Teaching Assistant - Secondary School - Wandsworth

Teaching Assistant

Secondary School

Wandsworth

£21,684 per annum (Pro Rata) – Inner London

Full time - 30.5 hours per week

Working hours - 09:00 - 15:30, with 30 minutes lunch break

Contract - Permanent

Term time only - 39 Weeks

Start date - As soon as possible

To work at our school, where the focus is on providing outstanding support and education for pupils with severe learning difficulties and autism, there are several qualities and attributes that are highly valued:

• Team Player
• Compassion and Empathy
• Keen to contribute to school life
• Commitment to putting pupils first and helping them to reach their potential
• Life Long Learning
• Resilience
• Celebrate Learning
• Strong work ethic

Purpose of Job

Responsible, under the direction or instruction of the Class Teacher or Head of School, to work as part of a team to assist individual pupils or small groups of pupils with their learning who have moderate and/or severe learning difficulties and/or complex needs. To support access to learning for pupils and provide general support to the Class Teacher in the management of pupils in the classroom

Main Responsibilities

To work under the guidance of the Class Teacher in the performance of all general duties associated with assisting pupils within the classroom setting. This will include helping with supervision of academic work such as reading, writing and number work, telling stories, assist with craftwork, general cleaning up and practical classroom organisation. Work may be carried out in the classroom or outside the main teaching area under the guidance of teaching staff.

Vision, Values and Contributions to the School 

• Contribute to the overall vision and values of the school;
• To work cooperatively as a part of a team for the benefit of the pupils in the class;  
• Participate in the school’s induction programme and other learning activities and performance development, as required;
• Appreciate and support the role of other professionals;

Qualifications:

• Basic Numeracy Skills
• Basic Literacy Skills

Experience:

• Working with people
• Willingness to undertake various training to effectively support pupils with SEN

We offer:

• Highly competitive Local Government Pension Scheme
• An outstanding training programme
• Access to employee wellbeing scheme
• School Direct routes into teaching
• Opportunities for promotion within the school
• Cycle 2 Work
• Smart Schools Benefits (which include Lifestyle Savings, Wellness support, saving scheme for everyday expenses)

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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