Teaching Assistant

About this Role

If you are ambitious, inspirational, creative, open-mindedand want to be part of our success then we want to hear from you.

We aim to reduce barriers to learning for our most vulnerable students through co-ordination of intervention and Teaching Assistant deployment.

As a Teaching Assistant in our Academy, you work effectively with the 'Quality of Education Team' to support teachers'strategies in order for all students to access a knowledge rich and inclusive curriculum.

You also support SENCO responsibilities including working with external agencies and families including timely reviews following the SEND Codeof Practice.

Our recent Ofsted inspection stated, "Pupils' additional needs, including any special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), are quickly identified. The school works with external professionals to provide anyadditional support that these pupils may need. Teachers help pupils with SENDto access the curriculum. Pupils who access the school's 'Hive' provision are particularly well supported by the school".

Therefore, we are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic candidate to become part of this integral team at Humberston.

• Develop an in depth understanding of the specific needs of individual and groups of student(s)
• Guide, support and empower students to develop and work towards individual personal care objectives and enhance personal, emotional andsocial development.
• Assess, plan, organise and provide practical assistance in relation to identified physical needs e.g. transportation, dressing, mealtimes, and organisation of learning equipment to support personal, health,social and emotional development (PHSE) to promote independence.
• Observe individuals and groups of students' personal,social and learning achievements. Maintain appropriate records, monitor progression and attainment and provide reports and information to inform and support the assessment process.
• Plan, organise and undertake routine learning activities with either individuals or groups of students to facilitate their physical,emotional, social and educational development.
• Monitor students' and young people's conduct and behaviour throughout the mainstream learning process and intervene to resolve complex,difficult or challenging issues using appropriate techniques, skills,strategies and routine sanctions to de-escalate potentially very difficult situations or resolve conflict with individual and groups of students.
  
  Establish, maintain or restore a safe and calm atmosphere conducive to learning which ensures the safety and wellbeing of students, staff and visitors.
• Providing guidance, assistance, information and support toengage all students in learning activities to enable informed choices about educational and life opportunities.
• Carrying out routine administrative tasks i.e.photocopying, basic record keeping, and basic IT skills.
• Evaluate individual student contribution and provide feedback to the teacher and other colleagues suggesting alternative methods of differentiation that respond to identified needs.
• Preparing and clearing up classroom materials and learning areas ensuring that they are available for use.
• Present displays in the allocated learning environment toenhance the learning experience and celebrate the achievements of students and provide information.
• Organise and participate in the supervision of individuals and groups of students in dining, playground and circulation areas throughout the day. Ensure that students are engaged in appropriate activity and intervene to maintain behaviour standards and ensure wellbeing, safety and welfare.
• Participate in the organisation of and support educational visits and outings to enhance the students' learning experience.
• Attend training courses to respond to…