Teaching Assistant - Dunstable, United Kingdom - Watling Lower School

Description

The role is working 1-2-1 with a child with Special Educational Needs.

The support is required from 12pm to 3.30pm, Monday to Friday.

Central Bedfordshire Council Job Description

Job Title:
Teaching Assistant - Level 2

Type of Workplace:
Mainstream school or Special School


Responsible To:
Classroom teacher/Headteacher/SENCO


Job Purpose:

Under the instruction and guidance of teaching staff/managers, to undertake educational activities and attend to the educational, personal, and social needs of pupils in order to support their learning and development and to ensure their safety.

Main duties and responsibilities:
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Support for Pupils:

• To attend to the educational, personal and social needs of pupils and any other requirements depending on the pupil's special needs and, wherever possible, make these part of the learning experience (this may include toiletting, other hygiene needs, help with dressing and/or assisting with feeding if necessary).
• Under agreed school procedures, to give first aid/medicine where necessary; assist with programmes of special care such as physiotherapy, hydrotherapy or speech therapy under the direction of the appropriate specialist.
• To promote and support the inclusion of all pupils in the learning activities in which they are involved.
• Whilst there may be a specific requirement to support a named pupil or pupils with a Statement of Special Educational Needs, support to other pupils may also be required, at the direction of the Headteacher.
• To assist with preparation for school visits and the supervision of pupils on such visits, in liaison with the Educational Visits Coordinator

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Support for Teachers:

• Within the overall plan set by the class teacher to assist in devising and extending educational activities and in preparation of the curriculum. This may include contributing to the development and implementation of Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and Personal and Pastoral Support Plans.
• To help assess and systematically record pupils' progress and achievements, using the results of this monitoring in further support work.
• To efficiently prepare, maintain and use classroom teaching materials and equipment, including organising the use of audio/visual and ICT equipment, bearing in mind the efficient use of school resources (this may include photocopying, arranging displays of work etc.).
• To assist in maintaining classroom discipline by working with individual and groups of pupils in developing expectations of acceptable personal and social behaviour and help make them part of the learning experience.

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Support for the Curriculum:

• To support the teaching of literacy, numeracy or other specific curriculum areas/specialisms as required and agreed with the Headteacher.

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Support for the school:

• To work collaboratively with colleagues as part of a professional team, in particular the class teacher, the Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCO) and other teaching assistants; working at all times within the school's policies and procedures
• To assist in the general efficient operation of the school, including providing cover for other support staff where necessary and as directed by the Headteacher.
• To attend staff meetings, participate in performance management arrangements and undertake training and development activities.
• To maintain confidentiality at all times in respect of schoolrelated matters and to prevent disclosure of confidential or sensitive information.
• To undertake tasks of a similar nature and level, as directed by the Headteacher/Manager.

Job Type:
Part-time

Part-time hours: 17.5 per week


Salary:
£10.98-£11.18 per hour


Benefits:

• Onsite parking

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Dunstable: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

• What relevant qualification do you hold?

Education:

• GCSE or equivalent (preferred)

Experience:

Teaching Assistant: 1 year (preferred)


Work Location:
One location

Application deadline: 06/02/2023

Expected start date: 20/02/2023