Teaching Assistant - Orpington, United Kingdom - Harris Federation

Harris Federation

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Orpington, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Description

About Us

Our aim is to provide our pupils with a well-rounded and enjoyable education that ensures each child succeeds academically, physically and emotionally - preparing them for life in an ever-changing world.

We have identified six shared values, which we developwith the children throughout the academic year:
Respect, Unity, Cooperation, Aspiration, Responsibility and Integrity.

They are our foundations and we have a clear expectation that all adults as well as children and staff model and respect these values both inside and outside the academy.

These foundations have enabled us to build high quality, inspiring education for ourchildren.

This is reflected in both the exceptional day to day practice here as well as the improving outcomes our children have achieved in each year.

Our knowledge rich curriculum has been designed to challenge and inspire the children; exposing them to a wide variety of exciting experiences including visits, events, sports, music and drama but also time to reflect and respond.

As a result, our childrendevelop excellent behaviour and social skills while they learn.

We are extremely proud to be part of the Harris Federation, which combines 52 primary, secondary and all-through academies across London.

As part of a thriving community of schools we benefit from the ability to share, learn, support and challenge each otheras we grow together.

Main Areas of Responsibility

Your responsibilities will include:

To supervise and provide particular support for identified students, in 1:1, group or whole class situations, ensuring their safety and access to learning.
To assist in the development of appropriate resources, schemes of work and teaching strategies, working with the teacher to ensure the provision supports each identified student's learning needs.
To assist in evaluating identified students' progress through agreed assessment activities.
To provide detailed and regular feedback to teachers on students' achievement, progress and needs.
To lead small group sessions and interventions as appropriate.
To attend to the students' personal needs where required, and implement related personal programmes, including social, health, physical, hygiene, first aid and welfare matters.
To support with behaviour management, using appropriate strategies.
To contribute to creating a purposeful and supportive learning environment.
Undertake structured and agreed learning activities as appropriate, adjusting activities to ensure achievement of learning goals.
To assist with the supervision of students out of lesson times, including playtimes and undertaking lunchtime duty.
To establish good relationships with students, acting as a role model and being aware of and responding appropriately to individual needs.
To promote the inclusion and acceptance of all students.
To be aware of and support difference and ensure all students have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop.
To support students with their learning and development in respect of local and national learning strategies.
To encourage students to interact with others and engage in activities led by the teacher.
To set challenging and demanding expectations, promoting selfesteem and independence.
To prepare the classroom as directed for lessons and clear afterwards and assist with the display of students' work.
To prepare and maintain equipment/resources as directed by the teacher and assist students in their use.

Qualifications, Knowledge and Training

Educated to degree level or equivalent
Basic knowledge of SEND and learning barriers
Some knowledge of strategies in working with young people with challenging behaviours
Knowledge of some of the social issues facing students from disadvantaged backgrounds
Awareness of Health and Safety issues in the workplace.

Experience

Experience of working directly with young people in an education or training environment, supporting the learning of students.
Experience of establishing and maintaining positive working relationships with a range of stakeholders, at all levels.
Experience of managing and being responsible for own workload.

Professional Development & Benefits
Our people are at the heart of our success.

We have developed a strong culture of collaboration and best practice, with professional development and career planning at its centre.

We invest in our staff with support, coaching, mentoring, and a wide rangeof top-quality training programmes delivered at every level.

In addition to the opportunities for career development and progression, we also offer a competitive rewards and benefits package which includes a Performance and Loyalty Bonus, Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions, a Wellbeing Cash Plan includingaccess to a virtual GP, electric car scheme, and many other benefits.

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