Teaching Assistant

North Lakes; Brampton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

North Lakes Children's Services seeks a Teaching Assistant to support pupils with special educational needs, enhancing their learning and engagement. This role involves collaboration with teaching staff, developing individual programs, and supporting students in various settings to promote independence and participation in school life.

Qualifications

• Academic qualifications to at least GCSE standard.
• Professional qualifications to at least NVQ level, or proven competency.
• Basic first aid knowledge required.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils in various settings including classrooms and lunch times.
• Collaborate with SENDCo to develop social skills.
• Maintain accurate records as required.

Skills

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Education

GCSE standard qualifications

NVQ level qualification

Job description

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North Lakes Children’s Services is a well-established local provider of residential care and education for boys aged -. We improve the resilience, self-esteem and abilities of all the young people we work with.

Our school is now an Accredited SILVER Award Attachment and Trauma Sensitive School, and we gained our first Outstanding Ofsted inspection in

As a Teaching Assistant, you will be enhancing the learning of pupils who have a wide range of special educational and learning needs. You will also support teaching staff in enabling pupils to gain independence, participate fully in the curriculum, and engage in school life. This role is based at Kirby Moor School.

Duties will include:

• Supporting pupils in various settings: in groups, classrooms, during lunch and break times, and social times.
• Accompanying pupils on organised school visits as appropriate.
• Collaborating with the SENDCo to develop social skills and appropriate behaviour.
• Participating in the development, delivery, and monitoring of individual programmes.
• Supporting pupils with challenging behaviour.
• Helping resolve issues that cause anxiety or emotional responses.
• Maintaining accurate records as required by the school.
• Collaborating with teaching staff for effective support.
• Supporting the delivery of the Key Stage and school curriculum map.
• Working in groups where appropriate.
• Being part of a flexible, supportive team to promote the school's ethos.
• Attending weekly staff meetings and relevant training events.

All applicants must have:

• Appropriate academic qualifications to at least GCSE standard, professional qualifications to at least NVQ level, or proven competency through experience.
• Basic first aid knowledge.
• The ability to work independently with high accuracy and maintain clear records.
• Good time management skills and flexibility.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and team collaboration.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Willingness to undertake relevant training for personal development.
• Knowledge of child development and learning styles; understanding of childhood trauma (training provided).
• Access to a vehicle and a full driving license due to location.
• Willingness to undergo an enhanced DBS check.
• The role is term-time only.
• Working hours: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday from . to ; Tuesday from . to .