Special School Teaching Assistant — Support & Impact

Kirklees Metropolitan Council; Consett; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Villa Real School in Consett, Durham, is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant for a temporary post to support pupils aged 2–19 with SLD, PMLD and autism, within a multi-professional team.

You will assist with educational programmes, contribute to assessments, and help manage feeding, communication and care plans under teacher direction. A rewarding role in a supportive, inclusive school environment.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a multi-professional team to meet the needs of pupils and students attending Villa Real School.
• Behave in a professional way at all times in keeping with the vision and ethos of the school.
• Work with individuals or groups of pupils carrying out educational programmes, as directed by the teacher.
• Make contributions to assessments, reviews and discussions on pupil’s achievements and developments.
• Manage the SA on eating and feeding programmes, communication targets, moving and handling plans, medical management plans, behaviour management plans and toilet training programmes as directed by the teacher.
• During breaks, supervise pupils and direct the SA in the supervision of pupils.
• Take a full part in both school based and externally provided professional development.
• Work in any department of the school when necessary and as directed by the Senior Management Team.
• Carry out other duties or responsibilities as required by the Head Teacher which contribute to the smooth running of the classroom or the school as a whole.

Job description

Villa Real School in Consett, Durham, is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant for a temporary post to support pupils aged 2–19 with SLD, PMLD and autism, within a multi-professional team.

You will assist with educational programmes, contribute to assessments, and help manage feeding, communication and care plans under teacher direction. A rewarding role in a supportive, inclusive school environment.