Teaching Assistant at Doubletrees School

Doubletrees School; Par; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

Doubletrees School, part of the Special Partnership Trust, is seeking a skilled Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated team. You will support learners with special educational needs, helping them access learning and develop independence.

Working closely with teachers and support staff, you will adapt approaches to meet pupils' needs, promote welfare, inclusion and positive learning behaviours in a safe, nurturing environment.

Qualifications

• Support pupils to access learning and participate fully in classroom activities.
• Provide individual and small-group support under the direction of the class teacher.
• Support pupils' personal, social and emotional development and welfare.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils to access learning and participate fully in classroom activities.
• Work with individuals and small groups under the direction of the class teacher.
• Support the implementation of individual learning programmes and strategies.
• Encourage pupils to develop confidence, independence and positive learning behaviours.
• Support pupils' social, emotional and personal development.
• Help maintain a safe, positive and inclusive learning environment.
• Observe and provide feedback on pupils' engagement, progress and achievements.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, support staff and other professionals.

Job description

About this Role

DoubletreesSchool is part of the Special Partnership Trust, a specialist educational trustcommitted to raising standards for children and young people with SpecialEducational Needs. We place our learners at the heart of everything we do,providing an ambitious and inclusive curriculum that supports learning,independence, resilience and preparation for life beyond school.

Ourdedicated team works collaboratively to ensure every learner receiveshigh-quality education, care and support in a safe, positive and nurturingenvironment. We are ambitious, aspirational and purposeful, and we are lookingfor colleagues who share our commitment to improving the lives and experiencesof our learners.

We areseeking a skilled, enthusiastic and committed Teaching Assistant to join ourteam at Doubletrees School.

Workingclosely with teachers and other members of the school team, you will supportthe delivery of high-quality learning experiences that meet the individualneeds of our pupils. You will play an important role in helping learnersdevelop their knowledge, skills, confidence and independence, while promotingtheir welfare, inclusion and engagement in all aspects of school life.

You willprovide individual and small-group support, adapting your approach to meetpupils' differing needs and helping them to access learning and make progress.You will also support pupils with their personal, social and emotionaldevelopment, helping to create a safe, positive and nurturing learningenvironment.

This is arewarding opportunity for someone who is patient, adaptable and committed tomaking a positive difference to the lives of children and young people withspecial educational needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Support pupils to access learning and participate fully in classroom activities.
• Work with individuals and small groups under the direction of the class teacher.
• Support the implementation of individual learning programmes and strategies.
• Encourage pupils to develop confidence, independence and positive learning behaviours.
• Support pupils' social, emotional and personal development.
• Help maintain a safe, positive and inclusive learning environment.
• Observe and provide feedback on pupils' engagement, progress and achievements.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, support staff and other professionals.

Our Total Reward Offer

The SpecialPartnership Trust recognises the importance of developing a properlyimplemented People Strategy to underpin the overall strategic aims of theTrust.

Our PeopleStrategy is designed to help us attract prospective high calibre candidates, aswell as drive engagement, productivity and retention of our high performing andhigh potential employees. It reflects our belief in putting our people first.This does not mean putting our learners second. It is based on the philosophythat if we create a positive and rewarding work environment, if our staff feelmotivated, well managed and well supported, they in turn will provide the bestpossible outcome for our learners.

We recognisethat our total reward offer, has got to consist of more than just money. Weseek to provide our staff with a diverse range of benefits that support theirday to day needs both at work and outside of work. These include generous leaveentitlements and pension scheme as well as access to health/wellbeing tools,training & development,career pathways and opportunities to ensure they feel valued.

Safeguarding

TheSpecial Partnership Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers toshare this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to thesatisfactory completion of checks and references, including an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. In accordance with guidance inKeeping Children Safe in Education; the Trust will undertake an online searchof all shortlisted candidates.