SEMH Teaching Assistant

Key Responsibilities

• Support pupils with all learning opportunities as directed by the class teacher.
• Under direct or indirect supervision, deliver prepared work to small group of pupils or provide one-to-one support to a pupil.
• Ensure supervision of pupils at all times, including break times, transport etc.
• Access relevant training (in addition to induction) in order to develop skills for use in the classroom.
• Undertake whole school duties as directed by class teachers or SLT.
• Work with both individual pupils and groups of pupils to support learning and promote access to learning activities.
• Implement behaviour support plans with pupils, as directed.
• Implement sensory or communication programmes with pupils, as directed.
• Contribute towards the physical education of pupils, for example, swimming and PE.
• Assist in aspects of recording pupil progress as directed by the class teacher and in line with school policy.
• Assist in creating educational resources including classroom and whole school displays.
• Accompany pupils on educational visits and journeys including sports events and community
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• Attend regular after school staff meetings and training.
• Respect confidentiality of information on all pupils and their families.
• Any other duties of similar nature or level as required.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• A competitive salary between £23,520 and £26,358 (depending on experience) reviewed annually
• Enrolment into the Esland education pension scheme, which is double matched up to 20%, meaning at total pension contribution of up to 30%
• Company sick pay
• Life insurance to the value of 4 times your basic salary
• Comprehensive, paid induction training and ongoing training within the role
• Fantastic opportunities for career development, we promoted over 100 colleagues last year
• Cycle to work scheme
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) including our Online GP 24/7, 365 days a year
• Access to our Green Hybrid and EV car scheme
• A £500 bonus via our 'Refer a Friend’ scheme
• Monthly recognition awards
• Access to big-brand deals and discounts via our employee benefits scheme E-Together
• The opportunity to make a real difference to a child's life!

Benefits

• Candidates must be educated to GCSE Level, including Maths, English & Science
• Teaching assistant experience (highly desirable)
• Teaching assistant qualification and/or a degree related to the field, e.g. psychology/child development/social care (desirable)
• Excellent planning and organisational skills
• Self-starter who demonstrates a high level of motivation and commitment
• Full driving licence (desirable due to activities/location)
• Candidates must have right to work in the UK with no restrictions