Teaching Assistant - Birmingham, United Kingdom - LMP Group

LMP Group

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Birmingham, United Kingdom

14 hours ago

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Description

About our school:

We are an all-through school admitting pupils from Nursery - Year 11. Our mission is to create a school in which every child thrives, academically and socially.

We offer an exciting and aspirational all-through curriculum which is carefully planned to ensure that our students develop and grow their knowledge throughout their whole school career.

This is supported by a wide range of enrichment and extra-curricular opportunities - extending our curriculum well beyond the classroom.

Our school values are:
'Wisdom, Resilience, Kindness' - and they permeate everything we do in school with our pupils, our parents, our staff, and the wider community. We recognise our role in addressing inequality by ensuring that all pupils, regardless of circumstance have the opportunity to attain an excellent education.

About the role:

As a SEN Teaching Assistant, you will support pupils, parents, and teachers, to establish a supportive learning environment in which children make good academic progress.

You will be instrumental in our mission to provide every student, regardless of their background, a great education, and real choices in life.

You will work with other stakeholders within and outside the school.

You are someone who understands the difference a great education can make to pupils lives as you are a great role model for not only them but other staff too.

You must have experience in working with pupils of all ages and abilities. You will need to be a great team player with a resilient character and strong personal drive.

Apprenticeship Summary:

Location:
Ark Kings Academy (Secondary), Shannon Road, Kings Norton, Birmingham

Actual Salary:
£8,821.80

Contract: 16 months Fixed Term Contract

Working Pattern:
Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri - 8:30am-4:15pm Wed - 9:3am-5pm (Term Time only 39 weeks per year)

Start date: 4th September 2023

Closing date: 17th July 2023

Training Provider:
LMP Education

Roles and Responsibilities:

Support pupil learning through the delivery of specific learning programmes, setting high expectations whilst encouraging their independence and building their confidence
Promote inclusion, encouraging pupils to interact and work collaboratively
Work with the SENCO and other teachers to assess the needs of individual children, contribute to and implement Individual Education Plans
Adapt and develop resources for EAL and SEND pupils, ensuring their safety and enabling them to access the curriculum
Assist with followthrough for related services (speech/language/physical therapy etc.)
Mentor students on a 1:1 and group basis, as well as planning and leading a series of booster and intervention sessions to tackle difficult topics
Observe, record and feedback information of pupil performance
Assist in creating materials for curriculum delivery and display boards
Assist with whole class teaching
Use strategies, in liaison with the teacher to assist in behaviour management and to support pupils in their learning objectives
Assist pupils' achievement outside of the classroom, e.g. computer lab, library
Support all vulnerable children and act as Key Worker to students with Special Educational Needs and Social, Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties
Work with students on an individual and/or small group basis, in and out of lessons
Plan and implementing strategies for students on the Pastoral Support Programme, ensuring students adhere to accepted behavioural norms
Develop resources for students with SEN Support for the school
Supervise pupils in playgrounds, lunchrooms etc and assist with general pastoral care
Accompany teachers and pupils on trips and out of school activities as required within contract hours, taking responsibility for pupils under the supervision of the teacher

Other

Actively promote the safety and welfare of our children and young people
Ensure compliance with Arks data protection rules and procedures
Liaise with colleagues and external contacts at all levels of seniority with confidence, tact and diplomacy
Work with Ark Central and other academies in the Ark network, to establish good practice throughout the network, offering support where required

Required Behaviours/Skills:

Genuine passion for and a belief in the potential of every pupil
A robust awareness of keeping children safe, noticing safeguarding and welfare concerns, and you understand how and when to take appropriate action.
Belief that every student should have access to an excellent education regardless of background
Professional outlook, detailed orientated and able to multi task and meet deadlines
A team player that can work collaboratively as well as using own initiative
Helpful, positive, patient and caring nature
Calm and professional under pressure
Understanding of the importance of confidentiality and discretion
Flexible attitude towards work and demonstrates sound judgement