Teaching Assistant

Kedleston Group Limited; Enfield; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & well-being

Retail discounts

Cycle to work

Life cover

Job summary

Silverways School, part of Kedleston Group, is seeking an enabling teaching assistant to help pupils overcome barriers to learning and support transitions for new and returning pupils. You will work in class, using restorative practices to put the child at the centre and liaise with staff and parents about tailored support.

Ideal candidates will be team players with strong communication skills, and a passion for helping students thrive, including experience with ASC children in educational

Qualifications

• Team players who will uphold the mission, values and goals of Silverways School.
• Great communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience working with ASC children in an educational setting.
• A passion for education and helping students thrive.

Responsibilities

• Identify strategies to help overcome individual pupils’ barriers to learning.
• Be prepared to use humour and restorative practice to ensure a child-centred approach.
• Support the transition of new pupils arriving or existing pupils returning to school, putting the necessary support in place to overcome any barriers to learning
• Provide in class support as necessary to meet the needs of the school.
• Liaise with other staff to monitoring pupils’ behaviour and well being
• Build positive relations with parents/carers to encourage family involvement in their child’s progress.
• Communicate with parents/carers about specific support in place for their child.

Skills

Team player

Communication

ASC experience

Passion for education

Job description

What you’ll be doing:

• Identify strategies to help overcome individual pupils’ barriers to learning
• Be prepared to use humour and restorative practice to ensure a child-centred approach.
• Support the transition of new pupils arriving or existing pupils returning to school, putting the necessary support in place to overcome any barriers to learning
• Provide in class support as necessary to meet the needs of the school.
• Liaise with other staff to monitoring pupils’ behaviour and well being
• Build positive relations with parents/carers to encourage family involvement in their child’s progress.
• Communicate with parents/carers about specific support in place for their child.

What we’re looking for:

• Team players who will uphold the mission, values and goals of Silverways School
• A can-do attitude.
• Great communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience working with ASC children in an educational setting
• A passion for education and helping students thrive

Why work for us:

• Supportive and friendly school community.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.
• A rewarding role where you’ll make a real impact!

We value your hard work and dedication, and we’re committed to ensuring you feel supported, both professionally and personally so that you are in the best position to make the most impact for the children in our care.

When you join Kedleston Group, you can be certain that your work will have purpose and meaning. You can also expect a supportive environment which enables you both to excel in your role and grow in your careers.

You will have access to an attractive benefits package including;

• Access to health and well-being programmes, including a free and confidential 24/7 helpline and counselling service.
• Discounts on retail, travel, and leisure through our benefits platform.
• Cycle to work scheme
• Generous life cover

Who are we?

Silverways School is an independent special school which supports children and young people with autism and associated learning needs. The school is set in the heart of the community in Enfield, North London.

The focus at Silverways School is on maximising every child’s potential to develop into a confident, resilient, and skilled young person who will make a positive contribution to society and live as independent a life as possible.

Silverways School is part of Kedleston Group. We specialise in providing specialist education for children aged 7-19 with a range of special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). These include autistic spectrum condition (ASC), attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and social emotional and mental health needs (SEMH).

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting children and we expect all colleagues to share this commitment. We will do everything possible to ensure that only those who are suitable to work with children are recruited to work for us. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020 and is subject to a range of vetting checks including a criminal records disclosure.

We are a disability confident committed and equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from all sections of the community.

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