About Us
Harris Academy Greenwich is one of the most successful schools in London, providing our students with a first-class education and amazing life experiences. This reflects our personal outlook on life and education. Our role is to help students and staff dream bigger than they ever thought possible through our culture of success, moral courage, and integrity.
We want our staff to receive regular, world-class training to achieve mastery of their craft, amazing support to flourish every day, and a sense of shared moral purpose. We ensure this school provides that opportunity for staff year after year.
If you are interested in working here, you can be assured that this is a brilliant school.
Main Areas of Responsibility
The ideal candidate will have expertise in supporting visually impaired students, including proficiency in Braille transcription and instruction, and a passion for fostering an inclusive learning environment. This role involves working closely with students, teachers, and families to ensure access to the curriculum and promote independence.
Your responsibilities will include:
* Supervising and supporting identified students in 1:1, group, or whole class situations, ensuring their safety and access to learning.
* Assisting in developing resources, schemes of work, and teaching strategies.
* Assisting in evaluating identified students’ progress and providing feedback.
* Leading small group sessions and interventions as appropriate.
* Attending to students’ personal needs where required.
* Supporting with behaviour management.
* Undertaking learning activities/teaching programmes.
* Assisting with the supervision of students during playtimes and lunchtime duty.
* Supporting students with their learning and development.
* Preparing the classroom for lessons and assisting with the display of students’ work.
* Preparing and maintaining resources and assisting students in their use.
* Undertaking record keeping as requested.
* Establishing and maintaining positive relationships with parents/carers.
* Providing administrative support as required.
* Accompanying teaching staff and students on visits and off-site activities.
Qualifications & Experience
We would like to hear from you if you have:
* Qualifications to degree level or equivalent.
* Basic knowledge of SEND and learning barriers.
* Knowledge of strategies for working with young people with challenging behaviours.
* Knowledge of social issues facing students from disadvantaged backgrounds.
* Awareness of Health and Safety issues in the workplace.
* Experience of working directly with young people in an education or training environment.
* Experience of establishing and maintaining positive working relationships.
* Experience of managing and being responsible for own workload.
* Good literacy and numeracy skills.
* Good interpersonal and communication skills.
* Good administrative and organisational skills.
* Ability to interest, encourage, motivate, and engage children.
* Ability to work effectively with team members.
* Good ICT skills, including knowledge of Microsoft packages.
* Ability to work using own initiative.
* Flexibility of approach to work.
* Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Professional Development & Benefits
Our people are at the heart of our success. We have developed a strong culture of collaboration and best practice, with professional development and career planning at its centre. We invest in our staff with support, coaching, mentoring, and top-quality training programmes.
We also offer a competitive rewards and benefits package, including our Harris Allowance for teachers, a Performance and Loyalty Bonus, Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions, a Wellbeing Cash Plan, and many other benefits. Learn more about our benefits on our website.
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