Empowering Teaching Assistant Level 2 (SEND Support)

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Walsall; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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comprehensive health plan (UK Health)

Cycle to work scheme (Halfords)

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Job summary

Oakwood School in Walsall is a specialist provision for children with complex educational needs aged 3–15. The school fosters a safe, stimulating and nurturing learning environment where learners progress through bespoke approaches. We promote inclusive, technology-enabled learning and high-quality experiences across a range of styles.

We are looking for Teaching Assistants Level 2 to join our team. You will support learning under supervision, assist with planning and pupil wellbeing, and help

Qualifications

• Effective use of ICT to support learning.
• Ability to use other equipment and technology, including video and photocopier equipment.
• Understanding of relevant policies, codes of practice and awareness of relevant legislation.
• General understanding of the national/foundation stage curriculum and other basic learning programmes and strategies.
• Basic understanding of child development and learning.
• Ability to self-evaluate learning needs and actively seek learning opportunities.
• Ability to relate well to children and adults.
• Ability to work constructively as part of a team, understanding classroom roles and responsibilities.
• Awareness of, and commitment to, equality of opportunity.
• Experience of working with or caring for children of relevant age.
• Good numeracy and literacy skills.
• Completion of the TDA induction programme for teaching assistants.
• NVQ Level 2 in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools, or equivalent qualifications or experience.
• Training in relevant learning strategies, for example literacy.
• First aid training or willingness to undertake training as appropriate.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils’ learning, care and personal development under supervision.
• Supervise and provide support for pupils, including those with SEND, ensuring safety.
• Assist with development and implementation of Individual Education Plans, Behaviour Plans and Personal Care programmes.
• Establish positive relationships with pupils and interact according to their needs.
• Promote inclusion and independence, positive interaction with others.
• Provide feedback to pupils in relation to progress under teacher guidance.
• Attend to pupils' personal needs, including social, health, physical, hygiene and welfare.
• Assist in creating and maintaining a purposeful, orderly learning environment.
• Assist with planning learning activities and use strategies to help learning goals.
• Monitor pupils’ responses and record progress as directed.
• Provide regular feedback to teachers on achievement, progress and issues.
• Promote positive pupil behaviour and manage conflicts per policy.
• Establish relationships with parents and carers.
• Undertake structured learning activities and adapt to pupil responses.
• Support pupils’ use of ICT and help develop their competence and independence when using technology.
• Prepare, maintain and use equipment and resources required for learning activities.
• Comply with policies relating to child protection, health and safety, confidentiality and data protection.
• Contribute to the ethos, work and aims of the school.
• Participate in meetings, training, learning activities and performance development as required.
• Assist with pupil supervision outside lesson times, including before/after school and lunchtime.
• Accompany staff and pupils on visits, trips and out-of-school activities under supervision.

Skills

ICT to support learning

Video/photocopier tech

Policies & legislation awareness

National/foundation stage curriculum

Child development understanding

Self-evaluation & learning

Interpersonal with children & adults

Teamwork

Equality of opportunity

Experience with children

Numeracy & literacy

TDA induction programme

NVQ2 in ST&L or equivalent

Literacy training

First aid training

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools

Job description

Oakwood School in Walsall is a specialist provision for children with complex educational needs aged 3–15. The school fosters a safe, stimulating and nurturing learning environment where learners progress through bespoke approaches. We promote inclusive, technology-enabled learning and high-quality experiences across a range of styles.

We are looking for Teaching Assistants Level 2 to join our team. You will support learning under supervision, assist with planning and pupil wellbeing, and help