Teaching Assistant
1. Teaching Assistant for Severe Learning Difficulties
2. Beckenham Location
3. Working with secondary aged students
4. Outstanding Ofsted rating
5. Full Time Role - Monday - Friday
6. Small class sizes
7. On The Job Training
8. Friendly well run school
9. In class support
*Make a Difference Every Day!*
The Teaching Assistant Job
We are looking for a committed and experienced Teaching Assistant to work with teenagers with severe learning difficulties in Beckenham, Kent. You will provide one-on-one support, helping students engage with their learning and develop independence, literacy and mathematics skills. If you have patience, creativity, and a desire to make a real impact in the lives of these pupils, we want you on our team!
The successful teaching assistant applicant will be given an exciting opportunity to work as a part of a large special needs school in Beckenham where your energy and experience will be valued as you play an important part working each day towards the schools aim to meet the varied needs of its students.
As a teaching assistant you will enjoy a high degree of job satisfaction as you have the opportunity to apply your skills to working with primary school students who need support building their independence and life skills through a curriculum that is tailored around students needed
The School
10. Based in Beckenham, this vibrant SEN school is a large, friendly and well respected in the local community
11. Pupils from Beckenham and across surrounding areas who attend this school are offered a broad and balanced curriculum, that is tailored around an extensive knowledge of their learning difficulties and tailored to them.
12. The school offers bespoke access to social skills programmes led by a talented therapists team
13. Support and training offered every week to further develop your knowledge and skills as teaching assistant for children with varied needs.
The Teaching Assistant Responsibilities
14. Work with class teachers to raise the learning and attainment of pupils
15. Promote pupil's independence, self-esteem and social inclusion
16. Give support to pupils, individually or in groups, so they can access the curriculum, take part in learning and experience a sense of achievement
17. Support with planning, preparation and resourcing for lessons
18. Promote, support and facilitate inclusion by encouraging participation of all pupils in learning and extracurricular activities
19. Use effective behaviour management strategies consistently in line with the school's policy and procedures
20. Organise and manage teaching space and resources to help maintain a stimulating and safe learning environment
21. Support with personal care when needed with other staff members
The Teaching Assistant Applicant
The ideal teaching assistant applicant will be have the following qualities:
22. Enjoyment of working with young people and teenagerd
23. Sensitivity and understanding, to help build good relationships with pupils
24. A commitment to getting the best outcomes for all pupils
25. Commitment to maintaining confidentiality at all times
26. Commitment to safeguarding pupil's well-being and equality
27. Honest, hardworking, transparent with a willingness to learn and develop
28. Good organisational skills
29. Ability to build effective working relationships with pupils and adults
30. The ability to remain calm in stressful situations