Teaching Assistant

Job introduction

 

Job Title: Alternative Provision Classroom Assistant

Reporting to: Centre/ Area Manager

Pay: Salary per annum:£19,668.00 (Term Time Only )

Contract type: Term time ONLY 39 WEEKS NOT 52

Location: Brighton

Days and hours of work: Monday- Friday 8.00-4.00

Purpose of the Role:

We are looking for a strong and resilient teaching assistant that can step up and take on any obstacles thrown their way.

The role incorporates mentoring and tutoring pupils through the 12-week programme. This is carried out in a range of tasks including working with a group of pupils who are struggling in mainstream education due to a range of reasons affecting their emotions and behaviour.

Focused at KS3, you will need to be resilient, confident, and able to communicate well with young pupils. A background in pastoral/SEMH will be advantageous. Work may be carried out in the classroom or outside the main teaching area.

The successful candidate will be part of a team that document the journey of their pupils during the project. Support the reporting process to parents/carers and schools, on any emotional, social and wellbeing concerns and progressions of each pupil.

A good knowledge of safeguarding is required (training provided as appropriate) along with the ability to connect and build relationships quickly.

 

About the role

 

Key Responsibilities (but not limited to):

Support for the Pupils

• Supervise and provide support for pupils, 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 pupils and interact with them according to individual needs
• Promote the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils
• Encourage pupils to interact with others and engage in activities led by the teacher
• Provide feedback to pupils in relation to progress and achievement under guidance of the teachers

Support for the Teacher

• Create and maintain a purposeful, orderly, and supportive environment in accordance with lesson plans and assist with the display of pupils’ work
• Use strategies, in liaison with the teachers, to support pupils to achieve learning goals
• Monitor pupils’ responses to learning activities and accurately record achievement/progress as directed
• Provide detailed and regular feedback to teachers on pupils’ achievement, progress, problems etc
• Promote good behaviour, dealing promptly with conflict and incidents in line with established policy and encourage pupils to take responsibility for their own behaviour
• Help to establish constructive relationships with partner schools and parents / carers
• Administer routine tests and undertake routine marking of pupils’ work
• Provide clerical / administrative support, for example photocopying, typing, filing, money, administer coursework etc

Support for the provision

• Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality, and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person
• Be aware of and support difference and ensure pupils have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop
• Contribute to the overall ethos / work / aims of the provision
• Appreciate and support the role of other professionals
• Attend and participate in relevant meetings as required
• Participate in training and other learning activities and performance development as required
• Assist with the supervision of pupils out of lesson times, including before and after normal curriculum hours and at lunchtime
• Accompany teaching staff and pupils on visits, trips and out of the centre activities as required and take responsibility for a group under the supervision of the teachers

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Attributes are all desirable (training provided as applicable)

Qualifications and experience

• Previous experience of working in a classroom environment or alternative provision
• NVQ 2 Teacher Assistant or equivalent qualification
• First Aid training (ideally paediatric)
• Previous experience of working in a pastoral/SEMH environment.
• Understanding of relevant policies/code of practice and awareness of relevant legislation
• Good knowledge of safeguarding.
• Confident/experience in delivering a group session.

Skills, ability & knowledge

• The ability to work effectively with others as a competent team member.
• Computer literacy/word processing/video/photocopier skills.
• Ability to understand RMF roles and responsibilities.
• Good time management skills.
• Ability to relate well to children and adults.
• Be enthusiastic when delivering sessions to children.
• Excellent Interpersonal skills.
• Good communication, team working and organisational skills.
• Good levels of numeracy and literacy.
• Knowledge of health & safety
• Able to take instructions and willing to learn.
• Able to work on your own or as part of a team.
  

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