Key Stage 1/2 Teaching Assistant - Newbury, United Kingdom - Sanctuary Health
Description
Job Opportunity:
Key Stage 1/2 Teaching Assistant
Location:
Newbury
Pay rate:
Competitive
Key Task Areas and Responsibilities:
Service Users:
- Support class teachers/tutors to ensure the delivery of highquality education for all students.
- Assist in implementing relevant education policies and procedures.
- Provide individual or group support to students for accessing the curriculum independently.
- Promote physical, educational, and moral development of students.
- Efficiently use, store, and maintain equipment and resources, reporting maintenance issues.
- Collaborate with the teaching team to organise classrooms for students with autism spectrum disorder.
- Assist in developing and evaluating documentation for individual students.
- Contribute to planning for student safety on and offsite.
- Produce resources/teaching aids as requested by teachers/tutors.
- Work collaboratively within the multiprofessional team.
- Participate in the morning routine for students, including personal care support.
- Manage challenging behaviour, fostering selfcontrol in Service Users.
- Maintain regular communication with care staff to ensure a consistent approach.
- Safeguard students, ensuring their safety and wellbeing.
General:
- Operate within agreed budgets and contribute to budgetary compliance.
- Exercise vigilance in Health and Safety matters, promptly reporting and remedying hazards.
- Report staff and Service User issues/incidents promptly to relevant Line Manager.
- Adhere to Company policies and procedures, including Safeguarding, Child Protection, Whistleblowing, Complaints, and Behaviour Policies.
- Participate in training and take responsibility for personal development.
- Attend team meetings, supervisions, and annual reviews.
- Promote the Centre as a valued, professional asset within the community.
- Act in the best interests of Service Users and the Company.
- Exhibit Company values and maintain standards of behaviour.
Requirements:
Essential:
- Experience working with autistic spectrum disorders and/or challenging behaviour.
- Experience in an education/residential setting.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Accurate information recording skills.
- Good organisational skills.
- Ability to deal with complex and challenging behaviour.
- Ability to demonstrate empathy.
- Basic IT skills.
Qualifications & Training:
- Level 3 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools.
- Willingness to work towards further qualifications as required.
- Undertake relevant group induction training on commencement.
Other:
- Commitment to the values of the organisation.
- Driving license.
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