Phoenix Academy is a SEMH special school that supports primary age pupils who have a range of social, emotional, and behavioral difficulties. We have a clear ethos which promotes the Every Child Matters agenda and a strong sense of community. We want our children to develop an enquiring mind, become independent, life-long learners, and achieve individual goals to reach their unique potential. We believe it's important that they are self-motivated and able to listen to the views of others.
Permanent position considered on completion of the apprenticeship.
Level 4 Higher Level Teaching Assistant available.
Responsibilities:
* Establish positive relationships with all students.
* Support the use of ICT in the classroom and develop students’ competence and independence in its use. Implement planned learning activities/teaching programs as agreed with the teacher, SENCO, or Assistant SENCO, adjusting activities according to students’ responses as appropriate.
* Promote positive student behaviour in line with academy policies and help keep students on task.
* Interact with and support students according to individual needs and skills.
* Promote the inclusion and acceptance of children with special needs and disabilities within the classroom ensuring access to lessons and their content through appropriate clarification, explanation, and resources.
* Participate in planning and evaluation of learning activities with the teacher, providing feedback to the teacher on pupil progress and behaviour.
* Monitor and record student activities as appropriate, writing records and reports as required.
* Support learning by arranging/providing resources for lessons/activities under the direction of the teacher.
* Assist with the development and implementation of pupil passports and pen portraits.
* Attend to pupils’ personal needs including help with social, welfare, physical, and health matters, including minor first aid.
* Assist with the preparation, maintenance, and control of stocks of materials and resources in lessons. Liaise with other staff and provide information about students as appropriate.
* Supervise pupils for limited and specified periods including break-times when the postholder should facilitate games and activities (if applicable).
* Assist with escorting pupils on educational visits.
* Support with examinations and assessments as required.
* Undertake midday supervisor duties as required.
* Liaise in a professional manner with parents.
* Liaise with the attendance officer. Maintain confidentiality at all times.
Skills and Attributes:
* Excellent interpersonal skills.
* Good communication skills, verbal and written.
* Good ICT skills.
* Ambitious for all learners.
* Dedicated to raising the life chances of students.
* Excellent attendance and punctuality.
* Honesty and integrity.
* Good personal presentation.
* Able to cope under pressure, meet deadlines, and deal with stressful situations.
* Able to operate in a professional and tactful manner.
* Ability to self-evaluate learning needs and actively seek learning opportunities.
* Highly motivated and able to use own initiative.
* Teaching Assistant level 3 (SEN pathway).
Monday to Friday, Term time only, 35 hours per week total, working hours to be confirmed.
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