Teaching Assistant
Pond Meadow School, Guildford, Surrey, GU1 1DRThis job expired on 31 December 2023 – see similar jobs
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
31 December 2023 at 11:59pm
Date listed
13 September 2022
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2, Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Working pattern
- Full time: 31 hrs over 39 weeks, term-time only. Mon/Wed/Thu/Fri 9 - 3.30 Tue 9 - 4.30
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- PS31
Teaching Assistant job summary
Job
Purpose:
Under the guidance and supervision of the class
teacher or line manager:
- In line with the school vision and
values: promote learning, equality, respect and independence. - To enable access to learning for all pupils and assist the teacher in
the management of pupils and the classroom. - To undertake learning, care or support programmes for individuals or
groups of pupils. - To support programmes for
teaching communication, literacy and numeracy as well as to work with pupils on
their Individual Education plans, assisting pupils to access the full
curriculum. - To help organise personalised
classroom activities, prepare resources and maintain the learning environment.
This will include mounting displays that reflect the work of the students. - Monitor pupil progress and
contribute to future planning as part of a team. Maintain records and pupil
files.
- Provide support for pupil’s emotional and
social development by encouraging and modelling positive behaviour in line
with the school’s vision and values, Behaviour Policy and individual
Positive Behaviour Support Plans/Risk Assessments. - Ensure the physical welfare of pupils and
assist them with physical needs adhering to manual handling guidelines as
appropriate and agreed. - Use skills and talents to lead
extra-curricular activities for small groups of students. - Communicate and liaise with other members of
the school staff and the multi-disciplinary team to carry out therapy
programmes and ensure the most effective academic, emotional and social
provision. This may include taking part in hydro-therapy and swimming
sessions. - Supervise pupils in the playground and other
lunch time activities including organising/structuring appropriate play
time activities to promote self-occupation skills and independence. - Supervise students from transport in the
morning and on again in the afternoon, relaying any messages from parents
or escorts to the relevant professional. - Support pupils in any personal care programmes,
including dressing, feeding and toileting for those where this is
applicable. To clear up hygienically after any toileting or illness
mishap. - Administer medication or medical interventions
e.g. gastrostomy feeds, suctioning, oral medication (when mutually agreed
with the school nurse and after specific training by medically trained
staff – this will be carried out under their supervision until such time
as their competencies are signed off and the staff member themselves are
confident to carry them out). - Attend outings with students and provide care
and learning activities in accordance with school policies and safety
guidelines, including reading and adhering to risk assessments. - Support students during transitions in their
lives working with colleagues to support students through difficult times. - Participate in policy review and in giving
feedback on documentation. - Promote equal opportunities within the school
- Be responsible for promoting and safeguarding
the welfare of children. - Maintain confidentiality in and outside the
workplace. - Undertake any other reasonable duties from
time to time as may be directed by the head teacher or his / her nominee.
Further information about the job
The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.
Visas cannot be sponsored.
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Commitment to safeguarding
Pond Meadow is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people. We expect all staff, governors, visitors and parents/carers to actively support this commitment. This includes doing everything we can to protect our children in school, at home, in the community and online.
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About Pond Meadow School
- School type
- Academy, ages 2 to 19
- School size
- 154 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Pond Meadow School website
- Email address
- jharper@pond-meadow.surrey.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01483532239
Pond Meadow Academy Trust is a specialist day school providing high quality education for approximately 150 pupils from 2- 19 years of age. Based in Guildford, Surrey. The school meets the needs of pupils with Autistic Spectrum Disorders, Severe Learning Difficulties and Complex and Profound Learning Difficulties (including complex medical needs).
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