Teaching Assistant

Salutem Limited; Billingshurst; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the education sector is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join their team at Ingfield Manor School. The role involves supporting students with special educational needs in a high-quality learning environment. This is a fulfilling opportunity for those passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people with motor neurological difficulties.

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting students with ASC/SCLN/Complex Needs.
• Ability to manage sensory needs and promote independence.
• Commitment to safeguarding and child protection.

Responsibilities

• Support the class teacher for high-quality education delivery.
• Organize classroom resources for effective learning.
• Assist students in developing personal care and independence skills.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Adaptability

Education

Relevant education or training in special needs

Job description

About The Company

Based in its our own idyllic grounds, Ingfield Manor School offers extensive specialist facilities with the aim to provide an exceptional learning environment, helping children and young people fulfil their potential. Facilities include woodland and outdoor classroom space, high specification sensory room and swimming pool.

At Ingfield Manor School, we believe everyone should have the opportunity to live a healthy, active, and fulfilling life, regardless of their background or disability. The aim of our services is to provide a safe and stimulating environment that enables children and young people to flourish and grow.

Our Woodview provision is for secondary aged students with special educational needs including speech, language, and communication needs (SLCN) and autistic spectrum conditions (ASC).

We are looking for a Teaching Assistant to join us and become part of our successful team, giving the very best support to our community every day, because Ingfield Manor School believes in fulfilling potential of every learner. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in an engaging and rewarding environment, supporting the learning of our young people with motor neurological difficulties.

About The Role

To provide a high-quality education support service to students, in accordance with company policies, procedures and practices and the standards set by the regulatory body.

Hours: 40 hours per week. Term Time only (39 weeks)

Salary: £21,783 - £21,943 pa (£12.21- £12.30 per hour). (FTE 52wks £25,397 - £25,584)). Dependent upon experience

Job Responsibilities

• To support the class teacher in order to ensure the delivery of a high-quality education for all students.
• To provide relevant and appropriate support to students, on an individual or group basis, in order to enable them to access the curriculum as independently as possible.
• To support the class teacher in organising the classroom, its resources, student groupings and displays to provide a stimulating learning situation appropriate for students with ASC/SCLN/Complex Needs
• Work with and manage sensory needs, enabling learners with a sensory diet and / or to adopt selfregulatory strategies as appropriate and advised by the professional team.
• To make, use and keep records in accordance with company policies and procedures and standards set by the regulatory body
• To keep up-to-date with specified subject area, educational practice and SEND-related information
• Assist some learners in developing or refining their independence skills, which may be inclusive of assisting with personal care elements.
• Liaise with staff from other departments to provide a consistent approach to all aspects of learner education.
• Maintain regular communication and liaison both informally and in meeting times, ensuring a consistent approach to education of learners.
• Ensure that the service operates to agreed budgets and contribute to keeping within these budgets as instructed.
• Exercise vigilance in respect of health and safety and promptly report all hazards and/or remedying them where appropriate. Undertake all duties in a manner calculated to minimise or avoid unnecessary risks, personally or to others.
• Report issues and/or incidents relating to staff and students that have arisen in the day promptly to the relevant line manager or appropriate person.
• Always operate in accordance with company policies and procedures, with particular reference to safeguarding, child protection, whistleblowing, complaints and representations and behaviour policies.
• Participate in team meetings, supervisions and annual reviews in accordance with company policy and the standards set by the regulatory body.
• Work to promote the school as a valued, professional asset within its community and conduct themselves at all times in a manner that reinforces this image.
• To work to and exhibit the values of the company and maintain standards of behaviour in accordance with company policies, procedures and practices.
• Participate in the staff training and development programme.
  
  

This job description should not be seen as all encompassing, and the post holder will be expected to undertake any other responsibilities appropriate to the post as identified by the company.

The post holder will further Salutems vision and comply with the policies and procedures of Salutem and the school. This job description will be kept under review to ensure that it remains up to date. The post holder will be consulted about any proposed changes.

Salutem Care and Education are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All offers of employment are subject to rigorous pre-employment checks, including enhanced DBS, in line with our stringent safer recruitment policy.

Successful candidates for all posts will undergo a minimum of 6 months probation period.