Teaching Assistant Level 2 - Kingston upon Hull, United Kingdom - The Consortium Academy Trust

The Consortium Academy Trust

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Kingston upon Hull, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

This post is based at Wolfreton School & Sixth Form College

Teaching Assistant Level 2

We know from experience that things change throughout the lifetime of a role and so this JD isn't a list of everything you will do - this gives our people the chance to play to their strengths.

How you will make an impact

Help maintain the ethos of The Consortium Academy Trust by driving our organisational culture forwards and using every opportunity to embed our values.
Taking responsibility for your own development that way we can make the biggest impact
We are always looking for someone who can contribute to our growth.
More than anything, we are looking for a team player who puts their heart in to their work. We have some core values that run through everything we do, and we'd love it if they resonate with you too.

About the role

Main purpose of the role:

To provide specific assistance to children with special educational needs, within the school environment and on school outings and to provide general assistance to teaching staff in respect of these students.
To have a clear understanding of the range of difficulties that students present in mainstream schools and to be able to demonstrate suitable strategies which can be implemented to enable these children to fulfil their potential and partake fully in all aspects of the National Curriculum and school life.

Key accountabilities:

Supporting Teaching and Learning

To liaise with classroom teachers, and SENDCo and use student information to provide appropriate support for teaching and learning enabling students to make expected progress.
To implement literacy and numeracy support programmes for groups of students and individuals.
To undertake small group/individual teaching for literacy, numeracy and science support, under the guidance of the Learning Support teachers and SENDCo.
To provide learning support in the Rushanje House Facility.

Student Support Escort Assistance

To transfer students between lessons or activities as and when necessary.
To assist with the supervision of individuals, or groups of children during lessons, break periods and on school outings.
To liaise with teachers and Pastoral Managers over any concerns, regarding the wellbeing of students.
To meet students at the start of the day and escort to taxi/parents at the end of the day as necessary.

Routine Duties

To undertake routine clerical duties eg maintenance of simple records, including the maintenance of a Teaching Assistant support file, reproducing work sheets, notes, display etc.
To be able to use ICT, as required, to carry out the duties of the post in the most efficient and effective manner.
To provide personal care to students when required.
To contribute to the review of students' progress, in writing.
To prepare and look after teaching materials and equipment.
To store and retrieve the teaching materials and equipment as required.
To assist professional staff with the administration of student assessment.
To undertake break, lunchtime and before and after school duties, when required.
To contribute to developing a system of recording student progress.

General Information

To have an awareness of any relevant legislation, policies and practices in relation to SEND and to respond to any changes.
To safeguard children and vulnerable adults from harm and to report concerns in accordance with the School's policy.
To deal professionally with colleagues and external partners as required.
To ensure the confidentiality and security of all the School's documentation and information.
To attend training/refresher courses and meetings as required.
To cooperate and take part in the Support Staff Development Process.
To carry out other such appropriate duties that maybe reasonably required to successfully carry out the role.
As a member of support staff, contribute to the Fire Evacuation procedures acting as a sweeper for a key area when required.
The above principal accountabilities are not exhaustive and may vary without changing the character of the job or level of responsibility.
The Health and Safety at Work etc. Act, 1974 and other associated legislation places responsibilities for Health and Safety on all employees. Therefore, it is the postholder's responsibility to take reasonable care for Health and Safety and Welfare of him/herself and other employees in accordance with legislation.
The above duties may involve having access to information of a confidential nature which may be covered by the GDPR. Confidentiality must be maintained at all times.
To be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

As a member of staff of The Trust

Role model appropriate behaviours within a professional environment including conduct, communication, and personal appearance
Role model high levels of literacy and numeracy including mod