Teaching Assistant

David Ross Education Trust; Keal Cotes; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 20,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Flexible working patterns

Health & Wellbeing Programme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Awards and Recognition Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

The David Ross Education Trust is seeking a part-time classroom support role for term-time, with a permanent contract. You will assist teachers, help prepare activities, monitor pupil needs and support a safe, inclusive learning environment.

Flexible working patterns are offered, plus access to Local Government Pension Scheme and wellbeing benefits. The role is based in a school in Keal Cotes, with a salary aligned to NJC4 pay scales and a pro rata actual salary for 30 hours per week over 39

Qualifications

• Assisting planning and preparation of activities and contributing to local and national initiatives.
• Monitor children’s needs and report to designated person.
• Promote development and learning across physical, emotional, educational and social aspects.
• Support the class teacher to create a purposeful and orderly learning environment.
• Commitment to safeguarding and welfare of children in our care.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the planning and preparation of activities and delivery of initiatives.
• Prepare the classroom and resources for learning.
• Monitor and report on children’s needs to a designated person.
• Promote inclusive access to learning and ensure safety and wellbeing.

Skills

Team player

Safeguarding knowledge

First aid training

Job description

You would join our outstanding, talented and professional team, working alongside our amazing facilities which includes a therapy suite, sensory studio, life skills facility, hydrotherapy pool, independent living facilities, cycle track, sensory garden, horticultural area, workshop, extensive external spaces and many other areas. Hours of up to 30 per week are available but fixed daily hours of work will be 9am to 3.30pm (6 hours per day plus 30 min unpaid break). Flexibility on days worked will be discussed at interview. Term time only - permanent role. About our Academy Eresby Special School maintains a caring and happy atmosphere where pupils can feel safe and are encouraged to achieve their personal best - enabling them to leave school as confident, happy and independent as possible. Our values of kindness, respect and friendship underpin behavioural expectations and create an environment where everyone is aligned, equipping students with a moral compass that guides them through their lives. Our key drivers underpin the learning and experiences of our students' personalised learning journey and the curriculum delivery. They reflect the needs and outcomes of our students to facilitate their best possible future.,

You will have a passion for working with children and enjoy working within a team to support the class teachers in providing a high-quality education for our children.

The David Ross Education Trust is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff. It is our objective to ensure that job applicants and staff are treated solely on the basis of their merits, abilities and potential. We do not discriminate against any applicants on the basis of any protected characteristics. The David Ross Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo vetting appropriate to the post, including a social media presence check and Enhanced DBS check. The successful applicant will be expected to adhere to all safeguarding, welfare and health and safety policies and procedures of the Trust. All pre-employment checks are in line with "Keeping Children Safe in Education" statutory guidance.

• Assist with the planning and preparation of activities, and in the delivery of local and national initiatives e.g. literacy and numeracy strategy
• Participate in the preparation of the classroom
• Monitor children's needs and reporting these to a designated person.
• Have familiarity with all relevant statements of special educational needs specific to the child.
• Promote development and learning (physical, emotional, educational and social).
• Foster growth, self-esteem and independence, observe and record development
• Carry out reasonable daily personal care/hygiene duties and administer basic first aid
• Assist with the movement of children in and around the school
• To work under the specific supervision, instruction and guidance of the class teacher to support the teaching and learning activities in the classroom.
• To provide general support to the class teacher in the organisation and management of pupils and the classroom.
• To assist the teacher in creating and maintaining a purposeful, orderly and supportive learning environment.
• To promote the inclusion of all pupils, ensuring they have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop.
• To be responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people within the school.
• Have excellent classroom practice
• To get involved in whole school life
• To be an active team player who shows initiative and works well as part of a team
• To have a commitment to safeguard children in our care
• NJC4 - £26,016pa FTE (£18,528pa pro rata actual salary - based on 30 hours per week, 39 weeks a year)
• Access to Local Government Pension Scheme
• Regional networks of Trust colleagues and access to key leaders in Education
• Commitment to employee Health and Wellbeing including dedicated Employee Assistance Programme
• Awards and Recognition Scheme
• Flexible working patterns
• Benefits Platform : Health & Wellbeing Programme : Cycle to Work Scheme