Teaching Assistant Level 2 (SEND)

The post holder will report to the class teacher and Year Group lead. 

To support access to learning and provide general support for the school in the management of pupils and resources, as directed by senior staff.

Under the guidance of the class teacher, provide support for pupils who require help to enable access to learning and to assist in the management of pupils

Provide specialist support in a specific area of curriculum and to supervise groups and occasionally whole classes for a session/lesson in the classroom or outside the main teaching area as required

 

Support for pupils

1. To work with groups of children under the supervision of the teacher including the delivery of programmes of work and implementation of ILPs
2. Supervise and provide particular support for pupils, including those with special needs ensuring their safety and access to learning activities
3. Give regular feedback on children’s progress to the class teacher and file records
4. Attend to children’s personal needs, including pastoral, social, health, physical hygiene, minor first aid and welfare matters 
5. Establish good relationships with pupils, taking on role model by presenting a positive personal image and responding appropriately to individual needs
6. Promote the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils
7. Encourage pupils to act independently as appropriate
8. To occasionally supervise whole classes as required

Support for Teachers

 

1. Provide curricular clerical/admin support, eg. photocopying, making lists, collection of monies
2. Under the direction of the teacher prepare the classroom for lessons and clear afterwards, as appropriate.
3. Undertake pupil record keeping and updating records, information and data, producing reports as required.
4. Assist in the development and implementation of behaviour management strategies.
5. Establish constructive relationships with parents/carers and report on information from parents/carers to the teacher.
6. Monitor pupils’ responses to learning activities and accurately record achievement/progress as directed.
7. Administer and assess routine tests and invigilate exams and undertake routine marking of pupil’s work

 

Support for the Curriculum

1. Undertake structured and agreed learning activities/programmes, including those linked to local and national learning strategies. Adjusting activities according to pupil responses and recording achievement and progress and providing feedback to the teacher.
2. Support the use of ICT in learning activities and develop pupils’ competence and independence in its use
3. Assist in the whole planning cycle, including the contribution to the development of lesson/work plans and managing and preparing resources.

Support for the School

1. Be aware of and comply with child protection procedures, health and safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting any concerns to the relevant member of staff.
2. Assist in maintaining high standards of health and safety at all times.
3. Maintain good relationships with colleagues and work together as a team.
4. Assist in the supervision of classroom and outdoor activities.
5. Assist with the supervision of discreet groups of pupils for short periods when the teacher is not present.
6. Contribute to the overall ethos/work/aims of the school.
7. Be aware of and support difference and ensure all pupils have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop.
8. Attend relevant meetings.
9. Participate in training, including relevant learning strategies and other learning activities and performance management where required.

 

We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, younger learners and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. The above post will be subject to enhanced DBS checks, satisfactory references and will be exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. DBS Code of Practice which can be viewed here.

This post is also subject to satisfactory references, proof of right to work in the UK in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996 and other pre-employment checks where applicable.

We strive to create a fair and inclusive workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. We positively welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy, and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation