1:1 Teaching Assistant - Sunderland, United Kingdom - AK Teaching

AK Teaching

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Sunderland, United Kingdom

1 week ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

AK teaching are looking for an enthusiastic individual to support a range of Pupils on a 1:1 basis with particular SEND individual needs, some teaching assistants work, one-to-one, while others work in small groups.

The purpose of the role is to create and maintain a purposeful, orderly and supportive environment, in accordance with lesson plans and assist with the display of pupils' work, Use strategies, in liaison with the teacher, to support pupils to achieve learning goals, Assist with the planning of learning activities

JOB ROLE

The roles and responsibilities of teaching assistants are:

supporting children with behavioural needs

- getting the classroom ready for lessons
- listening to children read, reading to them or telling them stories
- helping children who need extra support to complete tasks
- helping teachers to plan learning activities and complete records
- supporting teachers in managing class behaviour
- supervising group activities
- looking after children who are upset or have had accidents
- clearing away materials and equipment after lessons
- helping with outings and sports events
- taking part in training
- carrying out administrative tasks

JOB CANDIDATE

You must have:

An ability to build good working relationships with both pupils and adults
Good organisational skills
Flexibility and creativity
Enjoy working with children
Good literacy and numeracy skills
Ability to manage groups of pupils and deal with challenging behaviour
Patience and a sense of humour
A level 2 Teaching Assistant Qualification or similar
Experience working in schools or educational settings
An ability to work confidently with children, with a professional approach
Eligibility to work in the UK (Two references, including your current or most recent employer)