Teaching Assistant - Wandsworth - ASAP Start

Teaching Assistant

RESPONSIBLE TO: Headteacher/Deputy Headteacher/Head of ASD Base and SENDCo

CONTRACT: Fixed Term or Permanent

SALARY: £100 per day

LOCATION: Wandsworth

START DATE: ASAP

PURPOSE OF JOB: · To work under the instruction/guidance of teaching/senior staff to undertake work/care/support programmes, to enable learners to access to high quality learning experiences across the school.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

SUPPORTING THE LEARNERS

• To develop knowledge and understanding of a range of learning support needs of the learners to be supported and responding appropriately.
• To aid the learners to learn as effectively as possible, both in group situations and individually, by for example, clarifying and explaining instructions, meeting physical needs as required whilst encouraging independence, ensuring the learners are able to use the equipment and materials provided and assisting in weaker areas such as reading and spelling.
• To ensure the safety and welfare of learners.
• Supervise and support learners ensuring their safety and access to learning.
• Establish good relationships with learners, acting as a role model
• Encourage learners to interact with others and develop their social skills.
• Encourage learners to act independently and promote learners’ self-esteem

SUPPORTING THE TEACHER

• To assist, with the class teacher (and other professionals e.g. SENCO), in the development of a suitable programme for learners who need learning support.
• To provide feedback to learners in relation to progress and achievement under the guidance of the teacher.
• In conjunction with the class teacher (and other professionals as appropriate) to develop and maintain a system of recording learner’s progress - contributing towards the assessment, recording and monitoring of allocated learners.
• To provide regular feedback about the learners to the teachers.
• To contribute to reviews of pupil’s progress, as appropriate.
• To organise suitable equipment and resources in the classroom and assist with the display of learner’s work.
• Work with learners by leading guided group sessions, work 1:1 and support learners in whole class sessions.
• Be aware of pupil issues and achievements and provide information to the class teacher as necessary.
• Supporting the teacher in managing pupil behaviour, reporting difficulties as appropriate.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Experience

• Working with or caring for learners within the Primary age range.
• Previous experience of working in schools would be preferable.

Essential requirements

• Numeracy, literacy and ICT skills to enable support to learners.
• Good level of written and verbal communication skills.
• Enjoy working with learners.
• Be able to work as part of a team.
• Understanding the different needs that learners have.
• Be able to maintain a consistent approach on a day to day basis.
• flexible, proactive and adaptable approach to working in a busy school environment
• Maintaining confidentiality and discretion at all times

Knowledge and skills

• The ability to work on their own initiative and as part of a team.
• An understanding of the developmental stages of learning
• To be able to remain calm, sympathetic and show a sense of humour as appropriate when dealing with learners and the demands of the job.
• To be able to make quick decisions when dealing with changes in the expected routine or emergency situations.
• Competency with IT ie Word, Outlook and using this in day to day activities
• Ability to form good working relationships with all stakeholders.
• Work constructively as part of a team, understanding classroom roles and responsibilities and your own position within these.
• Ability to follow and carry out instructions
• An understanding of and adherence to the Trust’s equal opportunities and diversity policy and how it is implemented.
• Awareness of the types of learning difficulties learners may have and how this can affect their progress and behaviour in the classroom.
• A commitment and understanding of the protection and safeguarding of learners and young people, and an up-to-date knowledge of relevant legislation and guidance in relation to working with, and the protection of, learners and young people.
• Ability to follow and carry out instructions

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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