Senior Teaching Assistant

Description:

Hi All,

Please see below the vacancy we have for Teaching Assistant:

Function of role:

To support and maintain a high level of learner engagement through collaborative preparation and delivery of an innovative, creative and flexible curriculum. To use a collaborative and multiagency holistic approach to delivering an education provision which includes attention to health and safety awareness, risk management and the safeguarding of young people. Accountabilities: Act in accordance with the organisation’s policies and procedures under the guidance of the designated Learning/Provision Manager and adhere to the organisation’s Equal Opportunities and Diversity policy. Advocate on behalf of the young people and their families in your care. Encourage their involvement in the decision making and the management of their programmes. Assist with the assessment, preparation, delivery and review of a learner’s curriculum including contributions to lesson plans. Offer a variety of approaches and opportunities to focus on an engagement with learning and seek advice from designated subject leads where appropriate. Be aware of all safeguarding procedures on a day to day basis, adhering to these where appropriate through the Designated Safeguarding Officer, and be aware of all policies and practice in relation to the safety of young people and vulnerable adults Be responsible for all aspects of learner health and safety, informing the designated Learning Manager of any accidents or identified risks, and using the significant incident reporting form appropriately. Support the Learning Manager to ensure venues used are appropriate and risk assessed, and that Health and Safety guidance supplied by the company is adhered to. To support the Learning Manager with the collection and collation of pupil information including learner profiles, pen pictures, risk management procedures and special educational needs and suitably differentiate your delivery to meet the identified needs. To support all designated Learning Managers with the completion of all assessments, pupil tracking documents, progress reports and feedback reports to commissioning bodies e.g. Education, Health and Care plans, KS3 & KS4 transition planning, and post 16 opportunities. Carry out additional duties as reasonably requested by the Teaching and Learning Team Lead or Head of Service/Head Teacher and be responsible for your own continuous professional development.

Requirements:

Some awareness of current internal and external verification frameworks and inspection frameworks

Awareness of relevant legislation and guidance and implications for local policy, procedure and practice (e.g. The Children’s Act 2004, Children and Families Act 2014, Apprenticeship, Skills and Children Learning Act 2009)

Demonstrate some knowledge regarding teaching practice for young people with additional needs.

Experience:

wo years experience of working with children and young people or vulnerable adults within an education, health or social care setting

Demonstrate experience of developing effective resources for young people with additional needs.

Demonstrate experience of working with young people or vulnerable adults with additional needs.

Skills:

Able to demonstrate effective communication

Demonstrate a wide variety of ICT skills (e.g. an understanding of google cloud and associated applications, microsoft packages and esafety)

Demonstrate effective record keeping with an awareness of the Data Protection Act and sharing information protocols

Can demonstrate recognised skills in working with young people or vulnerable adults with additional needs.

Education and Training:

To hold a minimum Level 3 qualification in an education, health or social care setting (e.g. relevant NVQ, PTLLs, A levels)

To be able to produce evidence of previous CPD (e.g. first aid, safeguarding training, diversity training, CAF/EHC training, IOSHH)

To hold a recognised Teaching Assistant qualification (e.g. Level 2 award/certificate in support work in schools/teaching and learning in schools

Qualities:

Must hold a UK Driving Licence and have access to a road worthy vehicle

Understand the importance of adhering to the organisation’s policies, procedures and practices

Be committed to delivering holistic family interventions

Be driven to provide positive outcomes to children, young people and vulnerable adults.

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