Teaching Assistant

They are a special school for secondary pupils from Years 7 to 11 who have learning and additional needs.
They require teaching assistants to work term time only 30.25 hours per week (8.50am to 3.20pm Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and 8.35am to 3.20pm on Wednesday).
You would be working under the direction of a teacher with students supporting whole class learning or with small groups of students or on a 1:1 basis., + Work under the direction of teaching staff/senior managers to support the delivery of quality learning and teaching of pupils with special educational needs.
+ Work with children and young people who have a range of significant and often complex SEND for example those with autism, social, emotional and mental health difficulties, moderate learning difficulties, speech language and communication needs and those who exhibit challenging behaviour.
+ Undertake specified work with individuals, groups and whole classes under the direction and supervision of a qualified teacher.
+ Encourage the participation of pupils in the social and academic processes of the school, and enable pupils to become more independent learners.
+ Undertake work/care/support programmes to enable access to learning for pupils and to assist the teacher in the management of pupils and the classroom.

It is essential that the post holder:-
Is suitable to work with children.
Has the ability to communicate clearly and effectively with students, staff and parents/carers.
Has a flexible and adaptable approach to both work and to the behaviours of students
Has a good understanding of the way children learn
Has good organisational skills
Personal qualities:
Friendly, caring, patient, fair, and consistent
Calm under pressure
Willing to go the extra mile
Enthusiastic with a positive attitude
A supportive member of school activities
Keen to build on skills and be prepared to learn
Accurate in all record keeping
A team player
A sense of humour
Flexibility
A good time keeper

Salary: WA4-10 to WA4-16, (FTE £24,133 to £27,663 per annum), (Actual £17,442.84 to £19,994.26 per annum)
Hours: 30.25 hours per week, over 5 days
The School converted to Academy status on 1st September 2018 and is part of the Multi Academy Trust., + Amazing students who want to learn
+ A brand new, state of the art, English classroom
+ Excellent IT facilities in a modern school fit for 21st century teaching
+ A range of CPD opportunities to support professional development inside and outside the classroom.
+ A range of evidence-informed strategies to support teaching and learning inside the classroom.
+ A consistent approach to behaviour which ensures learning is not disrupted.
+ A welcoming and supportive staff community
+ Opportunities to collaborate across a range of mainstream and specialist provision schools within the Trust.
+ External leadership/NPQ opportunities, including supporting masters applications and aspiring senior leader s development programme
+ On site car parking
+ Westfield Health Cash Plan