Teaching Assistant

Are you passionate about supporting young people in an inclusive way and looking for a new challenge? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!

As a Teaching Assistant you will: 

Provide practical assistance in the school in catering for the personal welfare, mental well-being and education needs of pupils.

• To contribute to facilitating pupil access to the education system, promoting inclusion, assessing and supporting achievement and monitoring progress towards objectives
• Support pupils with special educational needs in a holistic approach
• To support specialist classroom teachers, responsible for the development and education process, by providing directed support, care and supervision to children with communication and interaction needs (including Autism Spectrum Disorders) and associated learning difficulties.
• To work closely with the specialist teacher to enable full and independent access to the curriculum and facilitate full inclusion into school life.
• To be responsible for ensuring that all relevant school policies and procedures are adhered to and that concerns are raised in accordance with these policies.
• To promote the learning and personal development of the pupils to whom you are assigned, to enable them to make best use of the educational opportunities available to them.
• To assist the pupil to learn as effectively as possible, both in group situations and on their own