Teaching Assistant

The Abbey School; Farnham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

The Abbey School in Farnham is seeking a Teaching Assistant to support learners with special educational needs under the direction of teaching staff. The role involves helping pupils with autism and other complex SEND to access learning and participate in lessons.

You will work with individuals, groups and whole classes, assist with personal and social development, and provide care and reassurance as needed while upholding school policies and safeguarding requirements.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting pupils with SEND in a school setting.
• Ability to work under supervision and follow instructions.
• Good communication with pupils, staff and parents.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of learning for pupils with SEND under direction of teaching staff.
• Assist pupils with autism and other SEND to access the curriculum and participate in lessons.
• Undertake tasks with individuals, groups or whole classes to promote inclusive learning.

Skills

SEND support

Student engagement

Team collaboration

Classroom routines

Job description

Teaching Assistant

Location: Farnham

Salary: FTE £24,905 to £28,548 per annum (Actual £18,000 to £20,634 per annum)

Vacancy Type: Permanent, Term Time (30.25 hours per week, spread over 5 days: 8.50am-3.20pm Mon, Tues, Thur, Fri 8.35am-3.20pm Wed)

The Abbey School is committed to creating a diverse workforce. We’ll consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, religion, belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy, maternity, age, disability, marriage or civil partnership.

This job description recognizes the requirements of the current pay and conditions regulations and reflects the vision, aims and policies established by the Governors of the school.

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 for example those with autism, social, emotional and mental health difficulties, moderate learning difficulties, speech language and communication needs and those who exhibit challenging behaviour.
• Undertake specified work with individuals, groups and whole classes under the direction and supervision of a qualified teacher.
• Encourage the participation of pupils in the social and academic processes of the school and enable pupils to become more independent learners.
• Undertake work/care/support programmes to enable access to learning for pupils and to assist the teacher in the management of pupils and the classroom.

Support for Pupils, Teachers and the Curriculum

• Work collaboratively with teachers, staff members and other professional agencies to provide effective support.
• Awareness of and work within school policies and procedures.
• Work with children and young people with a range of significant and often complex needs and provide an appropriate level of emotional and physical support where necessary.
• Support pupils in developing and implementing their own personal and social development.
• Assist pupils with eating, dressing, hygiene and personal care (including toileting), as required, whilst encouraging independence.
• Provide basic first aid, liaising with senior leaders, lead medical admin and other qualified first aiders. If appropriate referral to health service in emergency cases.
• Administer (or witness the administration) of medications subject to agreement and in line with school policy.
• Provide support under the direction and supervision of teaching staff to assist pupils to access the curriculum and participate fully in school activities.
• Support pupils to understand instructions and encourage and enable independent learning.

Support for the School

• Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to safeguarding/child protection, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person.
• Show a duty of care to pupils and staff and take appropriate action to comply with health and safety requirements at all times.
• Be aware of and support difference and ensure that all pupils have access to opportunities to learn and develop.
• Contribute to the overall ethos, work and aims of the school.
• Maintain good relationships with colleagues and work together as a team.
• Appreciate and support the role of other professionals.
• Attend morning briefings, staff meetings and parents evenings as required.
• Participate in training and other learning activities and performance development as required to meet individual pupil and staff needs.
• Demonstrate and promote commitment to equal opportunities and to the elimination of behaviour and practices that could be discriminatory.

The Teaching Assistant will be required to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people and follow school policies and the WMAT staff code of conduct.