Teaching Assistant 1 to 1 support
This job expired on 12 December 2024 – see similar jobs
Start date details
ASAP
Closing date
12 December 2024 at 9am
Date listed
28 November 2024
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time
Contract type
- Fixed term
Full-time equivalent salary
- £26,409- £32,654 FTE, actual salary £20,310 - £25,113 pro rata, per annum
Teaching Assistant 1 to 1 support job summary
Osborne Primary School is seeking to appoint an experienced 1:1 Teaching Assistant to assist teaching staff in supporting the education and personal development of a child with unique educational, health, and physical needs. The Teaching Assistant will provide focused, individualised support in line with the child’s Education, Health, and Care Plan (EHCP), ensuring the child-centred approach in every task to promote his learning, well-being, and independence. We are looking for someone who is experienced and able to;
Engage pupil in both group and individual learning activities that are tailored to his developmental level, encouraging progress in literacy, numeracy, and physical activities as outlined in his EHCP.
Use visual aids and communication tools to assist the child’s understanding and expression, including daily use of pre-teaching vocabulary and structured post-tutoring sessions.
Provide assistance with mobility and offer physical support in both indoor and outdoor environments to encourage safe participation in activities.
Assist with intimate care tasks, including toileting and feeding support as per the child’s health care needs, while maintaining dignity and fostering independence where possible.
Facilitate interactions with peers in structured play activities to help develop social skills like turn-taking, communication, and peer engagement.
Offer reassurance and structured guidance to help the child feel safe and engaged, adapting activities to suit their energy levels and physical abilities.
What you will need to succeed
A level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification
Experience of working in a similar role
Be an outstanding practitioner
To share our passion for wanting the very best for our students and schools
To be committed to keeping our students safe
Be emotionally intelligent with the ability to build strong working relationships with a variety of stakeholders
The passion and commitment to work in a fast paced, challenging yet always rewarding role
What you will get in return
We invest in your development through training, mentoring and progression opportunities.
A competitive salary
An Employee Assistance Programme and employee benefits package
Competitive pension scheme (Local Government Pension Scheme)
Professional Development & Wellbeing Days
What you need to do now
To apply for the role, please complete an online application form. To arrange an informal chat about the role, please contact Shifa Kamaly, Office Manager, via telephone 0121 464 3346 or email enquiry@osborne-pri.bham.sch.uk
Closing date: Thursday 12th December 2024 at 9.00am
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.
About Osborne Primary School
- School type
- Academy, ages 5 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 412 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 5 to 11
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- Osborne Primary School website (opens in new tab)
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