Sen Teaching Assistant - Derby, United Kingdom - Spencer Academies Trust - Ashwood Spencer Academy

Description

Purpose of Role

To provide support to the Principal and teacher across a range of child centred activities which promote child development and learning.

Work with individual children as directed by the Principal and teacher.

To work within the general directions of the Principal.

To work under the leadership and supervision of a teacher.


Nature and Scope
Working as part of this important team you will be required to carry out the following duties.

The nature of the Academy Year requires some of these tasks to be done regularly whilst others will be on an annual cycle.

The post holder will be expected to use all Trust standard computer hardware and software packages where appropriate.


Main Duties and Responsibilities
Support for pupils

• Support pupils' learning activities, attend to additional learning needs, and help in development;
• Support pupils' to develop their independence and social skills;
• Support pupils' with particular needs including ASD;
• Support pupils' communication by implementing a Total Communication environment;
• Support pupils personal care needs and medical needs (as required);
• Contribute to the health and wellbeing of pupils;
• Establish and maintain relationships with individual pupils and groups;
• Be an effective model for pupil behaviour;
• Support pupils' with sensory needs;
• Support pupils' in their individual learning and development, for example, in their acquisition of cognitive and learning skills;
• Help pupils to develop their literacy and numeracy skills, and thus to improve their attainment across the curriculum.

Support for the teacher

• Help with classroom resources and records;
• Provide resources to support communication systems;
• Contribute to the management of pupils' behaviour, both in the classroom and on the playground, as required;
• Support with the delivery of targeted interventions as directed by the class teacher or SENCO;
• Support the school curriculum, especially literacy and numeracy activities;
• Provide support for learning activities;
• Support the use of ICT in the classroom;
• Assist in the maintenance of a safe environment for pupils and staff;
• Assist in the presentation of display materials;
• Support teaching staff or senior colleagues with routine administration;
• Contribute to the planning and evaluation of learning activities;
• Assist in the recording of pupils' progress.

Support for the school

• Develop effective working relationships with colleagues and parents;
• Contribute to the maintenance of pupils' safety and security;
• Review and develop their own professional practice;
• Recognise confidentiality, child protection and safeguarding procedures, Health & Safety, and the policies of the Governing Body and the Academy;
• Attend training events and staff meetings;
• Assist the teaching staff in the smooth transition between educational phases;
• Assist in the preparation of reports on pupils' performance, and contribute to the maintenance of pupils' records;
• Liaise effectively with parents and other parties, as required.

Professional development:

• Maintain and develop an extensive knowledge and understanding of good practice.
• Access relevant CPD activities to support the development of the role.
• Keep up to date with national and local developments.

General

• Work in a professional manner and with integrity and maintain confidentiality of records and information.
• Maintain up to date knowledge in line with national changes and legislation as appropriate to the role.
• Be aware of and comply with all Trust policies including in particular IT, Health and Safety and Safeguarding.
• Participate in the Trust Professional Performance Review process and undertake professional development as required.
• Adhere to all internal and external deadlines.
• Contribute to the overall aims and ethos of the Spencer Academies Trust and establish constructive relationships with nominated Academies and other agencies as appropriate to the role.

These above-mentioned duties are neither exclusive nor exhaustive, the post
- holder maybe required to carry out other duties as required by the Trust.


Additional Information

Job Types:
Part-time, Permanent

Part-time hours: 22 per week


Salary:
£11,168.00 per year


Benefits:

• Company pension
• Onsite parking

Work Location:
One location

Reference ID: 156782

Expected start date: 17/04/2023