Teaching Assistant Role
Teaching Assistant for students with social, emotional and mental health (SEMH)
* Orpington Location
* Full Time Role - Monday - Friday
* Small, KS2-3 classes
* On The Job Training
* Friendly, well-run school
* In-class support
The Teaching Assistant Job
We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Teaching Assistant to work with young primary-aged students with social, emotional and mental health difficulties (SEMH). 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 would love to hear from you!
The successful Teaching Assistant applicant will be given an exciting opportunity to work as a part of a SEMH school in Orpington where your energy and experience will be valued as you play an important part working each day towards the school's 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 play and art therapy.
The School
* Based in Orpington, this fantastic school is friendly and well-respected in the local community with students across the school ages 4-19, but at this specific campus, the students are between KS2-3.
* Pupils from Orpington and across surrounding areas who attend this school are offered a broad and balanced curriculum, tailored around an extensive knowledge of their learning difficulties.
* Support and training are offered every week to further develop your knowledge and skills as a teaching assistant for children with varied needs.
* You will be working with skilled teachers and teaching assistants in a classroom environment.
The Teaching Assistant Responsibilities
* Work with class teachers to raise the learning and attainment of pupils.
* Promote pupils' independence, self-esteem, and social inclusion.
* Give support to pupils, individually or in groups, so they can access the curriculum, take part in learning, and experience a sense of achievement.
* Support with planning, preparation, and resourcing for lessons.
* Promote, support, and facilitate inclusion by encouraging participation of all pupils in learning and extracurricular activities.
* Use effective behaviour management strategies consistently in line with the school's policy and procedures.
* Organise and manage teaching space and resources to help maintain a stimulating and safe learning environment.
The Teaching Assistant Applicant
The ideal Teaching Assistant applicant will have the following qualities:
* Enjoyment of working with young people.
* Experience working with students with SEMH needs.
* Sensitivity and understanding to help build good relationships with pupils.
* A commitment to getting the best outcomes for all pupils.
* Commitment to maintaining confidentiality at all times.
* Commitment to safeguarding pupils' well-being and equality.
* Honest, hardworking, transparent, with a willingness to learn and develop.
* Good organisational skills.
* Ability to build effective working relationships with pupils and adults.
* The ability to remain calm in stressful situations.
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