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Teaching Assistant (SEN) Grade 3

St Giles School, Retford, Nottinghamshire, DN22 7NJ

This job expired on 10 March 2023 – see similar jobs

• Start date details

  TBC

• Closing date

  10 March 2023 at 9am

• Date listed

  3 March 2023

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: 37 hours
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: Grade 3 NJC

What skills and experience we're looking for

Supervising and providing particular support for pupils, including those with special needs, ensuring their safety and access to learning activities

Planning and providing practical assistance in relation to identified physical needs

Assisting with the development and implementation of Individual Education/Behaviour Plans and Personal Care programmes

Establishing a constructive relationship with pupils and interacting with them according to individual needs

Promoting the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils

Encouraging pupils to interact with others and engage in activities led by the teacher

Setting challenging and demanding expectations and promoting self-esteem and independence

Providing feedback to pupils in relation to progress and achievement under guidance of the teacher

Creating and maintaining a purposeful, orderly and supportive environment, in accordance with lesson plans and assist with the display of pupils’ work

Using strategies, in liaison with the teacher, to support pupils to achieve learning goals

Assisting with the planning of learning activities

Monitoring pupils’ responses to learning activities and accurately recording achievements/progress as directed

Providing detailed and regular feedback to teachers on pupil’s achievement, progress, problems etc.

Promoting good pupil behaviour, dealing promptly with conflict and incidents in line with established policy and encouraging pupils to take responsibility for their own behaviour

15. Working as part of a team to meet the health needs of pupils, including the administration of medication, feeding, and following therapeutic plans

Establishing constructive relationships with parents/carers

Administering routine tests and invigilating exams and undertaking routine marking of pupils’ work

Working with and acting upon guidance provided by teachers and other professionals such as Inclusion Services, Speech Therapists, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Moving and Handling Specialists

Providing clerical/admin support e.g. photocopying, typing, filing, money, administer coursework etc

Assisting the teaching staff in the smooth transition between educational phases

Please see attached JD for full details

What the school offers its staff

St Giles is an inspiring, exciting and aspirational school for children and young people aged 3-18 with a broad range of difficulties from moderate/severe to profound and multiple, which includes those with autism and associated behaviours.

Based in Retford, our school provide highly specialised and personalised education to children and young people with Education Health and Care Plans (EHCP) from across the whole of the Bassetlaw, which is the most northerly district of Nottinghamshire.

We’re also a growing school. We have been commissioned to expand our provision from September 2022, with the introduction of a brand new class. There are currently 158 pupils on roll - 62 primary aged pupils and 96 secondary and post 16 aged learners. We anticipate we will have 179 pupils in 19 classes from September 2023 – and we’re really excited!!!

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.

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TA 3 JD and PS.pdf - 285 KB (opens in new tab)

About St Giles School

• School type: Special school, ages 3 to 18
• School size: 159 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: St Giles School website (opens in new tab)
• Email address: swilliams@st-giles.notts.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01777 703683
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-giles-school-retford (opens in new tab)

St. Giles is a friendly and aspirational school for children and young people aged 3-18 with a broad range of special educational needs, from moderate/severe to profound and multiple, which includes those with autism. We are situated in the market town of Retford and our school serves the whole of the Bassetlaw area, which is the most northerly district of Nottinghamshire.

Our pupils are encouraged to work in a stimulating and caring environment, where they are taught that ‘no dreams are out of reach’. Our aim is to develop the full potential of individual children involving teachers, other professionals and parents in partnership.

St. Giles School develops the full potential our pupils by providing a broad based and balanced curriculum which is individually tailored to the needs of each pupil. Curriculum includes National Curriculum and its pre-requisites, sensory education, communication skills, a wide ranging personal and social education programme, mobility education, and a well-developed post 16 education programme.

Arranging a visit to St Giles School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email swilliams@st-giles.notts.sch.uk.

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