Teaching Assistant - Ormskirk, United Kingdom - Scarisbrick Hall School

Scarisbrick Hall School

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Ormskirk, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Term time only position - hours to be agreed

GRADE -TA scale A/B (£ pro rata, term time only) depending on experience

RESPONSIBLE TO SENCO

JOB PURPOSE
To support the teaching staff and work with other support staff to enhance the development and education of pupils. This role will involve one to one support.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential

NVQ level 2 or higher qualification

Understanding of the GCSE curriculum

Competent ICT skills

Cheerful, positive and enthusiastic about working with children

An effective communicator with staff and children

Ability to work well as part of a team.

Desirable

Further qualifications up to and including QTS

Evidence of CPD

Evidence of using ICT to enhance learning

Evidence of training and experience in supporting pupils with visual impairment

Proven record of contributing to a successful team

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Using acquired skills, to support and deliver learning activities and contribute to the development of work programmes to facilitate effective teaching and learning, particularly for a visually impaired pupil who is currently in Year 10
Provide input to the planning and evaluation of learning activities for an individual to enable the teaching staff to make informed decisions when developing their plans
Supervise the activities of individuals and groups both in and out of the classroom (including educational visits) to ensure their safety and facilitate their physical and emotional development in accordance with the school's behaviour management policy
Monitor individual pupil's progress, achievements and development and report these to the teaching staff/line manager to inform decisions taken regarding any Individual Education Plans and emotional wellbeing support for pupils
Liaise with parents and carers in conjunction with the teaching staff to ensure effective communication concerning the pupils' wellbeing
Record pupil information as specified by the teaching staff/line manager to ensure the schools information systems are maintained
Attend to the personal and physical needs of pupils so that their wellbeing is maintained
Prepare and maintain learning resources so that the objectives of the lesson plans are met for a visually impaired pupil in a safe learning environment, which complies with relevant health and safety requirements
Display and present the pupils work, under the direction of teaching staff so that it enhances the classroom environment and celebrates achievement

10 Attend staff and other meetings and participate in staff training development work and staff reviews as required

Job Type:
Part-time

Work Location:
In person