SEN 1-2-1 Teaching Assistant

Merton Park Primary School; Greater London; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Merton Park Primary School in London is seeking a Teaching Assistant to provide learning and care support for a pupil with SEN to help them progress on their EHCP.

You will work with teachers to plan and deliver activities, support routines, and help with behaviour management and inclusion. The role requires good literacy, numeracy, ICT skills and the ability to build positive relationships with pupils.

Qualifications

• NVQ 3 for Teaching Assistants or equivalent qualifications or experience
• First-aid training, or willingness to complete it
• GCSE English and Maths (Grade 4/C or equivalent) desirable
• Experience working in a school environment or educational setting
• Experience supporting pupils with SEN and EHCPs

Responsibilities

• Support the pupil with routines, transitions and behaviour management
• Build positive relationships to promote self-esteem and inclusion
• Assist with development and delivery of EHCP targets
• Support learning activities and differentiated planning with the teacher
• Contribute to safeguarding and promote pupil wellbeing

Skills

Relationship building

Behaviour management

ICT skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

NVQ 3 or equivalent

First-aid training

GCSE English & Maths

Job description

Main purpose:

Toprovide learning and care support for an individual pupil with specialeducational needs (SEN) to help them to work towards the outcomes on theireducation and health care plan (EHCP)

Towork with the pupil’s teacher(s) to plan and deliver activities

Tosupport the pupil with routines, transitions and behaviour management

Duties and responsibilities

Support for the pupil

• Build a positive relationship with the pupil, promoting highself-esteem, independence and social inclusion
• Promote high standards of behaviour, responding to incidents inline with the school’s behaviour for learning policy and guidelines onphysical intervention
• Assist with the development and delivery of individual EHCPs
• Support the pupil with their social, emotional and mental healthneeds, escalating concerns where appropriate

Teaching andlearning

• Demonstrate an informed and efficient approach to teaching andlearning by adopting relevant strategies to support the work of theteacher(s) and increase the pupil’s achievement
• Contribute to the planning of differentiated learning activitiesfor the individual, delivering activities inside or outside theclassroom
• Support the teaching of a broad and balanced curriculum aimed athelping the pupil achieve their full potential in all areas of learning
• Promote, support and facilitate inclusion by encouragingparticipation of the pupil in learning
• Use effective behaviour management strategies consistently in linewith the school’s policy and procedures
• Organise and manage teaching space and resources to help maintain astimulating and safe learning environment
• Use ICT skills to advance the pupil’s learning
• Provide regular feedback to teachers on the pupil’s progress,attainment and barriers to learningthrough pupil observation
• Monitor, record and report on progress and attainment

Working with staff,parents/carers and relevant professionals

• Share knowledge and understanding of the pupil with other schoolstaff and education, health and social care professionals, so thatinformed decision making can take place on intervention and provision
• Communicate effectively with other staff members, pupils, andparents and carers
• Keep other professionals accurately informed about performance,progress and any areas of concern
• Understand their roles, to be able to work collaboratively withclassroom teachers and other colleagues, including specialist advisoryteachers
• Collaborate and work with colleagues and other relevantprofessionals within and beyond the school
• Develop effective professional relationships with colleagues

Professional development

• Keep their own knowledge and understanding relevant and up-to-dateby reflecting on their own practice, liaising with school leaders andidentifying relevant professional development opportunities to improvepersonal effectiveness
• Take opportunities to build the appropriate skills, qualifications,and/or experience needed for the role, with support from the school
• Take part in the school’s appraisal procedures

Safeguarding

• Work in line with statutory safeguarding guidance (e.g. KeepingChildren Safe in Education, Working Together to Safeguard Children,Prevent) and our safeguarding and child protection policies
• Promote the safeguarding of all pupils in the school

The teachingAssistant will be required to safeguard and promote the welfare of children andyoung people, and follow school policies and the staff code of conduct.

Please notethat this is illustrative of the general nature and level of responsibility ofthe role. It is not a comprehensive list of all tasks that the teachingassistant will carry out. The postholder may be required to do other dutiesappropriate to the level of the role, as directed by the headteacher or linemanager.

This job description may be amended at any timein consultation with the postholder.

PersonSpecification

criteria

qualities

Qualificationsand training

NVQ 3 for Teaching Assistants or equivalentqualifications or experience

First-aid training, or willingness to complete it

GCSE orequivalent level, including at least a Grade 4 (previously Grade C) in Englishand maths- desirable

Experience

Experience working in a school environment or other educationalsetting

Experience working with children/young people

Experience planning and delivering learning activities

Skills andknowledge

Good literacy and numeracy skills

Good organisational skills

Ability to build effective working relationships with pupils andadults

Skills and expertise in understanding the needs of all pupils

Knowledge of how to help adapt and deliver support to meet individualneeds

Subject and curriculum knowledge relevant to the role, and ability toapply this effectively in supporting teachers and pupils

Excellent verbal communication skills

Active listening skills

The ability to remain calm in stressful situations

Knowledge of guidance and requirements around safeguarding children

Good ICT skills, particularly using ICT to support learning

Understanding of roles and responsibilities within the classroom andwhole school context

Personalqualities

Enjoyment of working with children

Sensitivity and understanding, to help build good relationships withpupils

A commitment to getting the best outcomes for all pupils, andpromoting the ethos and values of the school

Commitment to maintaining confidentiality at all times

Commitment to safeguarding pupil’s wellbeing and equality

Resilient, positive, forward looking and enthusiastic about making adifference

Capacity to inspire, motivate and challenge children and young people