ASC Teaching assistant
Young Foundations
ASC Teaching assistant
£26000
Young Foundations, Siddal, Calderdale
- Full time
- Permanent
- Onsite working
Posted today, 29 Sep | Get your application in now to be one of the first to apply.
Closing date: Closing date not specified
job Ref: 3a9d9f1b09834bfb9ccb36759b5d0869
Full Job Description
- Motivating, engaging and encouraging the pupil(s) as required by providing levels of individual attention, reassurance and help with learning tasks as appropriate to pupils' needs.
- Assisting in developmental areas, e.g. speech and language, reading, spelling, numeracy, handwriting/presentation etc.
- Promoting the acceptance and inclusion of the pupil with SEN and encouraging pupils to interact with each other in an appropriate and acceptable manner.
- Monitoring the pupil's response to the learning activities and, where appropriate, modifying or adapting the activities as agreed with the teacher to achieve the intended outcomes.
- Under the direction of the teacher, carrying out and reporting on systematic observations of pupils to gather evidence of their knowledge, understanding and skills: enabling the teacher to make judgements about each pupil's stage of development.
- Knowing and applying school policies on Child Protection, Health and Safety, Behaviour, Teaching and Learning, Equal Opportunities etc.
- Complying with legal and organisational requirements for maintaining the health, safety and security of yourself and others in the learning environment. About Stafford Hall School: Stafford Hall offers a family like children's home with a small school that delivers a full curriculum experience that not only reflects the pupils learning needs but also engages interests, sensory needs and regulation strategies. Located in Halifax, Stafford Hall School accommodates 12 pupil and can teach up to 20 young people from the ages of 11 to 19. We are able to support young people with autism and learning difficulties. We have high aspirations for our pupils and strive relentlessly to improve relationships between all those who work with children and young people to ensure they feel valued and safe.
- Demonstrable levels of numeracy & literacy equivalent to GCSE (A-C) or NVQ Level 2 (or by test).
- Effective computing skills for both teaching and management.
- Relevant work experience in a similar background within a Primary/Secondary setting.
- Ability to self-evaluate learning needs and actively seek learning opportunities.
- The ability to maintain and develop a 'culture of vigilance' with regard to safeguarding andchild protection.
- To build positive relationships with both student and parents/carers.
Stafford Hall School is a split site provision alongside Amisfield House, staff can be expected to work at either site and may be asked to move site to meet the needs of the students. Benefits of Working for us: - A rewarding career you can be truly proud of
- A supportive environment that is committed to helping you flourish and deliver excellent care to the people we support
- Competitive pay
- Career development and training
- Progression Opportunities
- Enhanced maternity package