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London South East Colleges Group; Shepperton; On-site; GBP 9,000 - 12,000; Part time

Job summary

Manor Mead School in Shepperton is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support pupils with Special Educational Needs and assist teaching staff in delivering a safe, engaging curriculum.

The role suits graduates or school leavers; full training is provided. Core hours are 8.45am–3.25pm, Mon–Fri, 31 hours 10 minutes per week over 38 weeks. A DBS check is required and safeguarding is a priority.

Qualifications

• Experience working with pupils with special educational needs is desirable.
• Good communication and teamwork are essential.
• Willingness to undergo training and DBS checks.

Responsibilities

• Support the teacher in the classroom and other learning environments to help pupils access the curriculum.
• Attend to pupils' personal requirements and physical care as needed, including moving and handling after training.
• Manage pupil behaviour in line with school policy and individual plans.
• Supervise pupils during breaks and lunches to support safe, active play.
• Assist on outings and school trips, including transport by minibus when required.
• Be aware of school policies and support their implementation.

Skills

Supporting pupils

Behaviour management

Teamwork

Communication

Job description

- 31 hours 10 minutes per week, 38 weeks per year

- Core hours Mon-Fri 8.45 am - 3.25 pm (+15 additional minutes each week)

- Start Date: as soon as possible

Note that the school reserves the right to interview and appoint at any stage in the recruitment process.

We require someone with lots of energy and enthusiasm to support the educational and care needs of the special pupils attending our primary school at Manor Mead Shepperton.

The role would suit those with school experience, graduates, school leavers or those looking for a career change as we offer full training.

Manor Mead School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Following the procedures recommended to safeguard children, we will be taking up references if you are shortlisted for an interview. The successful applicant will be required to undertake a DBS check.

Job purpose

To work with and support the teaching staff of Manor Mead School in the education and care of pupils, to meet their Special Educational Needs.

To work with and support the pupils of Manor Mead School enabling them to take part in all aspects of the curriculum.

To work under the direction of the Class Teacher, or the Senior Teaching Assistant in the absence of the Class Teacher, as a member of the class staff team, to support the delivery of an appropriate curriculum in a safe, stimulating and caring environment.

Duties and responsibilities

To support the teacher in the classroom and in other learning environments/activities e.g. swimming pool, P.E. to enable children to make the most of their learning opportunities

To attend to the pupils’ personal requirements , physical care and therapy needs on a daily basis, including moving and handling children as necessary (following training)

To manage pupils’ behaviour in line with school policy and procedures, following pupils’ individual Behaviour Management Plans and Strategies.

To supervise pupils during break and lunch time as appropriate to support teachers and Senior Teaching Assistant: encouraging pupils to be physically active and to play

To contribute to the organisation of classroom resources to ensure effective classroom management

To encourage independence at all times

To undertake specific tasks with individuals or small groups of pupils

To assist on outings and school trips on foot or in the Minibus

To be aware of school policies and support the implementation of these policies

To work within the specific hours designated by the post

Note: Teaching Assistants are welcome to attend any relevant staff meetings

Job Specification

Administration of medication and or medical interventions, i.e.:

- Administering oral medication (always with supervision by another trained adult)

All these would be after specific training by medically trained staff and carried out under their supervision until such time as their competencies were signed off and the staff member is confident to carry them out.

Administration of Therapies, i.e.:

- Carrying out therapy programmes provided by the relevant therapist including Hydrotherapy programmes

Management of Challenging Behaviour, i.e.:

- Using registered and County approved physical interventions

Moving and Handling of pupils / students, i.e.:

- Positioning

- Toileting

- Therapy input

Delivery of the wider curriculum, i.e.:

- Engaging children in play activities at break times

- Taking children including those who may be wheel chair users off site to access community based activities

- Supporting children to participate in all curriculum areas, including, Performance Arts, Sports and PE activities

This post will require a level of mobility and fitness commensurate with the staff member’s ability to undertake any or all of the above. * Following policies and protocols and appropriate training.

About The Company

About the School

Manor Mead is an Outstanding primary school for pupils, age 4-11, with severe, profound and multiple learning difficulties, some with associated autism and Complex Social and Communication Needs (CSCN). We have two sites; one in Shepperton (PMLD, SLD, associated Autism) and one in Virginia Water (CSCN, ASD). We offer a calm, supportive and highly structured environment, where pupils are known well and supported to make meaningful progress in both their learning and personal development. Our staff work as a skilled, multidisciplinary team, delivering personalised provision that reflects each pupil’s individual needs, strengths and aspirations. The school has a strong culture of collaboration, reflection and continuous improvement, and places a high value on developing staff expertise within a specialist and deeply rewarding area of education.

About the Trust

London South East Academies Trust is a growing and ambitious Multi-Academy Trust, currently comprising mainstream, special and alternative provision academies, alongside an outreach service and a music hub. Our schools are located across Bromley, Bexley, Sussex, Lambeth and Surrey, serving a wide range of communities and educational contexts.

Across the Trust, our schools share a strong commitment to raising attainment, encouraging aspiration and supporting social mobility for every pupil, throughout their educational journey and beyond. We take a holistic but personalised approach to education, recognising that children thrive when their individual strengths, needs and circumstances are properly understood and supported. This enables pupils to flourish and achieve their full potential, whatever their starting point.

We believe that great schools are built by great people. As a Trust, we invest in our staff through strong professional development and leadership opportunities, clear expectations and supportive structures. We actively encourage collaboration and the sharing of best practice across schools, supported by high-quality, cost-effective central services that allow leaders and teachers to focus on what matters most: improving outcomes for pupils.

London South East Academies Trust sits within the Elevare Civic Education Group, which also includes a multi-campus further and higher education college, London South East Colleges and a charitable foundation, Elevare Education Foundation. This unique structure provides meaningful progression pathways for pupils and families, as well as broad development and