SEND LSA Level 2

Hateley Heath Academy, West Bromwich, West Midlands, B71 2RP

2 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  6 December 2024 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  3 December 2024

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £12.65 - £13.05 Hourly 32.5 hours per week TTO

SEND LSA Level 2 job summary

Hateley Heath Academy is a very popular and well resourced Academy; we pride ourselves in delivering excellence in education, for Junior, infant and nursery aged children. Our Children are well behaved and learn in a vibrant and friendly environment.

The teaching assistant’s main role is to provide support to pupils who have Special Educational Needs. Duties will include running specific programmes and activities to assist the pupils’ individual learning and social needs. The TA will be responsible for implementing the targets and strategies outlined in EHC Plans or Individual Education Plans, in liaison with the class teachers and the SENDCo.

Supporting Pupils;

• to provide learning support for pupils in class or in 1:1 situations
• to develop knowledge of the needs of the pupils and seek advice from the SENDCo, class teacher and outside agencies as required
• to make or modify resources as suggested and advised by the SENDCo or teacher
• to organise and maintain an inclusive learning environment across the whole school environment
• provide positive reinforcements and praise to the student
• facilitate inclusion in small group activities with peers and support interaction between them
• to attend in service training and relevant meetings relevant to the post in order to keep up to date with developments in working with children with special educational need
• to provide personal care to children who require a dedicated person to manage their physical needs including hygiene

Supporting the SENDCO;

• to work as part of the team to ensure that the wellbeing and personal development of the student enhances their learning opportunities and life skills
• to provide regular feedback to the SENDCO, class teachers and, where necessary, relevant outside agencies about any pupil’s difficulties and progress
• to supporting the school to foster links between home and school
• to participate in relevant professional development as deemed appropriate
• to understand and apply the school policies on learning and behaviour, and the statutory guidelines relating to disability discrimination and special educational needs
• to maintain confidentiality and sensitivity to the students’ needs but have regard to the safeguarding procedures of the school
• to carry out duties as directed by the SENDCO or Head Teacher

If you feel you have what we are looking for then we would welcome your application.

Our academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment.

Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure & Barring Service ( DBS).

CV's are not accepted for any posts based in schools.

Please ensure that references include your most recent employer and that the contact email is their professional NOT their personal email address.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs are not accepted.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

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About Hateley Heath Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 424 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: Hateley Heath Academy website (opens in new tab)
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