1-1 Teaching Assistant
Full time (Monday to Friday)
Hours 8:30am - 3:30pm
Permanent
Location - Christchurch
Start date - ASAP
The School and Role
An Alternative Provision school based in Christchurch are currently seeking 1-1 Teaching Assistants to start as soon as possible. The school caters for primary and secondary pupils aged 6 - 16 years with social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs, ASD, and various other needs including trauma, school phobia Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) and Oppositional Defiance Disorder (ODD). All learners have an Educational, Health and Care Plan (EHCP).
The successful Support Assistant will be required to work 1-1 with pupils, assisting them academically as well as overcoming barriers to learning and supporting them emotionally. You will play a crucial role in supporting the educational and emotional development of a child with special needs or challenging behaviour. Working closely with the class teacher and special educational needs coordinator (SENCO), you will create a positive and inclusive learning environment tailored to the individual needs of the student.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide one-to-one support to a specific student, fostering a positive and inclusive learning environment.
Assist in the implementation of Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and behaviour support plans.
Collaborate with the class teacher and SENCO to adapt teaching materials and methods to meet the unique needs...