SEN Teaching Assistant
| Posting date: | 29 April 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | 16,000-23,000 |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 29 May 2024 |
| Location: | Godalming, Surrey, RG12 1WA |
| Company: | eTeach UK Limited |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 1418410 |
Summary
Salary: Starting salary - Grade R2 Scale point 9 (FTE: £24,946, Actual: £19,284.45 per annum)
On successful completion of probation (at 6 months) – Grade R3 Scale Point 12 (FTE: £26,060, Actual: £20,145.62 per annum)
On successful completion of Level 1 Standards – Grade R3 Scale Point 14 (FTE: £26,559, Actual: £20,531.37 per annum)
On successful completion of Level 2 Standards – Grade R3 Scale Point 16 (FTE: £26,968, Actual: £20,847.55 per annum) and eligibility to complete Level 3 Standards and therefore apply for specific Level 3 posts.Job Purpose
To take responsibility for classroom assistance in order to help promote effective teaching
and learning for pupils.
Support and supervise pupils throughout the school day.
Main Duties and Activities:
1. Support the Teacher
Assist the teacher in the preparation of differentiated lessons and gain familiarity with the
work to be covered, design appropriate teaching aides, prepare materials and the
classroom to ensure an effective learning environment.
Create learning materials as agreed with the teacher to ensure maximum access to the
lesson material for pupils.
Provide group and/or individual activities, planned by the teacher, working alongside the
teacher according to the published timetable and for specific programmes of support to
achieve learning objectives.
Reinforce and support all aspects of behavioural, social and emotional learning.
Participate in regular feedback between pupil and teacher.
Attend and contribute to staff meetings, open evenings and/or consultation evenings as
required by the school.
2. Support and Management of Pupils
Support all pupils in their planned work in all curriculum areas, both in small group
situations and individually, clarifying and explaining instructions as required to enable them
to complete the work to their full ability.
Work with pupils and assist with their specific areas of learning difficulty in order to
encourage independence, maintain personal confidence and enable full potential to be
reached ultimately with the minimum of supervision.
Support and assist pupils advising them on strategies to deal with problems they encounter,
seek appropriate professional help when necessary referring to appropriate teaching staff
for advice.
Build positive relationships with pupils and provide an exemplary role model to encourage
them to develop good social skills and become as independent as possible.
Liaise with teachers, care staff, social workers, external professional colleagues and
parents creating an effective team sharing knowledge and information to develop
knowledge and understanding of the specific needs of the pupil.
Deal with parents/ carers in cases such as: illness, mishaps, lost property etc.
3. Assessment, Monitoring and Evaluation
Assist the teacher in keeping a record of events and progress, bringing issues of concern to
the class teacher to ensure full pupil data is available to inform assessment and future
planning.
Assist in keeping records of pupil progress and report achievement in line with school policy.
4. Other
Undertake break-time duties and responsibilities.
Keep records and carry out procedures to satisfy school policies.
Eat with and supervise pupils in the Dining Room.
Take part in educational visits, camps and school journeys.
Contribute individual skills in practical, sporting and creative activities.
When qualified and approved, drive school vehicles as required.
Take responsibility for own training and development, attending training courses as
appropriate.
Undertake and other activities reasonably expected on a teaching assistant in a residential
special school.
On successful completion of probation (at 6 months) – Grade R3 Scale Point 12 (FTE: £26,060, Actual: £20,145.62 per annum)
On successful completion of Level 1 Standards – Grade R3 Scale Point 14 (FTE: £26,559, Actual: £20,531.37 per annum)
On successful completion of Level 2 Standards – Grade R3 Scale Point 16 (FTE: £26,968, Actual: £20,847.55 per annum) and eligibility to complete Level 3 Standards and therefore apply for specific Level 3 posts.Job Purpose
To take responsibility for classroom assistance in order to help promote effective teaching
and learning for pupils.
Support and supervise pupils throughout the school day.
Main Duties and Activities:
1. Support the Teacher
Assist the teacher in the preparation of differentiated lessons and gain familiarity with the
work to be covered, design appropriate teaching aides, prepare materials and the
classroom to ensure an effective learning environment.
Create learning materials as agreed with the teacher to ensure maximum access to the
lesson material for pupils.
Provide group and/or individual activities, planned by the teacher, working alongside the
teacher according to the published timetable and for specific programmes of support to
achieve learning objectives.
Reinforce and support all aspects of behavioural, social and emotional learning.
Participate in regular feedback between pupil and teacher.
Attend and contribute to staff meetings, open evenings and/or consultation evenings as
required by the school.
2. Support and Management of Pupils
Support all pupils in their planned work in all curriculum areas, both in small group
situations and individually, clarifying and explaining instructions as required to enable them
to complete the work to their full ability.
Work with pupils and assist with their specific areas of learning difficulty in order to
encourage independence, maintain personal confidence and enable full potential to be
reached ultimately with the minimum of supervision.
Support and assist pupils advising them on strategies to deal with problems they encounter,
seek appropriate professional help when necessary referring to appropriate teaching staff
for advice.
Build positive relationships with pupils and provide an exemplary role model to encourage
them to develop good social skills and become as independent as possible.
Liaise with teachers, care staff, social workers, external professional colleagues and
parents creating an effective team sharing knowledge and information to develop
knowledge and understanding of the specific needs of the pupil.
Deal with parents/ carers in cases such as: illness, mishaps, lost property etc.
3. Assessment, Monitoring and Evaluation
Assist the teacher in keeping a record of events and progress, bringing issues of concern to
the class teacher to ensure full pupil data is available to inform assessment and future
planning.
Assist in keeping records of pupil progress and report achievement in line with school policy.
4. Other
Undertake break-time duties and responsibilities.
Keep records and carry out procedures to satisfy school policies.
Eat with and supervise pupils in the Dining Room.
Take part in educational visits, camps and school journeys.
Contribute individual skills in practical, sporting and creative activities.
When qualified and approved, drive school vehicles as required.
Take responsibility for own training and development, attending training courses as
appropriate.
Undertake and other activities reasonably expected on a teaching assistant in a residential
special school.