Pastoral Teaching Assistant

Position Overview

Outstanding inclusive mainstream Secondary School based in North London is looking for a passionate, dedicated and skilled Pastoral Teaching Assistant to work on a 1:1 basis with students with varying SEND.

• Job Title:
  
  Pastoral Teaching Assistant
• Salary: £18,956 - 25,690 per year plus additional benefits
• Type:
  Full time, Permanent
• Location:
  
  North London
• School:
  Outstanding mainstream Secondary School with excellent SEND provision
• Team:
  Supportive, friendly and welcoming SEND team
• Opportunities:
  Promotion, progression and development
• Work mode: 1:1 basis

• Build and maintain successful relationships with pupils with SME, physical and learning needs and their families.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, knowing when to seek help and advice.
• Liaise sensitively and effectively with parents/carers and outside agencies.
• Take an active role in professional development including observation, evaluation and discussion with colleagues.

• Provide First Aid for students when necessary.
• Provide Level 1 counselling for students when necessary.
• Liaise with parents/carers as directed.
• Provide in class support for students.
• Contribute to annual review planning for pupils with EHCPs.
• Produce and maintain classroom and whole school resources and displays.

• Implement specific programmes of support under guidance of professionals including teachers, Inclusion teachers, Ed Psych, Speech & Language Therapists and others as directed.
• Create and deliver clearly structured learning activities that motivate and promote progress.
• Contribute to planning opportunities for pupils to learn in and out of school contexts.
• Select and prepare resources necessary to lead learning activities, taking into account pupils' interests and language and cultural backgrounds.
• Support teachers in evaluating pupils' progress through a range of assessment activities.
• Communicate effectively and sensitively with pupils to support their learning.
• Use behaviour management strategies in line with the school's policy and procedures contributing to a purposeful learning environment.
• Organise and manage safely learning activities, physical teaching space and resources for which you are given responsibility.
• Work with students both in class, in small groups and one-to-one settings as appropriate.

The School is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to the highest standards of safeguarding and the promotion of the welfare of children, young people and adults and expect all staff to share this commitment.