Teaching Assistant - Wigan, United Kingdom - Expanse Learning

Description

Safeguarding Statement

Summary of the Role

The role of the teaching assistant is to act under the direction and supervision of teachers in developing and delivering inclusive teaching and support strategies to facilitate learning for SEND students.

You will be responsible for accurate monitoring and recording of students' progress towards personal success targets (PST's) alongside academic targets.

You will contribute to wider multi-agency interventions and case conferences to ensure effective support.

You will deliver person centered support to students in accordance with their support plans and facilitate access to learning within the Centre and wider community as part of the college curriculum.

From time to time and at our absolute discretion we may require you to perform other duties within your capabilities in order to meet our business needs.

The Key Responsibilities

• Support the students under the supervision of the teacher.
• Assisting in the preparation of learning resources.
• Encourage student's confidence, selfesteem, and independence.
• Encouraging students to communicate with one another and with staff.
• Support students to develop knowledge and skills in preparation for transition into adulthood.
• Support the teacher in the management of student's objectives, providing pastoral and educational support, IAG and signposting to appropriate services as needed.
• Helping students understand instructions, through repetition, rephrasing or demonstrating.
• Provide learning support that meets the needs and learning preferences of your students' providing elements of personal care and support when required i.e., assistance during mealtimes, breaks, external activities, and other support as required by the students.
• Contribute to planning and differentiating curriculum and target setting for students.
• Support students who require specific assistive technologies /personal aids to support learning.
• Support with individual education, social, behavioural, and personal care programmes.
• Support the teacher with administrative duties including the production of statistical reports.
• Adhere to all Safeguarding requirements as outlined in the organisational Policies to protect the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, this is inclusive of radicalisation and extremism.
• Recognising signs of distress in students by offering reassurance through agreed intervention strategies.
• To promote the highest standards of Health and Safety practice in relation to all aspects of the role.
• Demonstrate a consistent approach to achieving your Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
• Completing accurate records within the company MIS platforms. i.e., attendance, progress, medical records, etc.

- promote equality and diversity, recognising and actively challenging stereotyping, prejudice and discrimination helping to create an inclusive learning environment and workplace for students and staff.

• Abide to all organisational policies including Safeguarding, Data Protection and Health and Safety undertaking recommended training as and when necessary.
• Support to develop effective relationships with all stakeholders as appropriate to the role i.e., parents/carers.
• Support with the promotion and public relations work at events such as Open/Parents Evenings and Enrolment sessions.
• Drive your own continuous professional development, through participation in the company's mandatory CPD activities, which includes upskilling, staff learning days and training events appropriate to the job role.

Your Qualifications / Skills & Knowledge

• 2+ years' experience working and supporting individuals with learning difficulties and/or disabilities including those with profound and complex needs.
• An understanding of the support needs of students with SEND (including profound and complex needs, mental health difficulties).
• Outstanding organisational and timemanagement skills.
• Good communication and 'people' skills.
• The ability to work well as part of a team.
• Good literacy and numeracy skills.
• Tact and sensitivity.
• A responsible attitude.
• Patience.
• The ability to be firm when necessary.
• You will actively promote the values of the company: Accountability and Ownership; Teamwork and Togetherness; Organised and Efficient; Innovation and Courage; Open and Honest.

Essential Requirements

• To hold a minimum of Level 3 Learning Support Qualification or a willingness to undertake.
• To hold level 2 or equivalent qualifications in English and Maths.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines and manage time efficiently.
• Proven ability to create strong links and work effectively as part of a team.
• Knowledge of working with external organisation i.e., ESFA, OFSTED, Pearson's etc.
• An understanding of the needs of young person's/adults within Post16 specialist education settings.

Benefits:

• Superb development and career opportunities.
• Christmas