Teaching Assistant - Birkenhead, United Kingdom - Impact North West Schools Limited

Description

The Headteacher and Proprietary Board of this successful school are looking to appoint a kind and caring Teaching Assistant who will have a significant impact on the learning of pupils with additional needs.

The role will be mostly working with them on a 1:1 basis. As part of the role you will also support other students at the school on an ad-hoc basis.


Responsibilities:

• To work 1:1 during periods throughout the day to deliver intervention for speech and language progress.
• Assist teachers with creating lesson plans and learning materials to allow the learner to access the curriculum.
• Work with other children with a range of SEMH challenges to deliver education or improve their skills.
• Support children's learning needs, boost their confidence, and encourage them to participate in the classroom.
• Organise and lead activities to improve class members' social skills and communication abilities.
• Demonstrate a willingness to learn and deliver ELKLAN interventions to support the pupils' communication skills.
• Help teaching staff with administrative tasks.

Requirements:

• Solid experience of having worked previously assisting children in a classroom setting.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including written and verbal communication skills.
• The ability to work collaboratively with class teachers and as part of the wider school team.
• Familiarity with ELKLAN would be an added advantage.
• Experience working with children with SEMH difficulties or an interest in developing skills to work with SEMH pupils.
• Have a passion for teaching and supporting children.

You will be:

• Flexible around the needs of the school and pupils.
• A committed Teaching Assistant and work in line with the school behaviour policy.
• Able to modify challenging behaviour in a firm but supportive manner.
• Child centred.
• Flexible with a good sense of humour.

Job Types:
Full-time, Part-time, Permanent


Salary:
From £17,500.00 per year


Benefits:

• Onsite parking

Ability to commute/relocate:

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

Application question(s):

• Do your have any knowledge of or be willing to train for ELKLAN?

Education:

• GCSE or equivalent (preferred)

Experience:

• Childcare: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location:
In person


Reference ID:
Teaching Assistant - Birkenhead

Expected start date: 18/03/2024