Teaching Assistant - Okehampton, United Kingdom - INTEGRITAS EDUCATION RECRUITMENT LTD

INTEGRITAS EDUCATION RECRUITMENT LTD

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Okehampton, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

beBee Recruiter

Description

*You must be able to start immediately as a temp and then become permanent if all goes well after 12 weeks**You must have in your possession an enhanced DBS police check**You must have experience as a TA with pupils with special needs**You must be able to commute to Okehampton*
Key duties:

Take responsibility for Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people according to the college's policies, and discharge your duties under the Prevent agenda.
Work alongside the teaching staff to support our young people in their learning, providing further explanation to individuals where needed.
Support young people to identify, meet and exceed their education targets.
Implement and support positive behaviour throughout the college, adapting own behaviour and responses when required to meet individual needs.
Ensure all documentation is completed correctly for recording of accidents, incidents, or health & safety as per the college's policies.
Assist the young people in attending a wide range of group activities, ensuring that their choices are respected and appropriate social interactions and friendships are encouraged
Ensure that practice at all times implements and follows the young person's Educational/Learning Approaches; Placement/Care plan; Behaviour Support plan, and Communication/Sensory strategies

Duties will vary, you must expect to diversify and lend a hand wherever is required.

Qualifications:

GCSE English and Maths qualification - minimum grade 4 or equivalent is essential

Knowledge and Experience:

Experience of working in an Education setting
Relevant knowledge and experience of young people within age range
Understanding of the Safeguarding principles
Experience of managing a range of approaches to behaviour, including managing behaviours that challenge.
Experience of working within an inclusive setting

Integritas Education Recruitment Ltd is acting as an employment business for this position.