1:1 Teaching Assistant - Empower Student Learning & Inclusion

Vision for Education Ltd; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Vision for Education Ltd is seeking a dedicated 1:1 Teaching Assistant to support a pupil on a 1:1 basis in Sunderland. This full-time temporary role is ideal for someone who is patient, proactive and committed to helping learners achieve their goals.

You will work under the supervision of the class teacher, implement learning activities, monitor progress and provide regular feedback. The position starts ASAP and runs until an end date is defined, offering ongoing opportunities within a

Responsibilities

• Support designated pupil to achieve learning goals, in liaison with the teacher, using agreed strategies and interventions.
• Assist with the implementation of SEND Support Plans and to provide support for designated pupil with special educational needs in accordance with those plans, risk assessments and Educational Healthcare Plans, as required.
• Assist the teacher in planning, evaluating and adjusting lessons and work plans to meet the needs of designated pupil and in the management and preparation of wider class resources.
• Provide detailed and regular feedback to the teacher, as required, on progress, achievement and pastoral matters.
• Promote and maintain a purposeful, orderly and supportive environment.
• Promote good pupil behaviour, dealing promptly with conflict and incidents in line with established policy and behaviour plans and encourage pupils to take responsibility for their own behaviour.
• Establish productive working relationships with pupil, acting as a role model and setting high expectations.
• Promote independence and employ strategies to recognise and reward achievement of self-reliance.
• Promote inclusive practice, set high expectations and encourage pupil to interact and work co-operatively with others.
• Establish constructive relationships with parents and carers.
• Provide general administrative support including the display of pupils work as required.
• Undertake structured and agreed learning activities/teaching programmes, adjusting activities according to pupil needs and responses.
• Undertake programmes linked to local and national learning strategies e.g. literacy, numeracy, reading, phonics, early years, monitoring and reporting on pupil progress as required.
• Support the use of IT in learning activities and develop pupils' competence and independence in its safe use.
• Prepare, maintain and use equipment/resources required to meet the lesson plans/relevant learning activity and assist pupil in their safe use.
• Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to safeguarding, child protection, behaviour, anti-bullying, anti-racism, equal opportunities health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person.
• Promote the safeguarding and welfare of children and young persons the postholder is responsible for, or comes into contact with. Be aware of and adhere to Trust and school policies and other guidance on the safeguarding and promotion of wellbeing of children and young people. Take appropriate action where required.
• Promote and implement policies and practices that encourage mutual tolerance and respect for diversity in all aspects of employment and service delivery.
• Build and maintain positive and constructive working relationships with pupils, families and colleagues to maximise pupils' development and maintain the overall ethos and vision of the school and wider Trust.
• Work effectively with other staff, agencies and stakeholders as required.

Job description

Vision for Education Ltd is seeking a dedicated 1:1 Teaching Assistant to support a pupil on a 1:1 basis in Sunderland. This full-time temporary role is ideal for someone who is patient, proactive and committed to helping learners achieve their goals.

You will work under the supervision of the class teacher, implement learning activities, monitor progress and provide regular feedback. The position starts ASAP and runs until an end date is defined, offering ongoing opportunities within a