Teaching Assistant

The Cavendish School; England; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

The Cavendish School is seeking an inspirational Teaching Assistant to support pupils across our all‑through campus, with a focus on SEN. Under the guidance of senior staff, you will help implement work programmes for individuals and groups and contribute to high standards of learning and behaviour.

You will join a vibrant community with strong leadership, extensive CPD opportunities and a clear commitment to pupil welfare and progression.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting pupils with SEN.
• Ability to inspire and motivate pupils.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Willingness to develop professionally.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 SEN pupil support and mentoring.
• Liaise with teaching staff, parents and carers to enable access to learning.
• Support achievement and progress for pupils.
• Promote the welfare of all children.
• Share good practice in classroom, play and lunchtimes.

Skills

SEN support

One-to-one mentoring

Communication skills

Motivation and drive

Job description

We are seeking to appoint an inspirational Teaching Assistant who can inspire and motivate pupils to be the very best that they can be? The role is based in our secondary phase. If you have the skills, drive and enthusiasm this could be the perfect role for you. The Executive Headteacher is looking for highly motivated, committed professionals who are passionate and enthusiastic to join in the continued development and success of our exciting all-through status. If you have the skills, drive and enthusiasm this could be the perfect role for you. The school offers:

• A strong and visionary leadership


• To be part of a vibrant community


• To be part of an exciting environment in our all-through campus


• Cavendish school was identified by OFSTED as being 'Outstanding'


• Excellent CPD opportunities for all levels and interests


• Staff Wellbeing: a genuine focus on staff wellbeing


• Pupils who are motivated and keen to learn, Working under the professional guidance of senior staff (primary and secondary phase) to implement work programmes for individuals/groups which could include those requiring detailed and specialist knowledge in particular areas.


• Providing high quality, inclusive, learning experiences and care for all the children.


• To liaise and interact effectively with the teaching staff, parents and carers in order to enable access to learning.


• To support achievement and progress.


• To promote the welfare of all children.


• To share good practice in the classroom setting and at play/lunchtimes.


• To give one to one SEN pupil support and mentoring.Believe in creating strong, positive relationships with the children, developing them personally, socially, emotionally and academically.


• Have the ability and determination to ensure excellent progress and to raise standards.


• Establish and maintain the highest standards


• Inspire, challenge and motivate our pupils


• Have the potential to get the best out of our pupils and can forge positive relationships with children.


• Have excellent organisation and communication skills


• Have a commitment to personal and professional development


• Be a team player who is supportive of colleagues