Job Description
Job Title:Higher Level Teaching Assistant
Location:Quidenham, Norwich
Salary:Actual salary £25,015.19 - £27,302.29 dependant on qualifications
Hours: Permanent -40 hours per week-Term Time only - Monday - Friday - 8.30am - 4.30pm (5pm on Thursday, extra half hour taken off on another day)
Please note due to the location of the school you must hold a driving licence or have a means of transport to get there (public transport does not run here).
We are currently seeking aHigher Level Teaching Assistant to work within a specialist school supporting students 11-16 with communication and associated difficulties or specific learning difficulties such as dyslexia.
The Role:
The successful candidate will support the Class Teacher with all elements of the day to day running of the class and to teach whole classes, groups and individual lessons in consultation with the Class Teacher on a regular basis across a range of classes.
With small classes, a maximum of 10 students and a minimum of 3 staff per class you can focus on the needs of each student. There is a full clinical team onsite to support at all times and you will have the support of an experienced and stable SLT.
Main Purpose of the Role:
* Take responsibility for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils according to the schools policies, including safeguarding and PREVENT.
* To lead in the absence of any Class Teachers across the school.
* Support the day to day running of classes across the school and take the lead in the absence of a class teacher.
* Select and adapt appropriate resources/methods to facilitate agreed learning activities
* Reinforce learning concepts presented by teachers.
* Assess, record and report on development, progress and attainment
* Participate in the planning and evaluation of learning activities.
* Be a role model for new staff and supervise and guide less experienced TAs.
* Further professional development by engaging in reflective practices and continuous professional development and appraisal, including attending all statutory training provided by the school.
* Contribute to the community life of the school by taking an active part in the preparation and celebration of both community and multi-cultural events.
* Respond to the varying and changing needs of the school and undertake duties and tasks to the highest ability in order to achieve the smooth running of the school.
Knowledge and Experience:
* The Higher Level Teaching Assistant Diploma or equivalent Level 4 qualification, or demonstrate equivalent skill level.
* GCSE pass above C (or 4 in the new GCSE system) in English and Maths
* Relevant knowledge and experience of pupils with SEN, SLD/PMLD, ADHD and ASD
* Understanding of the Safeguarding principles and Child Protection procedures
* Experience of managing a range of approaches to behaviour, including managing behaviours that challenge.
* Experience working within education is advantageous
* Experience of working within a multi-cultural, inclusive setting
Benefits:
* Full training and continued support
* Life assurance and pension
* Health cash back plan
* Car lease scheme
* Bike to work scheme
* Perk box
* Free parking
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