1:1 SEND Teaching Assistant Level 2

4 weeks ago

Sefton, United Kingdom First Steps Enterprise Full time

Job: 1:1 SEND Teaching Assistant Level 2
£23,500 per annum PRO-RATA
32.5 hours per week, term-time only
Contract Initially September 2024 till July 2025
Lydiate Primary School & First Steps Enterprise Ltd

OVERVIEW

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join an ambitious good school, Lydiate Primary School. We would like to appoint an experienced, enthusiastic and caring Teaching Assistant to work 1:1 with a child with additional needs. The right candidate will be:

  • Committed to raising standards, ensuring children achieve their full potential in acquiring the essential skills needed within the EYFS.
  • Adaptable and able to work on their own initiative.
  • Able to support pupils who have special needs, especially Complex Needs, ASD and speech & language difficulties.


We can offer the successful candidate:

  • A supportive team of colleagues.
  • An attractive, engaging and safe environment.
  • Well behaved, polite, happy children.


It is important that the appointed person complements our existing highly professional team. Although the post is a 1:1 support position at times they may be required to work in any of our classes to support the education of individual pupils or groups of children. Applicants should be appropriately qualified and have relevant skills and experience.

RESPONSIBLE TO

All daily management and supervision rests with the school:

  • Class Teacher
  • Head Teacher


Employed by First Steps Enterprise Limited - for employment issues:

  • Managing Director


RESPONSIBLE FOR

1:1 SEN Support

JOB PURPOSE

To work with and supervise individuals and groups of children under the direction/instruction of teaching and/or senior staff, inclusive of specific individual learning needs, enabling access to learning for all pupils and assistance and support in classroom management and behaviour techniques.

MAIN DUTIES

Support for the Pupil
  • Establish good working relationships with pupils, acting as a role model.
  • Be aware of and respond appropriately to individual pupil needs ensuring effective interaction.
  • Provide specific support to pupil, dependent upon their individual needs ensuring their safety whilst supporting access to learning activities.
  • Promote inclusion and acceptance of all pupils.
  • Encourage pupils to interact with others and engage in activities led by the teacher.
  • Promote self-esteem and independence.
  • Provide feedback to pupils in relation to progress and achievement under the guidance and direction of the teacher.

Support for the Teacher
  • Provide minimal clerical/administration support (e.g. photocopying, typing, filing, collecting money, etc)
  • Assist with the display of children's work.
  • Create and maintain a purposeful, orderly and supportive environment, in accordance with lesson plans.
  • In liaison with the teacher, utilise strategies to support pupils in achieving learning goals.
  • Report pupil achievements, progress and issues as appropriate in agreed format.
  • Undertake pupil record keeping as requested.
  • Administer routine primary tests and invigilate exams.
  • Promote good pupil behaviour, dealing promptly with conflict and incidents and encouraging pupils to take responsibility for their own behaviour in line with established school policy.
  • Establish constructive relationships with parents/carers.

Support for the Curriculum
  • Undertake structured and agreed learning activities/learning programmes, taking into consideration pupil learning styles.
  • Undertake literacy/numeracy programmes, recording achievements and progress and providing appropriate reports and feedback for the teacher.
  • Support the use of IT in learning activities and develop pupils' competence and independence in its use.
  • Prepare, maintain and use equipment/resources required to meet the lesson plans/relevant learning activity and assist pupils in their use.
Support for the School
  • Be aware of and comply with school policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection. Report all concerns to the appropriate person (as named in the policy concerned).
  • Be aware of and support difference and ensure all pupils have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop.
  • Contribute to the school ethos, aims and development/improvement plan.
  • Appreciate and support the role of other professionals.
  • Attend relevant meetings as required.
  • Participate in training and other learning activities as required.
  • Assist with the supervision of pupils out of directed lesson time, including before and after school if appropriate and within working hours.
  • Accompany teaching staff and pupils on visits, trips and out of school activities as required.


The post holder may reasonably be expected to undertake other duties commensurate with the level of responsibility that may be allocated from time to time.

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