Teaching Assistant

Smiley & Co, Ltd.; Farnham; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 20,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated teaching assistants to support students with special educational needs in a nurturing environment. This role involves working closely with teachers to facilitate learning for children with diverse challenges, from autism to communication difficulties. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication skills, patience, and a positive attitude, ensuring that every child feels valued and supported. Join a reputable school that emphasizes personal growth and teamwork, and make a meaningful impact on the lives of young learners.

Qualifications

• Clear communication with students, staff, and parents.
• Understanding of how children learn and adapt.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of quality learning for students with special needs.
• Encourage participation in social and academic activities.

Skills

Communication Skills

Flexibility

Organizational Skills

Team Player

Patience

Adaptability

Job description

Location:

Farnham, Surrey

Salary:

(FTE £24,133 to £27,663 per annum) (Actual £17,442.84 to £19,994.26 per annum)

Hours:

Term time only, 30.25 hours over 5 days. (8.50am-3.20pm Mon, Tues, Thur, Fri; 8.35am-3.20pm Wed)

The school converted to Academy status on 1st September 2018 and is part of the Multi Academy Trust. It was graded Outstanding by OFSTED in 2009, 2012, 2016, December 2022, and June 2024.

They are a special school for secondary pupils from Years 7 to 11 who have learning and additional needs.

The Role

They require teaching assistants to work term time only, 30.25 hours per week (8.50am to 3.20pm Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and 8.35am to 3.20pm on Wednesday).

You would work under the direction of a teacher, supporting whole class learning, small groups of students, or on a 1:1 basis.

The Teaching Assistant will:

• Work under the direction of teaching staff/senior managers to support the delivery of quality learning and teaching of pupils with special educational needs.
• Work with children and young people who have a range of significant and often complex SEND, such as autism, social, emotional and mental health difficulties, moderate learning difficulties, speech, language and communication needs, and challenging behaviour.
• Undertake specified work with individuals, groups, and whole classes under the supervision of a qualified teacher.
• Encourage pupils' participation in social and academic activities, fostering independence.
• Assist in work/care/support programmes to enable access to learning and help manage pupils and the classroom.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential qualities include:

• Suitability to work with children.
• Clear and effective communication with students, staff, and parents/carers.
• Flexibility and adaptability in work and student behaviours.
• Understanding of how children learn.
• Good organisational skills.
• Friendly, caring, patient, fair, and consistent.
• Calm under pressure.
• Willingness to go the extra mile.
• Enthusiasm and a positive attitude.
• Supportive of school activities.
• Willingness to learn and develop skills.
• Accuracy in record-keeping.
• Team player with a good sense of humour.
• Flexibility and good time management.

To Apply

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