Teaching Assistant

The appointment is to the Tuition, Medical & Behaviour Support Service (TMBSS)
which provides education, based at six Education Centres, for students who, by reason
of illness, exclusion or otherwise, are being educated out of school. The Service caters
for students in KS1 to KS4 who have a wide range of needs. It also provides teaching
support in two hospitals, individual teaching and shared placement provision for
students in mainstream schools. Children are referred via a Multi-agency panel. The
main work of the Service is to include and reintegrate into a mainstream school where
possible, or work towards a suitable long-term placement.

The purpose and function of the Service is to provide alternative education packages
for KS1 to KS4 students who are unable to maintain their full-time placement in
mainstream school. The Service works in partnership with mainstream schools,
providing an intensive intervention and assessment package working towards full
reintegration. The main focus of the Service lies in promoting positive behaviour and
attitudes to learning for students who are currently having difficulty or who are at risk
of exclusion. At KS4 the Service focus is to support students through full-time
programmes including GCSE, work experience and vocational courses.

The post is allocated to Hook A Gate Education Centre which is a KS3/4 Centre, but
the Executive Headteacher can ask the applicant to work at any of the other Education
Centres according to current needs. Applicants should be committed to the education
of students with Special Needs. They should hold a current Full UK Driving Licence.,

• To draw upon knowledge of various forms of SEMH needs, to develop an

understanding of the specific needs of the students concerned.


• To consider, any special needs involved, to aid the students to learn as

effectively as possible both in group situations and individually by, for example:

- clarifying and explaining instructions;
- ensuring the student is able to use equipment and materials provided;
- motivating and encouraging students as required;
- assisting in intervention areas e.g. language, behaviour, reading,
spelling, handwriting/presentation etc.
- helping students to concentrate on and finish work set;
- meeting physical needs as required whilst encouraging independence.


• To liaise with the class teacher devising complementary learning activities.



• To establish a supportive relationship with students.



• To encourage acceptance and integration of students with special needs.



• To develop methods of promoting/reinforcing student's self-esteem.



• To support and transport students as directed to sport and leisure activities.



• Where appropriate, to develop a relationship to foster links between home and

school.


• To liaise, advise and consult with other members of the team supporting the

students.


• Work with students on a one-to-one basis, acting as a scribe when necessary.



Supporting the Teacher


• To support the class teacher in general classroom administrative tasks,

preparation and record keeping.


• To assist, with the class teacher (and other professionals as appropriate), in the

development of a suitable programme of support for the students.,
• In conjunction with the class teacher and/or other professionals to implement

systems of recording student progress.


• To contribute to the maintenance of student progress records.



• To participate in the evaluation of the support programme.



• To provide regular feedback about the students to the teacher.



• To use Information Technology equipment to support the students and the

teacher, i.e. reports, work sheets etc.


Supporting the Service


• To be aware of school policies and procedures.



• To carry out any other duties, appropriate to the post, which may be required

from time to time by Executive Headteacher/Line Manager.


• To participate in a programme of personal and professional development.



• To be aware of Health & Safety Regulations at work and act upon any guidelines

issued by the Local Authority.


• To follow Child Protection procedures as outlined in Local Authority and Service

guidelines., 7) The post holder must have access to suitable means of transport as required
for official duties. The post holder must maintain a full current UK driving licence
and ensure that their vehicle insurance provides appropriate cover. The post
holder may be directed to work at any of the Centres, travel to other Centres will
not be paid.