One to One Teaching Assistant

We are seeking to appoint a One to One Teaching Assistant to join our staff team. This is a Full time role, Monday to Friday, 08:30 - 16:30, term time only. The role is mainly based at one site, but can involve supporting at local PE venues and latterly college settings.

• Work in line with the therapeutic approach adopted by the Apple Orchard environment.
• Aid the pupil to learn as effectively as possible both in group situations and on his/her own by, for example:
  Clarifying and explaining instructions; ensuring the pupil is able to use equipment and materials provided; motivating and encouraging the pupil(s) as required by providing levels of individual attention, reassurance and help with learning tasks appropriate to pupils' needs.
• Assist in weaker areas, e.g. speech and language, reading, spelling, numeracy, handwriting/presentation.
• Use praise, commentary and assistance to encourage the pupil to concentrate and stay on task.
• Liaise with class teacher, SENCO and other professionals about Individual Personal Education Plans (PEPs), contributing to planning and delivery as appropriate.
• Provide additional nurture to individuals when requested by the class teacher or SENCO.
• Be consistent and effectively implement agreed behaviour management strategies.
• Establish supportive relationships with the pupil concerned.
• Promote the acceptance and inclusion of pupils with SEN, encouraging appropriate interaction between pupils.
• Monitor pupils' responses to learning activities and modify/adapt activities as agreed with the teacher to achieve intended learning outcomes.

• Minimum qualification of GCSE A-C or equivalent in Maths and English.
• Level 3 or above Teaching Assistant qualification.
• Understanding of the challenges of supporting students with Emotional, Behavioural or Social needs.
• Ability to work as part of a close team.
• Desirable: experience of working within a specialist environment.