To work to develop your skills as a Teaching Assistant whilst working with individual children having special or particular needs, in accordance with the child’s statement where appropriate and/or groups of children as directed by the teacher. To provide support to the SEN Manager/Headteacher/Teacher across a range of child-centred activities to promote child development and learning.
All responsibilities, tasks and duties to be carried out in line with School guidelines and policies.
Act in accordance with School policies and procedures and relevant legislation, particularly in relation to child protection and behaviour management.
Assist with the planning and preparation of activities and in the delivery of local and national initiatives, e.g. literacy and numeracy strategy.
Participate in the preparation of the classroom.
Monitor children’s needs and report these to a designated person.
Keep records as required by the School.
Have familiarity with all relevant statements of special educational needs specific to the child.
Promote development and learning (physical, emotional, educational and social). Foster growth, self-esteem and independence, observe and record development.
Support those with special needs.
Carry out reasonable daily personal care/hygiene duties.
Assist with the movement of children in and around the school.
To train for Level 3 Teaching Assistant standard and work with First College, Louth to support coursework assignments and observations, ensuring that all deadlines are met.
To be responsible for personal continued professional development and take opportunities to build the appropriate skills, qualifications, and/or experience needed for the role, with support from the school.
To adhere to Health and Safety Regulations.
To keep confidential any issues related to JSTC which are deemed confidential.
To participate in appropriate meetings.
To contribute to the development, implementation and evalulation of the school’s policies, practices and procedures, so as to support the school’s values and vision.
To make a positive contribution to the wider life and ethos of the School.
To uphold public trust in the education profession and maintain high standards of ethics and behaviour, within and outside school.
To have proper and professional regard for the ethos, policies and practices of the school, and maintain high standards of attendance and punctuality.
To support equal opportunities and promote anti-discriminatory practice.Training:The Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification will be achieved at the workplace over the duration of the apprenticeship.Training Outcome:There may be the opportunity to progress to a high level qualificationEmployer Description:John Spendluffe Technology College is a secondary non-selective schoolWorking Hours :Monday - Friday during School Term and training days
8.45am - 3.45pm (less unpaid lunch and break)Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Logical,Team working,Non judgemental,Patience,Physical fitness,Literacy skills....Read more...
