Integrated Resource Teaching Assistant

Wakefield Council; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 20,000; Part time

Job summary

A local authority in the United Kingdom is seeking part-time support staff to work with pupils needing special educational support across various schools in Wakefield. Candidates will assist under teacher supervision to ensure pupils can access learning and meet their individual needs outlined in EHCPs. Knowledge of ASD and relevant experience in education is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience working with pupils with identified needs.
• Knowledge of supporting access to learning.
• Ability to make adjustments for accessibility.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with EHCPs under teacher guidance.
• Help integrate and include pupils in learning.
• Manage pupil needs effectively.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Knowledge of ASD

Experience in education

Ability to manage responsibilities

Job description

Overview

Required as soon as possible

We are looking to recruit additional staff to our already established team of support staff. Our teams are based across a number of schools in Wakefield and support the integration and inclusion of pupils with EHCPs. Successful candidates will work under a teacher in charge and other key staff to manage pupil needs and ensure that they can access learning, as well as deliver the provision set out in the EHCP.

Locations

At interview we will discuss the location of the integrated resource where additional staffing is required. This could be a resource based in the following schools:

• Newlands Primary School, Normanton
• Moorthorpe Primary School, South Elmsall
• Featherstone Academy, Featherstone
• St Wilfrid\'s Academy, Featherstone
• Northfield Primary School, South Kirkby
• Methodist Primary School, Wakefield
• St Thomas a Beckett Academy, Wakefield

Knowledge and experience

• Pupils with identified needs in relation to ASD, Communication and Interaction or Social, Emotional, Mental Health.
• Working with children in education, or work places that may have built knowledge of supporting access to learning and development.
• Using their interpersonal skills and initiative to manage the roles and responsibilities in the workplace.
• The importance of education and need to support pupils access the curriculum.
• Understanding the importance of making adjustments that help accessibility.

Employment details

The post is part time and permanent, working during Wakefield Council term time dates, 30 hours per week.

How to apply

We are happy to discuss the nature of this role. Candidates can contact Jayne Elliott [e-mail]

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