Teaching Assistant

Job Location	Pilning
Education	Not Mentioned
Salary	17,500 - 19,500 per annum
Industry	Not Mentioned
Functional Area	Not Mentioned
Job Type	Permanent , full-time

Job Description

This school is part of a UK wide group of SEMH/SEN schools and is a dynamic and inspiring provision for 7-19 year olds with complex communication and associated difficulties.Putting students needs first, because they know that once they understand the young peoples personal needs and individual learning styles they can provide the right level of support to enable them to learn more effectively and achieve their full potential.Working with students to prepare them for adulthood, whether that be further education, training or employment.The main purpose of the role:The purpose of the Teaching Assistant is to support the children with their learning and general wellbeing to ensure every child has the best opportunity to reach their full potential in a caring and safe environment. Where necessary this may include supportingwith care needs from time to time as well as positive behaviour management adopting a tailored approach to the individual child.Key Duties:

To establish a warm, caring and supportive relationship with pupils in order to support them feeling safe and enabling them to enjoy and learn during their time at the School.
To promote and encourage independence and personal development in pupils and maintain high expectations of behaviour at all times.
To contribute to providing high quality, challenging and differentiated educational activities and experiences through supporting the teaching of a broad and balanced curriculum aiming at pupils achieving their full potential in all areas of learning.
Support the Class Teacher in all areas of the day to day running of the class
To respond to the varying and changing needs of the school and adapt to any task presented to achieve the smooth running of the school.
To promote pupils cognitive, social, emotional, behavioural, physical development and spiritual well-being.
Demonstrate a proven ability to work collaboratively within a multi-professional team
Under the guidance of a more senior TA or a teacher, ensure all documentation is completed correctly for records of incidents, health, behaviour etc. as necessary

Duties will vary, you must expect to diversify and lend a hand wherever is required.Skills and Qualifications

GCSE Maths and English Level 2/C or above qualification is essential.
Understanding of the Safeguarding principles and Child Protection procedures.
Knowledge or experience of pupils with SEN
Commitment to the role, the desire to put the child first and treat them as an individual
Be positive and creative in meeting pupils needs

Benefits and Additional Information

Full training and continued support
Life assurance and pension
Health cash back plan
Car lease scheme
Bike to work scheme
Perk box
Free parking

For more information on this position please contact Alisdair at Integritas.Integritas Education Recruitment Ltd is acting as an employment business for this position. If you are successful, Integritas is required to see evidence of your Right to Work in the UK; in addition to you applying for an enhanced DBS Certificate shouldyou not already hold a suitable certificate registered on the DBS Update Service.The position is subject to agreement to Terms and Conditions and suitable application and reference process. As a result of the volume of applications we are currently receiving we regret that we may be unable to respond with individual feedback.If we have not contacted you within two weeks of your application being received then regretfully your application will not be taken forward on this occasion.

Keyskills :
Learning DisabilitiesSpecial NeedsAssistant TeachingSEMH

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