Teaching Assistant
ACE Tiverton Special School, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 5HBDeadline is tomorrow
Start date details
ASAP - dependant on pre-employment checks
Closing date
4 February 2025 at 11:59pm
Date listed
21 January 2025
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Subject
- Special Education Needs (SEN)
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £18,717.98 - £19,625.56 Annually (Actual) Grade C or D - dependant on qualifications
Teaching Assistant job summary
In response to the needs of specific students, we are seeking to appoint a Teaching Assistant to be based in our Orchard site. The core purpose of this role is to facilitate and enable access to learning for the individual students. In addition, the successful post holder will provide specific therapeutic support in line with the students’ Education Health and Care Plan for which full training will be delivered. We currently have a strong team of specialist TAs from a diverse range of backgrounds who mainly assist in one subject area, based on their skills, experience and areas of interest or an interest in supporting a KS3/4 Nurture Group. SEN/ASC experience could be an advantage, but our overriding priority is to find the right people to join our team and full training will be given.
Responsibilities
Support for students in accessing learning activities in a variety of settings, including vocational placements and Learning Outside the Classroom, as directed by Teacher/Senior Staff to include:-
To create and maintain an engaging, fun and supportive environment, demonstrating flexibility in planning and running sessions in response to varying/changing needs of children.
To assist in the selection, procurement and proper application of a range of specialist outdoor learning equipment, including maintenance of Personal Protective Equipment to a safe working level in accordance with manufactures guidelines and national standards, and reporting any equipment which needs repair or replacement.
To undertake clerical tasks associated with student logbooks or outdoor equipment, for example, record keeping (both manual and computerised), filing, photocopying, message taking, as required.
Model excellent social and communication skills and relationships. Support and encourage students to engage in learning activities, and promote Good Behaviour
Assist with the supervision of students during off-site activities, including Training Placements
Be knowledgeable of, and comply with Policies and Procedures relating to: - Child Protection; Health & Safety; Security; and Confidentiality – reporting all concerns to the Designated Person/s
Be aware of, and support difference, and ensure all students have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop. Provide support for the preparation of and undertaking of examinations.
Be an Excellent and effective role model for the standards of behaviour expected of students.
To support in the development, monitoring and evaluation of EHCPs and related student paperwork linked to academic, social and personal progression.
To carry out any other reasonable duties and responsibilities within the overall function, commensurate with the grading and level of responsibility of the post.
Please refer to the candidate pack for more information regarding additional duties, skills and experience required
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.
About ACE Tiverton Special School
- School type
- Free School, ages 11 to 16
- School size
- 108 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- ACE Tiverton Special School website (opens in new tab)
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