Teaching Assistant 1 to 1

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Warwick; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to provide one-on-one support for a pupil with special educational needs. This role involves working closely with teachers to create an inclusive learning environment, ensuring the pupil's safety and well-being. You will implement tailored strategies to foster personal and social development, while also engaging in planning and evaluation of learning activities. This position offers an opportunity to make a significant impact on a child's educational journey within a supportive team. If you are passionate about education and committed to safeguarding children, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children with special educational needs.
• Knowledge of child safeguarding policies and practices.

Responsibilities

• Support a pupil with SEN to enhance their learning experience.
• Monitor and report on pupil progress and well-being.

Skills

Support for pupils with SEN

Behaviour management strategies

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Basic ICT skills

Education

Relevant qualifications in education or child care

Job description

Job Title: Teaching Assistant 1 to 1

Responsible to: Senior Leadership Team

Salary: Dependent on experience and qualification

Working pattern: Part-time, term time only

School: Wolverton Primary School

Disclosure level: Recent enhanced DBS

Main purpose:

To work with teachers as part of a professional team to support teaching and learning for a pupil with SEN needs and disabilities. Providing learning support to a pupil who needs particular help to overcome barriers to learning, such as those with complex learning difficulties and/or behavioural, social, communication, or sensory disabilities.

Providing this support by working with individuals and small groups in the classroom/school site.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Work with a child with special needs, monitor and provide for their general care, safety, and welfare, including tasks connected with their social inclusion and providing for their personal, physical, and health care needs.
• Using training, provide support in identified areas. Support implementation of strategies to manage and deescalate pupil behaviour and help regulate pupil behaviour.
• Ensure the principles of the school’s behaviour policy are upheld.
• Use physical intervention strategies following training, e.g., team teach. Attend to pupils’ personal needs including toileting, hygiene, dressing, and eating, as well as help with social, welfare, and health matters, reporting problems to the teacher as appropriate.
• Liaise with teachers and other professional staff to share and provide information.
• Support pupils in social and emotional well-being, reporting problems to the teacher as appropriate.
• Support pupils in developing and implementing their own personal and social development including behaviour.
• Work with pupils on therapy or care programmes, designed and supervised by a specialist, e.g., speech and language support. Physically assist pupils in activities.
• Support pupils in using basic ICT to support their learning and development. Support independent learning and inclusion of all pupils as required.
• Implement planned learning activities/teaching programmes as agreed with the teacher, adjusting activities according to pupils’ responses as appropriate.
• Support learning by arranging/providing resources for lessons/activities under the direction of the teacher.
• Use experience and knowledge to provide appropriate support to pupils in relation to their individual needs.
• May assist in the planning and implementation of individual development plans for pupils, such as Individual Educational Plans.

Support to staff:

• Participate in planning and evaluation of learning activities with the teacher, providing feedback on pupil attainment, progress, and behaviour.
• Support the teacher in monitoring, assessing, and recording pupil progress/activities.
• Report problems in pupils’ social and emotional wellbeing to the teacher as appropriate.
• Deal with any immediate problems or emergencies in accordance with school policies.

Support to school:

• Understand the school’s policies relevant to the support provided.
• Be aware of and support difference, ensuring all pupils have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop.
• Share information about pupils with other staff, internal and external agencies, as appropriate.
• Support the use of ICT in the curriculum. Escort and supervise pupils on educational and out-of-school activities.
• May supervise individuals throughout the day, including supervision in the classroom, playground, and dining areas.

Support to organisation:

• Contribute to the overall ethos, work, and aims of the school. Attend and participate in meetings, training, and other learning activities as required.
• Understand and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, health & safety, security, confidentiality, and data protection, reporting concerns to an appropriate person. Ensure you remain up to date with legislative changes and best practices within your field.

Safeguarding children:

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks, including enhanced DBS checks.

The above responsibilities are subject to the general duties and responsibilities contained in the Statement of Conditions of Employment. The duties of this post may vary from time to time without changing the general character of the post or level of responsibility entailed.

The person undertaking this role is expected to work within the policies, ethos, and aims of the school and to carry out such other duties as may reasonably be assigned by the Line Manager.

Prospective candidates are encouraged to visit our school. Please contact the School Business Manager at [e-mail] or phone [phone] to arrange a visit.

Completed application forms should be returned to the school office at [e-mail].

Commitment to Safeguarding Children:

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people as required under the Education Act 2002 and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment:

• To ensure awareness of school policy and procedures re: Child Protection and Safeguarding.
• To become aware of the signs and symptoms of abuse by attending relevant courses, staff meetings, and INSET.
• To follow school policy and report all causes for concern to the DSL.
• To ensure the safety of all pupils in the school learning environment both indoor and outdoor.
• To know that Safeguarding is the responsibility of all staff.