TEACHING ASSISTANT – PHYSICAL DISABILITIES
The Friary School, Lichfield, Staffordshire, WS13 7EWThis job expired on 21 October 2024 – see similar jobs
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
21 October 2024 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
9 October 2024
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Working pattern
- Part time: 24 hours per week, Monday to Friday to be worked between 8.30am – 4pm (specific hours will be discussed at interview.)
Contract type
- Fixed term - Ends July 18th 2024
Actual salary
- Pro Rota salary £13,390 - £14,077 per annum dependent on years’ service & pending a pay award
What skills and experience we're looking for
Job Purpose
To work, under the guidance of the Class Teacher and SENCo, to support learners who require particular help to overcome barriers to learning within the classroom and provide specific support in the care of pupil(s) and their physical needs. Work may be carried out in the classroom or outside the main teaching area.
Accountabilities (all of which are in conjunction with the strategic responsibility of the Senior Line Manager)
Support to Pupil(s)
- Provide support to the pupil(s) in a caring and respectful manner within the school environment.
- Encourage pupil(s) to interact with others and engage in activities led by the teacher.
- Participate in the assessment of the pupil(s) to help the teacher determine the child’s needs.
- Provide feedback to the pupil(s), teacher and SENCo in relation to progress, achievement, behaviour, attendance, etc.
- Use specialist knowledge/experience to provide appropriate support to the pupil(s) in relation to their individual needs (e.g. daily exercise programme/Speech and Language programme etc.)
- Accompany teaching staff and pupil(s) on visits, trips and out of school activities as required.1
- Provide general support to the pupil(s) ensuring their safety, by complying with good H&S practice.
Support for the Teacher
- Monitor and evaluate pupil(s) responses and progress against action plans through observation and planned recording.
- In conjunction with the teacher, implement and evaluate the Individual Education/Behaviour/Care Plans.
- Under the direction of the teacher, provide objective and accurate feedback and reports as required regarding the child or children you are supporting.
- Be responsible for keeping and updating records as agreed with the class teacher and SENCo and contribute to reviews of the child’s or children’s progress.
- Maintain, prepare and clear away materials or equipment used during the class.
- Establish a constructive relationship with the children's parents/carers, exchanging information honestly and sensitively, facilitating their support for their child’s attendance, access and learning and supporting home/school partnership.
Support for Clinical Needs
- Attend to pupil(s) physical needs by dealing with specifics relating to for example, mobility, toileting, catheterisation and administering medication and provide advice to assist in their social, health and hygiene development on a daily basis.
- To over see and assist the child taking prescribed medication in accordance with both School and the relevant Health Authority Policies.
- To instigate emergency contingency procedures when necessary.
Support for the Curriculum
- Implement agreed learning activities/teaching programmes under the direction of the teacher.
- Be aware of and liaise with organisations and individuals who provide support for the pupil(s).
- Support the pupil(s) access to learning using resources and strategies devised by the Class Teacher/SENCo/ Outside Agencies.
- Support the use of ICT in learning activities and develop pupil(s) competence and independence in its use.
Support to School (this list is not exhaustive and should reflect the ethos of the school)
- Promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young persons you are responsible for or come into contact with.
- Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person.
- Be aware of and support difference and ensure the pupil(s) in your care has equal access to opportunities to learn and develop.
- Liaise effectively with teachers and parents and other professional staff as part of the routine consultative process.
- Contribute to the overall ethos/work/aims of the school.
- Attend relevant meetings as required.
- Participate in training and other learning activities and performance development as required
- Recognise own strengths and areas of expertise and use these to advise and support others.
What the school offers its staff
Free Onsite Parking for Staff
Two trained in-house ‘Mental Health First Aiders’.
HSF (Health Care Providers) provide cost effective employee benefits to help staff claim money back on everyday health treatments such as dental appointments, opticians and physiotherapy.
’Thinkwell’ self-referral support that offers friendly, confidential help to keep your mental health on trackjj
Commitment to safeguarding
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.
This position is therefore subject to a criminal records check, undertake regular safeguarding and child protection training and, familiarise themselves with KCSIE part 1 and child protection policy which is located on the school website https://www.friaryschool.co.uk/policies/.
This position is subject to a ‘disclosure’ check under the Rehabilitation of Offender Act 1974. Further details regarding this check are available from schools or by visiting https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974.
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About The Friary School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1232 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- The Friary School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- applications@friaryschool.co.uk
- Phone number
- 01543267400
The Friary School is part of the Primitas Learning Partnership is a popular and respected Lichfield secondary school which caters for well over a thousand local students and amongst the most over-subscribed school in South Staffordshire.
The school was judged ‘good’ by OFSTED (March 2024) and performs strongly in the national Performance Tables. Indeed, the OFSTED Report was glowing in terms of celebrating extensive changes to school practice and flagged up “a culture of high aspiration” alongside “abundant energy and enthusiasm”, and celebrated that we were a “rapidly improving school” which has an “unwavering commitment to helping all pupils achieve highly”.
Even so, the school is far from settled on ‘good’ and has put an action plan in place designed to propel the school to the ’outstanding’ benchmark and keep it there. This emphasis is not on simply ticking off an OFSTED badge but more importantly delivering an excellent education for the families of Lichfield and the surrounding area.
Elsewhere, there are extensive extra-curricular activities, a busy Saturday School programme, large-scale community work, a buzzing PTFA and a genuine commitment to staff development.
The Friary is a school we are proud of and one that we are committed to making better and better and better.
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