Teaching Assistant

We are looking for a Teaching Assistant. This is an exciting opportunity to join Brakenhale School and become an integral member of the Science team. We are an 11 to 18 school situated on the southern side of Bracknell town centre. We are a community school. Our commitment to high standards and outstanding teaching has led us to become the school of choice for families in Bracknell Forest. You will also be joining a terrific team, emphasising the importance of cooperation and teamwork. Your role at our school will be to help our teachers to provide high quality teaching to our students.

Greenshaw Learning Trust is a highly successful multi academy trust that provides excellent quality, comprehensive, non-selective and inclusive education through primary schools and secondary schools. Our schools are based in London, Surrey, Berkshire, Gloucestershire and South Gloucestershire, Bristol and Plymouth. We also have three shared service hubs with remote / hybrid working opportunities where appropriate. We are building a family of like-minded schools, that collaborate to provide mutual support, share their good practice and learn from each other, whilst retaining and developing their own distinctive character. We thrive from collaboration at every level. We encourage a culture of sharing ideas and learning from one another. As a Trust of schools, we are 'Always Learning'.

Main responsibilities:

To assess, manage and deliver pastoral and learning support

To work alongside teachers in the classroom to deliver learning to support the academic achievement of all pupils

To support students during transition periods

To provide feedback to pupils, the SENCO and the class teachers

Assist the teacher with preparing materials for the class and assist at the end of lessons, always ensuring to maintain a safe working environment

To support the pupils to understand instructions and develop independent learning skills

To work in line with the behaviour for learning policy

To support students with their social, emotional well-being and reporting concerns where appropriate

To assist in responding to low level safeguarding concerns

To support the SENCO in the identification of the needs of students on the SEN register

Record basic student data

Assist with break and lunch time supervision as required

Assisting with extra curricular clubs, sometimes out of the normal hours

To complete required training

To follow all Health & Safety, safeguarding and GDPR requirements

The post holder is responsible for ensuring that the school safeguarding/child protection policy is adhered to and concerns are raised in accordance with this policy.

To be first aid trained, and willing to assist students where necessary.

To assist students with personal care as required.

To carry out tasks as reasonably required by the Headteacher.

GCSE Maths & English Grade C or equivalent

Good literacy and numeracy skills

Appropriate experience of operating in a similar role To assess, manage and deliver pastoral and learning support

Knowledge of using IT systems and packages, in particular Microsoft Office

Able to use relevant technology and specialist equipment effectively

Experience of working with vulnerable young people Experience of working in a school's environment

Strong verbal & written communication skills and an ability to use these to have a positive input on student learning in the classroom & in small groups/1-1

Ability to maintain accurate records

Ability to work within set guidelines and respond to unexpected circumstances

Ability to cope with exposure to emotionally demanding situations

Ability to work effectively as part of a team or as an individual

Ability to prioritise workloads and have excellent time management and organisational skills

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Ability to establish positive relationships with staff members at all levels

Able to take a whole school perspective on issues

Excellent attention to detail

Ability to be self-motivating

Resourceful, creative and enthusiastic

Ability to remain positive

Professional development and career progression

Generous pension scheme

An Employee Assistance Programme

Gym Discounts

Free eye tests

Cycle to work scheme

Green car scheme

Being part of a great team and expanding organisation