Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant

Job Type : Full and Part Time

Location: Oxfordshire / Thame

Salary: A£16,359 per annum

Hours: 30.58

The Role

To work under the guidance of Teaching/Senior staff and, with an agreed system of supervision, to implement agreed work/care/support programmes with individuals/groups, in or out of the classroom. This could include those requiring specialist knowledge in particular areas and the management/preparation of resources.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and provide particular support for students with SEND (Special Educational Needs & Disabilities), ensuring their safety and access to learning activities


• Assist with the development and implementation of Individual Education/Behaviour Plans and Personal Care programmes


• Establish constructive relationships with students and interact with them according to individual needs


• Promote the inclusion and acceptance of all students


• Encourage students to interact and work cooperatively with others and engage all students in activities.


• Promote self-esteem and independence and employ strategies to recognise and reward achievement of self- reliance.


• Provide feedback to students in relation to progress and achievement seeking guidance from the teacher where required.


• Assist in maintaining an orderly and supportive environment and work with the teacher to establish an appropriate learning environment.


• Work with the teacher in evaluating and adjusting lessons/work-plans as appropriate and support students to achieve learning goals.


• Monitor students' responses to learning activities and accurately record achievement/progress as directed.


• Provide objective and accurate feedback and report as required to the teacher on student achievement, progress, pastoral and other matters, ensuring the availability of appropriate evidence.


• Undertake annotation of students' work and accurately record achievement/progress.


• Promote good student behaviour, dealing promptly with conflict and incidents in line with established policy and encourage students to take responsibility for their own behaviour


• Liaise sensitively and effectively with parents/carers as agreed with the teacher within your role/responsibility and participate in feedback sessions/meetings with parents.


• Administer routine tests as directed by the teacher


• Be aware of and support difference and ensure all students have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop


• Contribute to the overall ethos/work/aims of the school


• Establish where appropriate, constructive relationships and communicate with other agencies/professionals in liaison with the teacher, to support achievement and progress of students


• Recognise own strengths and areas of expertise and use these to advise and support others.


• Assist with the supervision of students during school break-times


• Accompany teaching staff and students on visits, trips and out of school activities as required and take responsibility for a group under the supervision of the teacher


Skills and Qualifications

Essential


• An interest in education


• Commitment to, and understanding of, the principles of Equal Opportunities for all, in employment and the delivery of services


• Ability to use own initiative and to work independently


• Ability to relate well to adults and young people and to work as part of a team


• Very good communication skills, both verbal and written


• Effective use of IT and other specialist equipment/resources


• Ability to work under pressure and remain calm in difficult situations


• Ability to prioritise work and meet deadlines


• Ability to plan own workload and be aware of other colleagues' priorities


• Open to change


• Ability to use discretion and have an understanding of the importance of confidentially


• Ability to identify own training and development needs and willingness to undertake relevant training


• Flexibility in terms of hours and location


• Motivation to work with children & young people / in an educational setting


• Ability to form and maintain appropriate relationships and personal boundaries with children & young people


• Emotional resilience in working with challenging behaviours


• Commitment to implement the school's Behaviour Management Policy and/or to refer to teaching colleagues as appropriate


Desirable


• English & Maths GCSE A-C / 9-4 or equivalent qualification


• Experience of working with children


• NVQ 2 or equivalent qualification or experience as a Teaching Assistant


• Experience or training in a specific area and in a learning environment


If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this reputable Academy Trust, please do not hesitate .

The Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks. Any offer of employment is subject to satisfactory medical, reference and DBS clearance and the requirements of the Asylum and Immigration Act.


• An interest in education


• Commitment to, and understanding of, the principles of Equal Opportunities for all, in employment and the delivery of services


• Ability to use own initiative and to work independently


• Ability to relate well to adults and young people and to work as part of a team


• Very good communication skills, both verbal and written


• Effective use of IT and other specialist equipment/resources


• Ability to work under pressure and remain calm in difficult situations


• Ability to prioritise work and meet deadlines


• Ability to plan own workload and be aware of other colleagues' priorities


• Open to change


• Ability to use discretion and have an understanding of the importance of confidentially


• Ability to identify own training and development needs and willingness to undertake relevant training


• Flexibility in terms of hours and location


• Motivation to work with children & young people / in an educational setting


• Ability to form and maintain appropriate relationships and personal boundaries with children & young people


• Emotional resilience in working with challenging behaviours


• Commitment to implement the school's Behaviour Management Policy and/or to refer to teaching colleagues as appropriate


Desirable


• English & Maths GCSE A-C / 9-4 or equivalent qualification


• Experience of working with children


• NVQ 2 or equivalent qualification or experience as a Teaching Assistant


• Experience or training in a specific area and in a learning environment