Teaching Assistant

Five Acres High School; Five Acres; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Five Acres High School is seeking a proactive Teaching Assistant to support students, including neurodiverse learners and those with SEMH needs, in a secondary classroom. A good GCSE or equivalent education is required, with NVQ level 2 or above desirable.

You will use ICT to assist lessons, work under supervision, and contribute to safeguarding and high standards, with flexibility to cover different roles within the department.

Qualifications

• Good GCSE-level education or equivalent.
• NVQ level 2 or above TA qualification desirable.
• Experience with neurodiverse students.
• Experience with SEMH needs.
• Experience in an educational setting with students.
• Experience in a secondary school/education setting.
• Experience using IT to support learning.
• Knowledge of SEND.
• Knowledge of behaviour management strategies.

Skills

Neurodiverse students

SEMH needs

SEN knowledge

ICT in classroom

Interpersonal skills

Safeguarding

Adaptability

Education

GCSE level or equivalent

NVQ level 2 or above TA qualification

Job description

• A good relevant education to GCSE Level or equivalent
• Further qualifications or training relevant to the role such as an NVQ level 2 or above TA qualification.
• Previous experience of working with neuro diverse students.
• Previous experience of working with students with SEMH needs.
• Previous experience of working with children in an educational setting.
• Successful experience of working within a Secondary school/ Education setting
• Experience of using Information Technology to support students in the classroom.
• Knowledge and experience of supporting SEN students in a mainstream classroom environment
• Knowledge of strategies to recognise and reward efforts and achievements along with the ability to encourage students to become self-reliant and independent learners.
• Knowledge of SEND.
• Knowledge of behaviour management strategies
• Good interpersonal skills with both adults and children.
• Be dependable, able to follow instructions and respond to management directions.
• Have good working ICT knowledge.
• Have a willingness to extend skills through appropriate training
• A passion and desire to drive things forward.
• Commitment to working within the School’s Safeguarding Policy and Procedures.
• High levels of professional integrity, energy and enthusiasm.
• Flexibility to undertake any role within the department.
• Commitment to high standards and expectations.
• An ability to quickly adapt to changes