Are you passionate about supporting the learning and development of students in a specialist setting? This Trust, a specialist school and college, registered children's home, and adult supported living houses, is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant (TA) to join our team of approximately 300 staff. We serve about seventy students and eleven tenants.
The Role: Teaching Assistant
As a TA, you will be primarily responsible for Teaching Assistance to help promote effective teaching and learning for our students. You will be accountable to the Class Teacher.
Key Responsibilities Include:
Management of Teaching and Learning: Providing teaching assistance as defined by the teacher's weekly/daily/seasonal planning. You will assist teachers in meeting school policy and national curriculum requirements, and help maintain a purposeful teaching environment.
Curriculum & Student Support:
Leading group and/or individual activities, planned by the teacher.
Working individually with students to develop work, which may include work tasks outside the classroom in the community (e.g., shopping, travel skills, supporting work experience).
Supporting the general wellbeing of students and ensuring they are managed according to school expectations.
Supervision and Resilience: Supervising students in various settings, including general movement around the large 23-acre site, in classrooms, work experience placements, toileting, changing rooms, play areas, and the dining room.
Physical and mental resilience is required due to the nature of our environment and student challenges, including the physical agility to move across the site and support offsite activities.
Mandatory Training: Every staff member is required to complete team teach positive behaviour support training before employment and refresher training periodically.
Evaluation and Administration:
Monitoring and evaluating students' learning under the teacher's guidance, and assisting in monitoring student work to inform planning.
Carrying out designated administrative tasks such as photocopying, making worksheets, stock-taking, and dealing with parents regarding illness, mishaps, or lost property.
Attending and contributing to staff meetings and consultation evenings as required.
Why Join this trust?
The role of the Teaching Assistant is highly valued here. Our Assistants relieve pressure on teaching staff and, through the quality of their work and interaction with children, ensure that the learning experiences of our students are enhanced. Your role will provide a unique insight into student's needs and development.
Commitment to Safeguarding: St Joseph's Specialist Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Interested in making a difference? Apply today!For an informal discussion about this career opportunity, call Paul Hirchfield on 01293 527416 or email paul.hirchfield@randstadeducation.co.uk.
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