Conductor/teaching Assistant - Sheffield, United Kingdom - Paces Sheffield
Description
Job description
Job Title Conductor Assistant / Teaching Assistant
Location South Yorkshire, UK
Reporting to Conductor/Teacher(s)
Salary:
£10.50 per hour; £17,305 (actual salary)
Hours 37.5 hours per week; 39 weeks per year
Probationary Period Three months
Type:
Full-Time, Permanent
Description of Paces Sheffield:
Paces Sheffield is presently a specialist centre and charity for children and adults with neurological conditions (mainly cerebral palsy)
Paces delivers Conductive Education:
a holistic package of support that aims to help individuals obtain the greatest level of independence through a range of supportive measures.
Paces meets the physical and cognitive needs of individuals which are often not met holistically elsewhere.
Paces Sheffield was established in 1995; the organisation was born out of the experiences of parenting pupils with physical disabilities and their related learning difficulties.
Parents, staff, governors and trustees have overseen the growth of Paces as a charity, with the school gaining Non-Maintained Special School status in 2009.
National Curriculum through the framework of Conductive Education. Paces has a Family Service Team and an Outreach Team that supports approximately 20 families each year.
Paces also has adult day service and in addition to this also operates a Sessional Conductive Education
Programme for individuals with Parkinson's and for individuals who have survived a stroke.
Job Summary:
The role will be to support the Conductor / Teacher with a variety of tasks to ensure that the planning and implementing of the daily Conductive Education programme is completed correctly and all procedures and policies are followed accordingly.
Roles and Responsibilities:
The post holder will undertake all tasks required within the remit of this role, including, but not limited to:
- Supporting the delivery of Conductive Education programmes.
- Assist and take part in planning and implementing daily programmes under the direction of the conductorteacher/teacher.
- Assist in planning and preparing the learning environment.
- Assist with general housekeeping tasks.
- Demonstrate enthusiasm and a responsibility towards promoting the educational and developmental potential of all children.
- Treat the children/young people with dignity and respect.
- Maintain professional attitudes and loyalty to the school at all times.
- Attend all staff meetings and recommended training programmes for their own professional development.
- To undertake Performance Management on a yearly cycle. This will be informed by observations and discussions throughout the year.
- Supporting pupils with selfcare and personal care activities.
- Undertakes other duties commensurate with the post as requested by line management.
- Follow the relevant school policies and practices including but limited to:
policies
Demonstrate a responsibility towards promoting the educational and
developmental potential of all pupils
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Personal Qualities
-
Be able to work effectively in a team:
- Enthusiastic nature /
- Communicate with parents, team members and personality other professionals.
- Commitment to raise achievement and aspirations of children.
- Commitment to play a full part in the life of the school community.
Qualifications Willingness to attend recommended training
Level 3 Teaching
Training
programmes for their own professional Assistant qualification or development. equivalent.
Circumstances Commitment to safeguarding the welfare of children and to providing equality of opportunity.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent
Salary:
£10.90 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Free parking
- Onsite parking
- Sick pay
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location:
One location
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