Teaching Assistant

We are seeking a friendly, nurturing, enthusiastic and suitably qualified Teaching Assistant to support a Key Stage 4 young person, with special educational needs, on a one-to-one basis, to access the curriculum. The young person has an EHCP with confirmed diagnosis of Autism and SEMH needs. Reporting to the Head of Learning Enrichment, there will be regular, direct contacts with parents. The ideal candidate will have an ELSA qualification, experience of working with young people with SEMH, and have a calm, positive, and engaging demeanour. They will be a good listener who is willing to learn and able to encourage the young person to engage. A sense of humour is also important. The College will provide training support for the right candidate to ensure that the young person's needs are met. This role is important in supporting the emotional and educational needs of the young person and assisting in problem solving and planning to proactively adapt the support for the young person. This role will oversee, and co-ordinate, the young person's support as outlined in their EHCP. The Teaching Assistant will arrange and facilitate regular half-termly reviews with parents and the local authority (if and when necessary), The person appointed will work on a one-to-one basis with a young person who has a diagnosis of autistic spectrum disorder and SEMH. The post holder will be under the direction of the Head of Learning Enrichment and will support the young person in various subjects, assisting in the preparation of the materials and resources necessary to ensure full access to the curriculum. They will assist the young person in learning effectively and provide emotional support when working alone and in group situations. The individual will support the young person to settle into school each morning, provide brief, clear expectations to the young person and ensure that the instructions are understood. The individual will also ensure that the young person has subtle support accessing appropriate lunchtime clubs and will facilitate interactions with peers in and outside of structured lessons. The aim of the role is to facilitate inclusion, maximising the young person's level of contribution and achievement in all aspects of school life. An important part of the role is communicating with the parents to ensure that they are updated regularly and building a good relationship between Home and College. The role will involve planning and implementing strategies to develop active learning and narrative skills in classes. Support the College by Ensuring that all aspects of the EHCP provision are delivered.

• Planning meetings.
• Supporting EHCP documentation for Annual Review.
• Developing a good relationship with the Pastoral Team in order to ensure effective communication of the young person's needs.
• Liaising, advising and consulting with other teaching staff, when required.
• Attending staff and other meetings and participating in staff training development work and staff reviews as required (including Staff Training days).
• Complying with school policies/procedures.
• Developing positive relationships with outside agencies.
• Accompanying staff and young person on visits, trips and out of school activities, as required., Whilst criminal convictions are not necessarily a bar to appointment, this safety consideration will be central to all decisions regarding the employment of staff, approval of volunteers, and standards of external contractors.
  
  The salary for this position is £20,135 per annum based on the working hours of 8.30am to 4.00pm, Monday to Friday, term-time only (inclusive of a 30-minute unpaid lunchbreak per day, to be taken at the middle of the day).