Teaching Assistant

Specialist Teaching Assistant required for a school that delivers innovative curriculum for pupils between the ages of 6 and 11 with a primary diagnosis of Autism.

The school offers a specialist learning provision which emphasizes the development of core academic understanding, encourages creativity, celebrates outdoor learning and promotes the growth of essential life sills.

They have 3 core values at the heart of their learning; Ambition, Nurture and Community. These values can be seen throughout the school environment and within the learning spaces.

Your duties will include, but are not limited to:

• Working with class teachers to implement support strategies and differentiation within the classroom, creating resources as required and requested
• Deliver intimate care for pupils
• Assess, record, and report on baseline assessments, development, progress and attainment
• Manage pupil issues with agreed protocols
• Supporting students on a 1:1 basis where requested

Person specification:

• Be able to effectively and proactively be able to communicate with children and young people     
• Understand how to build rapport and engage with young people who have additional needs
• Experience of working with children or adults with special educational needs
• The ability to work well with others
• Be flexible and open to change – must be comfortable to work across the whole school
• Be sensitive and understanding
• Trustworthy

Additional information

• 08:30 – 15:30 (35 hours per week)
• Term time only (38 weeks per year)

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All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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