation of **individual learning programmes**, under the guidance of the class teacher and SENCo.
- Support access to a broad and balanced curriculum adapted to the needs of the pupils, in line with the principles of **inclusive education**.
- Use specialist strategies to reduce barriers to learning, including sensory and communication interventions.
- Promote the development of functional and transferable skills.

**3. Record Keeping and Assessment**:

- Contribute to regular monitoring and recording of pupil progress against EHCP outcomes.
- Support with observations, progress reports, and reviews.
- Participate in **Annual Review** processes by sharing relevant observations and supporting documentation.

**4. Teamwork and Collaboration**:

- Work closely with class teachers, SENCo, therapists, and external agencies, following a multidisciplinary approach.
- Attend relevant staff training and participate in **CPD** focused on SEND practice and ASC-specific approaches.
- Contribute to a positive, collaborative school ethos aligned with safeguarding and equality policies.

**5. Safeguarding and Welfare**:

- Uphold the school’s **Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy**.
- Maintain a safe and nurturing environment in line with **Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE)** guidance.
- Ensure the physical and emotional wellbeing of all pupils.

**How to apply**:

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