Teaching Assistant Level 4 Teaching & Learning Cover Specialist

Spring Common Academy; England; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Spring Common Academy is seeking a teaching assistant level 4 cover specialist to support pupils with complex needs, including autism, within Horizons Education Trust’s area special school. You may work with any age group and will assist teachers in delivering high-quality lessons.

The ideal candidate will have Level 3 TA experience, proven ability to lead sessions for SLD/PMLD, and a commitment to safeguarding. DBS checks and references are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 3 Teaching Assistant experience with demonstrated impact on learning.
• Experience leading a class session for children with SLD/PMLD is essential.
• Experience in safely deploying support staff to ensure wellbeing of children with SEND.

Responsibilities

• Support teaching and learning for pupils with complex needs, including autism.
• Work with a range of age groups within the school setting.
• Collaborate with colleagues to maintain high standards and wellbeing.

Skills

Level 3 TA experience

Class session leadership (SLD/PMLD)

Deploying support staff

ICT & communication systems

Tools

ICT tools

Job description

We are seeking a teaching assistant level 4 teaching & learning cover specialist to join our Spring Common Academy team at Horizons Education Trust. In this essential role, you will support teaching with pupils who have a wide range of complex needs, including challenging behaviours and autism within our area special school. The successful candidate could be asked to work with any age group in the school.

Person Specification:

• Level 3 teaching assistant experience of effective impact on teaching and learning and safe provision.
• Experience of effectively leading a class session for children with SLD/PMLD is essential.
• Experience in safely deploying support staff to ensure wellbeing of children with SEND and medical needs.
• Ability to maintain high standards and work professionally and independently is essential.
• Good understanding of ICT and communication systems.
• The post offers a good opportunity to work with supportive and friendly teams.

All appointments are subject to satisfactory references, health and DBS check. The school has an Induction Programme and an ongoing commitment of staff professional development.

Spring Common Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.