Teaching Assistant - Egham, United Kingdom - ACS International Schools

ACS International Schools

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Egham, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Teaching Assistant
ACS International Schools are recruiting a one-to-one Teaching Assistant to join the team at ACS International School Egham.

The Teaching Assistant will provide one to one support on a full-time basis to one student within grade 8/Middle School.

The Middle School Teaching Assistant (MS TA) will provide one to one support on a full-time basis to one student.

They will work closely with the SENCO and Student Support Department and be guided by their instructions.

This role is to support the student by promoting and reinforcing their self-esteem and encouraging the student to maximise their achievement and development.

They will work to establish a supportive relationship with the parents concerned, to facilitate effective communication and partnership between School and home environments.

They will encourage acceptance and inclusion of the student, to support achievement and development.

Key responsibilities:

To undertake activities with the student to facilitate their physical, emotional and educational development within a safe environment, under the supervision of a classroom teacher
Attend classes with the student and support their learning within the classroom environment
Plan and prepare lessons in collaboration with Classroom teacher and SEND Student Services Department Specialists, including evaluating and adjusting lessons/work plans
Develop and prepare resources for learning activities in accordance with lesson plans and in response to student needs
Motivate and progress student's learning by using clearly structured, interesting teaching and learning activities
Promote and support student inclusion with learning activities within the classroom
Be aware of and support differences, ensuring all students have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop
Support the student to gain independence, allowing them to achieve their academic potential
Assist in maintaining good discipline of student throughout the school day. To accompany and supervise student on planned educational visits and journeys
Recognise and challenge any unacceptable behaviours, including but not exclusive to incidents of abuse with equal opportunities. To ensure students' compliance with relevant School policies and procedures to ensure the individual/s involved understand expectations
Any other reasonable duties as assigned by the Principal, Assistant Principal, SEND Department Head.

Knowledge and skills required:

Essential:

GCSE (A-C) or NVQ Level 2 in numeracy & literacy;
NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) for supporting and teaching & learning in school
Experience of supporting children with difficulties in reading, writing and interaction with others;
Proven ability to be proactive, approachable, empathetic, organized, highly visible and confident, with excellent interpersonal and communication skills;
The ability to observe confidentially
Ability to work in teams in a variety of circumstances, and to accept change with flexibility.

Desired:

Knowledge of the IB program
Knowledge of the needs of a child with Dyspraxia
Experience working alongside specialist therapists, including Speech, Language and Occupational;
Teaching EFL/ESL Reading
Knowledge of adolescent concerns and current information sources.

This is term time only, Monday