SEND Teaching Assistant

SEND Teaching Assistant

Brent

ASAP Start

£25,600 - £26,000

Purpose of the Post: To complement the professional work of teachers by taking responsibility for agreed learning activities under an agreed system of supervision, supported by direction from teaching staff and in line with school policies and guidance. This may involve planning, preparing and delivering learning activities for individuals/groups or short term for whole classes and monitoring pupils and assessing, recording and reporting on pupils achievement, progress and development.

Duties and Responsibilities

Assess the needs of pupils and use detailed knowledge and specialist skills to support pupils learning

Establish productive working relationships with pupils, acting as a role model and setting high expectations

Develop and implement Individual Student Support Strategies / Plans

Contribute to the Assess Do Plan- Review cycle including annual reviews

Promote the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils within the classroom

Support pupils consistently whilst recognising and responding to their individual needs

Encourage pupils to interact and work cooperatively with others and engage all pupils in activities

Promote independence and employ strategies to recognise and reward achievement of self-reliance

Actively participate in identified programmes and develop strategies to help students to develop behaviours for learning and emotional resilience

Qualifications, Knowledge, Training & Experience

NVQ level 3 for Teaching Assistants, or other relevant qualification or experience

Evidence of successful completion of training in relevant strategies, e.g. literacy and/or in particular curriculum areas such as bi-lingual, sign language, dyslexia, ICT, maths English CACHE, ELKLAN.

Good general education up to at least GCSE Grade B or equivalent in Maths and English

Knowledge of basic First Aid procedures or willingness to be trained

Previous successful experience in working with students aged 11 18 with complex SEND

Personal Skills & Qualities

Can use ICT effectively to support learning

Full working knowledge of relevant polices/codes of practice/legislation

Working knowledge and experience of implementing relevant learning programmes/strategies

Good understanding of child development and learning processes

Understanding of statutory frameworks relating to teaching and learning

Good organisational skills

Ability to support colleagues to develop their own Inclusive practice

Constantly improve own practice/knowledge through self-evaluation and learning from others

Ability to relate well to children and adults

We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. You will have a safeguarding responsibility if appointed.

The successful candidate will be subject to enhanced clearance through the Disclosure and Barring Service and employment will be subject to references.

This post is not exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

To apply for this opportunity your detailed CV to Clarus Education now to be considered. We will be contacting those shortlisted within 48 hours of an application.

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