Teaching Assistant

Job Title:Teaching Assistant- Specialist School
Location: Tonkers Green, Berkshire
Salary: £11.72ph - £12.53ph (actual annual salary = £20,941 - £22,388 per year) Dependant on experience and qualifications
Hours:Full time or part time permanent position - Monday to Friday, Term time only.

We are currently looking to recruit teaching Assistants (TAs) to join our expanding team and work alongside the Education Team to aid the smooth running of the school.


Therole:

Based in Berkshire the school will be supporting students aged 6 -16 with a diagnosis of Autism spectrum disorder, moderate to Severe Learning needs and associated difficulties, who require an individualised, specialist approach.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a new venture in a school that will grow with you. You will be a part of a Brand-New School set up. It is an opportunity for you to help shape the provision and develop the school to be the best that it can be.
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Key Duties:

• To support teachers in all areas of the day to day running of the class seeking guidance and advice when required
• Working alongside a class team to deliver purposeful and meaningful educational experiences for children and young people with a diagnosis of Autism spectrum and severe/moderate learning difficulties.
• Take responsibility for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students according to the schools policies, including safeguarding.

Experience /Qualifications:

• A good standard of standard of English, Maths and communication

Knowledge and Experience:

• Relevant knowledge and experience of pupils with SEN relevant to Provision
• Understanding of the Safeguarding principles and Child Protection procedures
• Experience of managing a range of approaches to behaviour, including managing behaviour that challenges.
• Experience working within education is advantageous
• Experience of working within a multi-cultural, inclusive setting

Skills:

• Commitment to the role, the desire to put the child first and treat them as an individual
• Be positive and creative in meeting students needs
• Work on your own as well as part of a team
• Work collaboratively with other staff and professionals with good interpersonal skills
• Good numeracy and literacy skills
• Competent ICT skills
• Be flexible, adaptable and solution focused.
• Able to work within the parameters of the physical demands of the job role

Benefits:


Be part of our successful team and also benefit from a generous package that includes:

• Life assurance
• Enhanced pension scheme (from October)
• Perkbox - offering high street discounts
• Employee assistance programme
• Car lease scheme
• Fully funded training and qualifications
• Bike to work scheme
• Free membership to our Health cash back plan - Claim back money on services such as dental, optical, physio and many more.

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Location: Tokers Green, GB

Posted Date: 9/21/2024