Teaching Assistants Level 2

South Tyneside Council; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in the United Kingdom seeks a committed individual to support young learners with special needs. You will implement communication methods and provide one-to-one learning to children who are pre and non-verbal. Responsibilities include assisting with personal needs and tracking developmental progress. The ideal candidate demonstrates patience and resilience, with excellent communication skills to inspire pupils effectively.

Qualifications

• Experience working with pre and non-verbal children needing communication interventions.
• Skills in using PECS, Makaton, and visual timetables.
• Ability to provide effective individualised learning.

Responsibilities

• Implement alternative communication methods effectively.
• Deliver one-to-one learning and support in small groups.
• Assist with personal care, including toileting and feeding.

Skills

Communication interventions

Augmentative communication methods

Individualised learning

Support for mobility needs

Observational skills

Patience and resilience

Job description

Overview

Ready to Listen, Ready to Learn Together. All our young people to become Happy, Independent Learners who are Prepared for Adulthood.

Epinay Business & Enterprise School is an outstanding special needs school offering around 255 places to pupils in KS1 - KS5. The pupils have significant learning difficulties and/or diagnosed learning disabilities who are working at a level of at least 3 - 4 years behind their peers and have limited ability to listen, process information, think, read, write, spell or do mathematical calculations effectively.

In addition to their learning needs, the pupils may have some social vulnerability as well as some difficulties with their functional skills, speech and language communication needs and a diagnosis of Autism.

At our state of the art school, we create a safe and inclusive centre of excellence by providing a stimulating environment where learners achieve challenging and inspirational targets in order to develop as happy, confident and independent learners who are prepared for adulthood.

Based in the school's Phase 1 department, the suitably qualified, successful candidate will be able to demonstrate they have experience and are highly skilled in working with young children who are pre and non verbal who require communication and interaction interventions. They will be able to demonstrate they can implement and adapt alternative and augmentative communication methods such as Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS), Makaton and visual timetables. They will be able to deliver individualised learning one to one and in small groups.

We aim to deliver a structured, predictable learning environment using sensory strategies/interventions and now and next boards. You will have experience of providing support for toileting, feeding and mobility needs as required. You will be able to observe and record developmental and educational steps taken in accordance with the school's academic and Education Health Care Plan outcome tracking systems.

The successful applicant will demonstrate high levels of patience, resilience and the ability to respond to non-verbal cues.

We are an all age school, with pupils ranging from Reception to Sixth Form. Pupils are working at a cognitive level far below their chronological age. If successful in gaining an interview, candidates will be expected to explain how they could make a positive difference to the outcomes of pupils within Phase 1 of the school. You will be a committed team player, with excellent interpersonal and communication skills and have the ability to engage and inspire our youngest pupils.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate experience and skill in working with young children who are pre and non verbal and require communication and interaction interventions.
• Implement and adapt alternative and augmentative communication methods (e.g., PECS, Makaton, visual timetables).
• Deliver individualised learning one-to-one and in small groups.
• Provide support using sensory strategies/interventions and now and next boards to create a structured, predictable learning environment.
• Assist with toileting, feeding and mobility needs as required.
• Observe and record developmental and educational progress in line with the school's outcome tracking systems.
• Demonstrate patience, resilience and the ability to respond to non-verbal cues.
• Collaborate as a committed team member with excellent interpersonal and communication skills to engage and inspire pupils.

Qualifications & Experience

• Experience working with young children who are pre and non verbal and require communication and interaction interventions.
• Skills in implementing alternative and augmentative communication methods (PECS, Makaton, visual timetables).
• Ability to provide individualised learning and to work effectively in small groups.
• Experience in supporting toileting, feeding and mobility needs as required.
• Ability to observe, record and track developmental and educational progress.
• Strong patience, resilience, and responsiveness to non-verbal cues.

EEO Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from all qualified individuals.