Teaching Assistants
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 28 Tachwedd 2025 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £8,800 i £21,500 bob blwyddyn |
| Oriau: | Rhan Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 05 Rhagfyr 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | Crowborough, East Sussex |
| Gweithio o bell: | Ar y safle yn unig |
| Cwmni: | MARK Education Trust |
| Math o swydd: | Cytundeb |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: |
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Main Duties and Responsibilities:
To aid students to learn as effectively as possible in group situations, remote learning and independently, for example:
Directed support in the classroom
Liaising/communicating with teachers on a lesson-by-lesson basis to assess best and most effective use of LM support
Clarifying and explaining instructions
Ensuring the student(s) is able to use materials and equipment provided
Motivating and encouraging the students, as required, by providing appropriate levels of individual attention, reassurance and help with learning tasks as appropriate to students’ needs to access the curriculum and promote independence
Assisting in weaker areas, e.g. speech and language, behaviour, reading, spelling, numeracy, handwriting/presentation etc by following a specifically designed programme, in a 1:1 or small group setting, as directed by the SENDCo
Using praise, commentary and assistance to encourage the student to concentrate and stay on task
Liaising with class teacher, SENDCo and other professionals about Additional Needs Plans (ANPs)
Take direction from qualified teacher and SENDCo to consistently and effectively implement agreed behaviour management strategies
Helping to make appropriate resources to support the student(s)
Meeting students’ physical needs while encouraging independence e.g. help students to change for PE lessons or swimming, clean and reassure students after accidental spillage on clothes, help with mobility around the Academy including wheelchair access
To establish appropriate supportive relationships with the student(s) concerned and handle all confidential matters with discretion at all times
To promote the acceptance and inclusion of the student(s) with SEN, encouraging students to interact with each other in an appropriate and acceptable manner
Give the student(s) feedback on achievements in order to reinforce and develop self-reliance and self-esteem, including marking students’ work, if required
To support the student(s) in developing social skills both in and out of the Classroom
To support the use of ICT in learning activities including remote learning, using Teams or similar programs, where required
To have an appropriate level of understanding on the Code of Practice (COP) and SEND Matrix (not essential)
To provide regular feedback on student(s’) learning and behaviour to the teacher/SENDCo, including feedback on the effectiveness of the behaviour strategies adopted
Under the direction of the teacher, carry out and report on systematic observations
of students to gather evidence of their knowledge, understanding and skills upon which the teacher makes judgements about their stage of development
When working with a group of students, understand and use group dynamics to
promote group effectiveness and support group and individual performance
To use the school’s system for recording progress
To prepare work and activities in advance of the lesson (within employed
hours) e.g. operating AVA equipment as required i.e. photocopier, laminator, making books, labels, signs and undertaking practical tasks to maintain a good standard of LD Dept appearance and access to peripheral learning
To know and apply all school policies and procedures including reporting student
and Academy issues in line with these policies as outlined in the Staff Handbook
To be aware of confidential issues linked to home/student/teacher/school as required
To contribute towards reviews of student(s’) progress as appropriate
To comply with legal and organisational requirements for maintaining the health, safety and security of yourself and others in the learning environment including social media and other online mediums
To attend meetings and training sessions as required by the Academy to further your knowledge and be involved in extracurricular activities, e.g. open days, presentation evenings as required
To supervise students during break/lunch time and to attend Homework clubs as
directed (within employed hours)
Where appropriate (if currently trained), to know and apply positive handling techniques
To accompany teacher and students on educational visits
To assist during exam periods, with students who have Access Arrangements including after school extensions
Performance Management
Participating in the Academy’s arrangements for performance management,
professional development and the Academy’s arrangements for quality assurance and internal verification
Attend relevant CPD opportunities
General Responsibilities
To undertake such other duties appropriate to the grade of the post as the Headteacher may from time-to-time reasonably determine
Safeguarding
Beacon Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of
children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to
undergo appropriate checks, including enhanced DBS checks
To aid students to learn as effectively as possible in group situations, remote learning and independently, for example:
Directed support in the classroom
Liaising/communicating with teachers on a lesson-by-lesson basis to assess best and most effective use of LM support
Clarifying and explaining instructions
Ensuring the student(s) is able to use materials and equipment provided
Motivating and encouraging the students, as required, by providing appropriate levels of individual attention, reassurance and help with learning tasks as appropriate to students’ needs to access the curriculum and promote independence
Assisting in weaker areas, e.g. speech and language, behaviour, reading, spelling, numeracy, handwriting/presentation etc by following a specifically designed programme, in a 1:1 or small group setting, as directed by the SENDCo
Using praise, commentary and assistance to encourage the student to concentrate and stay on task
Liaising with class teacher, SENDCo and other professionals about Additional Needs Plans (ANPs)
Take direction from qualified teacher and SENDCo to consistently and effectively implement agreed behaviour management strategies
Helping to make appropriate resources to support the student(s)
Meeting students’ physical needs while encouraging independence e.g. help students to change for PE lessons or swimming, clean and reassure students after accidental spillage on clothes, help with mobility around the Academy including wheelchair access
To establish appropriate supportive relationships with the student(s) concerned and handle all confidential matters with discretion at all times
To promote the acceptance and inclusion of the student(s) with SEN, encouraging students to interact with each other in an appropriate and acceptable manner
Give the student(s) feedback on achievements in order to reinforce and develop self-reliance and self-esteem, including marking students’ work, if required
To support the student(s) in developing social skills both in and out of the Classroom
To support the use of ICT in learning activities including remote learning, using Teams or similar programs, where required
To have an appropriate level of understanding on the Code of Practice (COP) and SEND Matrix (not essential)
To provide regular feedback on student(s’) learning and behaviour to the teacher/SENDCo, including feedback on the effectiveness of the behaviour strategies adopted
Under the direction of the teacher, carry out and report on systematic observations
of students to gather evidence of their knowledge, understanding and skills upon which the teacher makes judgements about their stage of development
When working with a group of students, understand and use group dynamics to
promote group effectiveness and support group and individual performance
To use the school’s system for recording progress
To prepare work and activities in advance of the lesson (within employed
hours) e.g. operating AVA equipment as required i.e. photocopier, laminator, making books, labels, signs and undertaking practical tasks to maintain a good standard of LD Dept appearance and access to peripheral learning
To know and apply all school policies and procedures including reporting student
and Academy issues in line with these policies as outlined in the Staff Handbook
To be aware of confidential issues linked to home/student/teacher/school as required
To contribute towards reviews of student(s’) progress as appropriate
To comply with legal and organisational requirements for maintaining the health, safety and security of yourself and others in the learning environment including social media and other online mediums
To attend meetings and training sessions as required by the Academy to further your knowledge and be involved in extracurricular activities, e.g. open days, presentation evenings as required
To supervise students during break/lunch time and to attend Homework clubs as
directed (within employed hours)
Where appropriate (if currently trained), to know and apply positive handling techniques
To accompany teacher and students on educational visits
To assist during exam periods, with students who have Access Arrangements including after school extensions
Performance Management
Participating in the Academy’s arrangements for performance management,
professional development and the Academy’s arrangements for quality assurance and internal verification
Attend relevant CPD opportunities
General Responsibilities
To undertake such other duties appropriate to the grade of the post as the Headteacher may from time-to-time reasonably determine
Safeguarding
Beacon Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of
children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to
undergo appropriate checks, including enhanced DBS checks