Teaching Assistant Level 3 (Interventions)

Kedleston Group Ltd; Surrey Heath; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and well-being programmes with

Discounts on retail, travel and levies

Cycle to work scheme

Generous life cover

Job summary

Fernways School in Windlesham, Surrey, is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant (Interventions) to support students with autism and SEMH needs. You will work closely with teachers and therapists to deliver bespoke interventions, support learning in class, and help students develop communication and social skills.

The role offers ongoing training, a supportive school community, and the opportunity to make a real difference in pupils' lives within a specialist setting that values safeguarding and

Qualifications

• Team player with commitment to mission and school values.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience supporting children and young people with social, emotional and mental health needs including autism.
• Passion for education and helping students thrive.

Responsibilities

• Promote academic progress and wellbeing of individual students and groups.
• Plan and work with teachers to enhance learning.
• Deliver specialist programmes developed by therapists.
• Develop strategies to support children in form groups and lessons.
• Provide in-class support for individual students when needed.
• Create bespoke weekly/daily interventions for assigned students with EHCP needs.
• Lead specialist interventions on phonics, reading, or social skills for small groups.
• Attend school events and engage with students and parents/carers.

Skills

Team player

Can-do attitude

Communication skills

Experience with SEMH autism

Passion for education

Job description

Are you passionate about supporting young minds and making a real difference in the classroom? We're looking for a dedicated, energetic, and caring Teaching Assistant (Interventions) to join our fantastic team.

What you'll be doing:

• To promote the general academic progress and well-being of individual students and of any class or group of students assigned.
• To plan and work with teachers and therapists to enhance the students' learning.
• To support students by delivering specialist programmes developed by therapists.
• To work with teaching staff to develop strategies to support children in form groups and in lessons
• To provide, when necessary, in class support for individual students
• To develop bespoke weekly/daily interventions for allocated students in conjunction with the relevant teacher or therapists based on their EHCP needs
• Deliver or lead specialist interventions on a regular basis to small classes of children to support in their development of phonics, reading, communication or social skills
• To attend school events and engage with students and parents/ carers at during and out of regular school hours
• To attend home visits when required
• To develop knowledge, skills and understanding of the specific roles to which you are assigned
• To prepare and deliver resources, as required
• Support in invigilating for exams or other access arrangement.

What we're looking for:

• A team player who will uphold the mission, values and goals of Fernways School
• A can-do attitude
• Great communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience working with children and young people with social, emotional and mental health needs including autism in an educational setting.
• A passion for education and helping students thrive.

Why join us?

Supportive and friendly school community

Ongoing training and development opportunities

A rewarding role where you'll make a real impact!

We value your hard work and dedication, and we're committed to ensuring you feel supported, both professionally and personally so that you are in the best position to make the most impact for the children in our care.

When you join Kedleston Group, you can be certain that your work will have purpose and meaning. You can also expect a supportive environment which enables you to excel in your role and grow in your career.

You will have access to an attractive benefits package including;

• Access to health and well-being programmes, including a free and confidential 24/7 helpline and counselling service
• Discounts on retail, travel, and leisure through our benefits platform
• Cycle to work scheme
• Generous life cover

Who are we?

Fernways School is an independent specialist school which supports children and young people with an autism spectrum condition, the school has a lovely location in Windlesham, Surrey. Our focus is on maximising every child's potential to develop into a confident, resilient, and skilled young person who will make a positive contribution to society and live as independent a life as possible.

Fernways School is part of Kedleston Group. We specialise in providing specialist education and care for children aged 7-19 with a range of special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). These include autistic spectrum condition (ASC), attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and social emotional and mental health needs (SEMH).

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting children and we expect all colleagues to share this commitment. We will do everything possible to ensure that only those who are suitable to work with children are recruited to work for us. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020 and is subject to a range of vetting checks including a criminal records disclosure.

We are a disability confident committed and equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from all sections of the community.

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