Brook Street Social Care are now recruiting for a Teaching Assistant to work with our client in Pontefract.

As a Teaching Assistant, you will play a crucial role in supporting students with additional learning needs in educational settings. Your responsibilities will include:

Providing tailored support for individual pupils or groups of pupils with special educational needs, assisting with their learning activities and ensuring appropriate supervision and care.
Maintaining high-quality records of the support provided in line with identified needs and support strategies.
Facilitating the integration of pupils into mainstream education when applicable.
Assisting with the personal needs of pupils, including social, health, hygiene, first aid, and welfare matters (e.g., toilet training, feeding, positioning).
Carrying out medical procedures such as administering medication and undertaking specialised feeding programs (training will be provided).
Preparing the classroom for lessons and ensuring it is cleared afterwards.
Assisting in displaying student work effectively within the classroom.
Reporting any pupil issues or behavioural challenges to the teacher or line manager in accordance with school policy.
Monitoring and reporting on pupil progress and achievements to the teacher or line manager.
Contributing to individual behaviour and education plans as directed by the teacher or line manager.
Gathering routine information from parents/carers under the direction of the teacher or line manager.
Providing general support with learning activities (e.g., literacy, numeracy) to help pupils understand instructions and stay focused on tasks.
Assisting in maintaining classroom equipment and resources.
Helping pupils utilise resources such as ICT effectively.
Supervising pupils outside of lesson times, including before and after school and during lunchtimes.
Participating in school visits and assisting with related activities as required.
Undertaking routine clerical duties such as photocopying and collecting dinner money.

Competencies and Skills Required:

Strong ability to relate well to children with special educational needs.
Ability to collaborate effectively with adults and work as part of a team.

Qualifications/Training:

Essential:

Qualified or willing to work towards Support Work in Schools (S.W.I.S.) Level 2.
Level 2 Numeracy/Literacy or willingness to work towards this.

Desirable:

Supporting Pupils with S.E.N. Level 2 or 3.
Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools Level 3.

How to Apply:

If you are passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of young learners and supporting children with special educational needs, we would love to hear from you!

Please submit your CV along with a cover letter detailing your relevant experience to this post.