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Teaching Assistant (SEN) - Grade 4

St Giles School, Retford, Nottinghamshire, DN22 7NJ

This job expired on 20 March 2023 – see similar jobs

• Start date details

  TBC

• Closing date

  20 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 4 NJC

What skills and experience we're looking for

Key Responsibilities

Using specialist (curricular/learning) skills/training/experience to support pupils

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

Establishing productive working relationships with pupils, acting as a role model and setting high expectations

Promoting the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils within the classroom

Supporting pupils consistently whilst recognising and responding to their individual needs

Encouraging pupils to interact and work cooperatively with others and engaging all pupils in activities

Promoting independence and employing strategies to recognise and reward achievement of self reliance

Providing feedback to pupils in relation to progress and achievement

Attending to pupils’ personal needs and providing advice to assist in their social, health and hygiene development

Supporting provision for pupils with special needs

Working with the teacher to establish an appropriate learning environment

Working with the teacher in lesson planning, evaluating and adjusting lessons/work plans as appropriate

Monitoring and evaluating pupils’ responses to learning activities through observation and planned recording

Providing objective and accurate feedback and reports as required, to the teacher on pupil achievement, progress and other matters, ensuring the availability of appropriate evidence.

Being responsible for keeping and updating records as agreed with the teacher, contributing to the review of systems/records as requested

Please see JD for full list of duties

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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Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Application-Form-Support-Staff.docx - 100 KB (opens in new tab)

Grade 4 TA JD and PS.pdf - 223 KB (opens in new tab)

Contextual School Information 2023.docx - 14.6 KB (opens in new tab)

About St Giles School

• School type: Special school, ages 3 to 18
• School size: 169 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: St Giles School website
• 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

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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