We are collaborating with a dynamic and forward-thinking school that serves students aged 3 to 18 with Education, Health, and Care Plans, addressing a broad range of special educational needs and disabilities. These range from moderate/severe to profound and multiple needs, including students with autism and associated behaviors.
As a Teaching Assistant, you will support teaching or senior staff in delivering care, learning programs, and assistance to students with severe learning difficulties, including those with complex and multiple needs and challenging behaviors. You will work in various educational settings, both within the classroom and beyond.
Key responsibilities include:
- Supervising and offering targeted support to students, including those with special needs, ensuring their safety and access to learning activities.
- Building positive relationships with students, responding to their individual needs.
- Assisting with personal care plans (e.g., eating, continence, toileting) to promote independence and participation.
- Collaborating with teachers to implement strategies that help students achieve their learning goals.
- Promoting an inclusive learning environment throughout the school.
- Supporting individual students or groups during independent or group activities.
- Applying specialized knowledge and training to provide appropriate support for students.
The ideal candidate will:
- Have GCSEs in English and Maths (Grade C or above) and an NVQ Level 2 or equivalent qualifications, experience, or skills.
- Have experience supporting children in a classroom setting.
- Have experience/training with Makaton would be advantageous.
- Have experience working with children and young people with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
- Possess a working knowledge of the national curriculum and relevant learning programs and strategies.
- Be committed to maintaining and improving high standards in all areas of work.
- Demonstrate personal integrity, professionalism, and effective communication and relationship-building skills.