Teaching Assistant - The Buckingham School

Buckinghamshire Council; Buckingham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

The Buckingham School in Buckingham is seeking a Teaching Assistant to support students with SEND in the KS4 study base, helping create an inclusive learning environment.

You will work as part of a team, assist with First Aid when required, and contribute to weekly pupil progress reports while liaising with the SENDCO and teaching staff.

This is a permanent, full-time role during term time, with standard hours and some flexibility to discuss at interview.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting students with SEND is desirable.
• Ability to work in a team and communicate with staff and parents.
• Flexibility and positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Support the study base and coordinate the KS4 SEND space.
• Assist with First Aid when required.
• Prepare weekly reports on pupil engagement and progress.
• Liaise with the SENDCO and Class Teacher.
• Support pupils to access the curriculum.

Skills

SEND support

Team player

First Aid

Student engagement

Job description

Teaching Assistant - The Buckingham School

Location: Buckingham

The successful candidate will be working to support students with special educational needs or disabilities by coordinating the Key Stage Four Study base which is a designated space for SEND students.

We are looking for colleagues who enjoy working with young people, have a flexible and positive approach and enjoys working as part of a team.

We will also need you to support with First Aid as and when required.

Term time only: Yes includes 5 Inset Days, 39 Weeks per year

Salary type: Bucks Pay

Contract type: Permanent

Hours: Full-time, 08.00-16.00 Monday- Thursday & 08.00-15.30 Friday (Flexibility around start and finish times can be considered and should be discussed at interview)

Interviews to be held: TBC

About us

The Buckingham School is a caring and supportive school with excellent student ambassadors who represent The Buckingham School very well, displaying good behaviour and a positive attitude to work. Our school motto is 'Success for All' and we aim to give all students life changing opportunities through educational achievement. We will continue to drive school improvement in order to achieve the very best for every student.

We are a thriving school with over 1000 students on roll, ranging from students aged 11-18.

Whilst academic achievement lies at the heart of what we do, we never forget the importance of fostering mutual respect and decency amongst our pupils. We believe that all our children have something to offer, and we are driven by a desire to find areas where each of them can excel.

We strive for “Success for All”. We pride ourselves on our key objectives:

• A vibrant, exciting learning community
• Students develop knowledge, skills and qualities - and the qualifications – needed to thrive in life and work
• Innovation to enhance all learning opportunities
• Student ownership and responsibility
• A supportive and respectful environment
• An inclusive and proud school community
• Strong parent engagement and bond

The successful candidate will:

Support the Student

• To develop an understanding of the specific needs of pupils to be supported
• To develop a knowledge of a range of learning support needs relevant to the school and pupils
• To aid the pupil/s to learn as effectively as possible both in group situations and individually, whilst using the study base
• To establish a supportive relationship with the pupil/s concerned
• To be a key worker and link to parents for specific students
• To establish acceptance and inclusion of the pupil/s in the support base
• To manage pupil/s as advised by the SENDCO and Class Teacher
• To use methods of promoting / reinforcing the pupils’ self esteem
• To ensure the safety of the pupil/s while in your care
• To produce weekly reports of key students’ engagement with support and the use of the base and share with parents
• To carry out any specific duties as outlined in the pupil/s Individual Support Plan.

Support the SENDCO and Class Teacher

• To assist the SENDCO and Class Teacher to develop a suitable programme of support and then carry out the programme, within the study base.
• To maintain the SEN team’s system of recording and monitoring of pupils’ progress.
• To provide feedback about pupils’ difficulties and/ or progress to the SENDCO and Class Teacher.
• To write reports about the pupil/s’ progress as requested by the SENDCO.
• To participate in the evaluation of the support programme, with the SENDCO and Class Teacher.
• To help adapt materials to enable pupil/s to access the class curriculum.
• To report any problems about arrangements or any incidents to the SENDCO, or if unavailable, to the Class Teacher.

Support the School

• Where appropriate, to foster links between home and school
• To liaise, advise and consult with other members of the SEN Team
• To contribute to Annual Review meetings, as appropriate
• To participate in relevant professional development
• To be aware of / follow school policies and procedures
• To maintain confidentiality about home- school / pupil- teacher/ school work matters
• To complete any other task as directed by the Headteacher.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students and expects all staff to share this commitment. We are also committed in promoting community cohesion, healthy school and young enterprise.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare:

• All unspent convictions and conditional cautions
• All spent convictions and adult cautions that are not protected (i.e. that are not filtered out) as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020).
• For further information on filtering please refer to Nacro guidance and the guidance issued by the Ministry of Justice (see, in particular, the section titled ‘Exceptions Order’).
• It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. All shortlisted applicants will be required to complete self-disclosure form and return prior to interview.