Bank Teaching Assistant

The Methodist Church in Britain; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible bank work

Holiday pay enhancement

Professional development

Dedicated staff

Stimulating learning environment

Job summary

Vale of Evesham School is seeking a Bank Teaching Assistant to support pupils aged 4 to 18 with various needs. The role offers flexible hours, usually between 9am and 3pm, and involves assisting with daily routines, personal care, meals, outdoor play and classroom tasks.

You will work with pupils who have moderate, severe or profound learning difficulties, building confidence and promoting inclusion while covering other TAs as needed. DBS checks required.

Qualifications

• Experience in a school, residential or similar setting supporting young people or adults.
• Passion for supporting children and young people with special educational needs.
• Understanding of the varied needs of children as they develop socially and academically.
• Energy and enthusiasm.
• Working well in a busy environment.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils in small classes with daily routines, including meal times and outdoor play.
• Provide personal care for pupils who need it.
• Support pupils with workboxes, play and classroom work.
• Build rapport with pupils and give positive reinforcement to build confidence and self-esteem.
• Cover Teaching Assistants who are off sick or on training.
• Support pupils with autism, learning disabilities, physical disabilities or communication barriers.

Skills

SEN support passion

Energy and enthusiasm

Busy environment adaptability

People skills

Job description

Bank Teaching Assistant at Vale of Evesham School, which supports pupils aged 4 to 18 with moderate, severe and profound learning difficulties, covering staff who are off sick or on training. The work means supporting pupils in small classes with daily routines, including personal care, meal times, outdoor play and classroom tasks, while building their confidence. There is no fixed weekly pattern, so bank staff can be available one day a week or more often between 9am and 3pm. Visa sponsorship is not available.

What the job involves

• Support pupils in small classes with daily routines, including meal times and outdoor play
• Provide personal care for pupils who need it
• Support pupils with workboxes, play and classroom work
• Build rapport with pupils and give positive reinforcement to build confidence and self-esteem
• Cover Teaching Assistants who are off sick or on training
• Support pupils with autism, learning disabilities, physical disabilities or communication barriers

What’s required

Experience

• Experience in a school, residential or similar setting supporting young people or adults, or transferable skills from another setting

Skills & knowledge

• Passion for supporting children and young people with special educational needs
• Understanding of the varied needs of children as they develop socially and academically
• Energy and enthusiasm
• Working well in a busy environment

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS check including Barred List check
• Right to live and work in the UK
• Childcare disqualification declaration
• Disclosure of cautions and convictions if shortlisted
• Two references if shortlisted

Other

• Availability one day a week or more, occasionally or regularly, between 9am and 3pm
• Commitment to the safeguarding and welfare of all pupils
• Upholding and promoting the ethos and values of the school

What’s offered

• Flexible bank work that fits around other commitments
• Holiday pay enhancement
• Opportunities for professional development
• Dedicated staff committed to high standards
• Stimulating, happy and safe learning environment