Teaching Assistant

What skills and experience we're looking for
• Develop an in depth understanding of the specific needs of individual and groups of student(s)
• Guide, support and empower students to develop and work towards individual personal care objectives and enhance personal, emotional and social development.
• Assess, plan, organise and provide practical assistance in relation to identified physical needs e.g. transportation, dressing, meal times, and organisation of learning equipment to support personal, health, social and emotional development (PHSE) to promote independence.
• Observe individuals and groups of students’ personal, social and learning achievements. Maintain appropriate records, monitor progression and attainment and provide reports and information to inform and support the assessment process.
• Plan, organise and undertake routine learning activities with either individuals or groups of students to facilitate their physical, emotional, social and educational development.
• Monitor student’s and young people’s conduct and behaviour throughout the mainstream learning process and intervene to resolve complex, difficult or challenging issues using appropriate techniques, skills, strategies and routine sanctions to de-escalate potentially very difficult situations or resolve conflict with individual and groups of students. Establish, maintain or restore a safe and calm atmosphere conducive to learning which ensures the safety and wellbeing of students, staff and visitors.
• Providing guidance, assistance, information and support to engage all students in learning activities to enable informed choices about educational and life opportunities.
• Carrying out routine administrative tasks i.e. photocopying, basic record keeping, and basic IT skills.
• Evaluate individual student contribution and provide feedback to the teacher and other colleagues suggesting alternative methods of differentiation that respond to identified needs.
• Preparing and clearing up classroom materials and learning areas ensuring that they are available for use.
• Present displays in the allocated learning environment to enhance the learning experience and celebrate the achievements of students and provide information.
• Organise and participate in the supervision of individuals and groups of students in dining, playground and circulation areas throughout the day. Ensure that students are engaged in appropriate activity and intervene to maintain behaviour standards and ensure wellbeing, safety and welfare.
• Participate in the organisation of and support educational visits and outings to enhance the students’ learning experience.
• Attend training courses to respond to identified needs, support the Academy and contribute to on-going professional development.
This is a permanent post, working 32.5 hours per week, 39 weeks per year.
What the school offers its staff
• NJC3 FTE £22,737 per annum, £17,542.70 pro-rata
• Access to Local Government Pension Scheme
• Regional networks of Trust colleagues and access to key leaders in Education
• Commitment to employee Health and Wellbeing including dedicated Employee Assistance Programme
• Benefits Platform
• discounts on car leasing
• holiday discounts
• cinema tickets
• restaurant booking discounts
• Cycle to Work Scheme
Commitment to safeguarding
The David Ross Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo vetting appropriate to the post, including a social media presence check and Enhanced DBS check.The successful applicant will be expected to adhere to all safeguarding, welfare and health and safety policies and procedures of the Trust. All pre-employment checks are in line with "Keeping Children Safe in Education" statutory guidance