Lead Teaching Assistant

Description:

Hours: Monday to Friday, 8.30am – 4pm (35 hours per week), term time only, 40 weeks per year + 12 weeks holiday
Why you will love this role…
We are an Ofsted Outstanding special school for children aged 2 – 19 with complex needs. We are proud of our brilliant results which are supported and delivered by our multi professional team of teachers, teaching assistants, therapy, care and health colleagues.
As a Level 3 Teaching Assistant you will have the privilege to work with our amazing students in EYFS / secondary / post 16 areas. You will be an essential part of the team assisting the class teacher and wider team in delivering lessons and supporting students. You will be part of our children’s learning journey creating a safe and supported environment for them to flourish in their education and equipping them with lifelong learning skills.
As an active member of the team you can expect to…
* Support an individual class Teacher in preparing individual programmes and learning materials appropriate to the needs of the learners
* Prepare the classroom, activities and resources for lessons
* Support the class Teacher with the co-ordination and planning of staff
* Support the delivery of individual student programmes and learning interventions
* Encourage and support good classroom behaviour and supervision of children in the classroom, during structured activities, off site activities and free pla
* Understand the communication and support needs of individual students to enable and facilitate their learning
* Support student in their lunchtime and break times to ensure children are safe and happy
* Support off site activities as needed such as trips or forest school
* Support and record the amazing progress of our children
* Communicate on a daily basis with other colleagues, parents and transport providers to give clear and detailed updates on all aspects of the students at drop off and pick up
What you need to do the role…
* Level 3 Teaching Assistant certification
* Ability and commitment to work as part of a supportive and cohesive team
* Ability to contribute, follow and evaluate educational programmes set by the teacher
* Ability to co-ordinate, supervise and support staff activities
* Experience working within an SEND educational setting preferred
* Excellent communication and written skills
* Energetic and enthusiastic about SEND education and making a difference to the lives of our children
* Enhanced DBS check, references and occupational health checks
Location & commitments…
* Permanent contract
* Term time only
* Monday – Friday 8.30 am – 4.30 pm
* Access our fantastic rewards and benefits including a generous annual leave entitlement, a comprehensive health and wellbeing provision, retail, food and leisure discount card, choice of pension scheme and many more
Please upload your CV to apply.
We value our employees and recognise the need to recruit, retain and develop highly skilled and committed talent who share our vision and values!
We value diversity and are committed to equal opportunities. Disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria on the person specification will be guaranteed an interview.
We are an inclusive employer and welcome all applications.
This charity is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Our vision is for the children and young people in our care to be safe, happy and to achieve the best possible outcomes so that they are valued and valuable members of their communities.
If you require any reasonable adjustments for an interview, please highlight this to our Recruitment Team in advance