Tutors (Teaching Assistant)

Step by Step School; Sharpthorne; On-site; GBP 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialized educational institution in Sharpthorne is seeking a dedicated Tutor (Teaching Assistant) to provide direct support to pupils with special educational needs. The role involves preparing resources for lessons, assisting in activities, and tracking pupil progress. Ideal candidates should have a passion for education and a willingness to engage in training. This position offers competitive annual salary and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Regular pay reviews

Career progression opportunities

Funded training programmes

Great staff socials

Mental Health and wellbeing focus

Qualifications

• Passion for education and supporting pupils with special educational needs.
• Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team.
• Willingness to attend training and complete paperwork.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct teaching and support to pupils.
• Prepare resources and plan sessions focusing on communication and life skills.
• Support pupils in external activities.
• Assist in snack and lunch duties.
• Track and log pupil progress.

Skills

Individualized pupil support

Communication skills

Behavioural management

Adaptability

Job description

38.25 hours per week, 42 weeks a year

Salary – £24,303 per annum (based on experience).

Full training and development programme provided.

The below information regarding our Tutor role is also applicable to student placements.

JOB SPECIFICATION : TUTOR (Teaching Assistant)

• Hours: Monday to Friday 8.45am to 5.00pm, 4:30 finish on Fridays
• Direct Supervisor: Class Leader and Teacher in Charge
• School year: Approx. 42 weeks a year across three terms.
• Location: Grinstead Lane, Sharpthorne, East Sussex, RH19 4HP
• Probation period: Six months

A typical day

• Providing direct teaching and support to our pupils following their own individual targets
• Prepare your resources and plan for your sessions so you can deliver a smooth lesson focusing on communication and life skills using Applied Behavioural Analysis.
• Support pupils when attending group sessions, participating in external activities such as swimming, horse riding or trampolining
• Assisting in snack and lunch duties including supporting healthy food choices
• Provide behavioural management support to help reduce behaviours
• Track and log pupil progress throughout the day collaborating with the team if targets need to be adjusted.
• Attend after school training and complete relevant paperwork

Come and be part of the Step By Step team if you would like to work:

• In a specialised setting that pride themselves on offering all our pupils an outstanding learning environment.
• Regular pay reviews and career progression opportunities where you set the pace
• Opportunity to work alongside and learn from a multidisciplinary team, including Speech and Language Therapist, Senior Behavioural Analyst and Occupational Therapy
• Funded training programmes including masters and PHD’s courses
• School holidays
• Great staff socials and team nights out
• Mental Health and wellbeing focused
• Car sharing schemes

If your passion is working in education or supporting pupils with special educational needs and disabilities then we would love to hear from you.

Job Description, Person Specification, Application Form

Please note: we are unable to accept CVs. All applications should be submitted using the application form, which can be downloaded above. Please submit applications to Clare Eastwood [e-mail].

Step by Step school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.