Specialist Teaching & Learning Support Assistant
(SPECIALIST) TEACHING & LEARNING SUPPORT ASSISTANT
Grade & Scale point: 4, Scp 5-7
Salary: £24,790 - £25,584 FTE, £18,746 - £19,347 Actual, £12.85 - £13.26/hr
Hours of work: 32.5 hrs/week, Monday - Friday
Contract: Permanent, Term-time + 5 days (195 days/yr)
Start date: 6 January 2024
Tweendykes School is a community special school for 3-19 year olds supporting children and young people with severe learning difficulties. We pride ourselves on our outstanding quality of education and are seeking to strengthen our team through the appointment of a (Specialist) Teaching and Learning Support Assistant.
Many of our pupils have complex medical needs as well as learning and/or communication difficulties. You will be expected to work across the school individually with pupils and/or with groups in classes. The pupils require high levels of adult support not only to access the school curriculum but also with personal care routines. Our school strongly believes that every child should go to school excited about the day ahead and experience a sense of achievement when they go home. We have outstanding facilities to meet the needs of all of our pupils, these include a hydrotherapy pool, sensory rooms and creative outdoor spaces.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
* Contribute to planning and evaluation of learning, providing detailed and regular feedback to teachers on learners’ attainment, progress, behaviour and attitudes to learning
* Supervises and provides specialist support for individuals with SEN, disabilities, personal and health needs, EAL, etc. ensuring their safety and access to learning activities
* Support the academic, social, emotional and development of individuals and groups of learners understanding clearly how children, young people and vulnerable adults with complex and Special Educational Needs learn
* Assist with the development and implementation of Individual Education / Behaviour Plans and Personal Care programmes
* Sets challenging and demanding expectations and promotes self-esteem and independence
THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:
* Understanding of National Curriculum, EYFS Guidance and other codes of practice e.g. SEN, Equalities, Safeguarding
* Effective use of ICT to support teaching and learning
* Ability to interact well using courtesy, tact and diplomacy and negotiation skills
* Ability to establish professional, effective working relationships with a range of partners/colleagues and children and young people.
HOW TO APPLY:
Please download the application form, complete and upload to our ETeach careers page with an optional cover letter.
Closing date for completed applications: 8am, Monday 25 November 2024
Interview date: w/c 25 November 2024
In accordance with statutory KCSiE guidance, an online search will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates. Those shortlisted for interview will also be required to complete a self-declaration of their criminal record or information that would make them unsuitable to work with children.
Tweendykes School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.
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