Teaching Assistant - Egham, United Kingdom - ACS International Schools

ACS International Schools

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Egham, United Kingdom

1 week ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Middle School Teaching Assistant

ACS International Schools is looking for a one-to-one Teaching Assistant to join our Middle School at ACS International Schools, within our Egham campus.

The Middle School Teaching Assistant (MS TA) will provide one to one support on a full-time basis to one student.

The Teaching Assistant will work closely with the SEND Student Services Department and be guided by their instructions.

This role is to support the student by promoting and reinforcing their self-esteem and encouraging the student to maximise their achievement and development.

Key responsibilities:

To undertake activities with the student to facilitate their physical, emotional and educational development within a safe environment, under the supervision of a classroom teacher
Attend classes with the student and support their learning within the classroom environment
Plan and prepare lessons in collaboration with Classroom teacher and SEND Student Services Department Specialists, including evaluating and adjusting lessons/work plans
Develop and prepare resources for learning activities in accordance with lesson plans and in response to student needs
Motivate and progress student's learning by using clearly structured, interesting teaching and learning activities
Promote and support student inclusion with learning activities within the classroom
Be aware of and support differences, ensuring all students have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop
Support the student to gain independence, allowing them to achieve their academic potential
Assist in maintaining good discipline of student throughout the school day. To accompany and supervise student on planned educational visits and journeys
Recognise and challenge any unacceptable behaviors, including but not exclusive to incidents of abuse with equal opportunities. To ensure students' compliance with relevant School policies and procedures to ensure the individual/s involved understand expectations
Any other reasonable duties as assigned by the Principal, Assistant Principal, SEND Department Head.

Knowledge, skills and experience required:

GCSE (A-C) or NVQ Level 2 in numeracy & literacy.
NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) for supporting and teaching & learning in school
Experience within seconary education
Qualification NVQ or similar for working with a child with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
Qualification NVQ or similar for working with a child with autism spectrum condition (ASC).
Experience of supporting children with difficulties in reading, writing and interaction with others.
Proven ability to be proactive, approachable, empathetic, organised, highly visible and confident, with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to work in teams in a variety of circumstances, and to accept change with flexibility.

Desired experience:

Knowledge of the IB program;
Experience working alongside specialist therapists, including Speech, Language and Occupational
Knowledge of adolescent concerns and current information sources.
Previous experience of working with a child with ADHD & ASC and working with them in a one to one basis.

**This is term time only, Monday