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Teaching Assistant
Location:
Northampton, Northants
Description:
Teaching Assistant Location: Northampton, NN3 8TA Salary: Up to A GBP 12.05 per hour Hours: 39 hours per week, Term Time, 8.15 : 4.15 Mon: Thurs, 8.15 : 3.15 Fri Edgewood School is a state:of:the:art independent specialist day and residential school for up to 26 children aged 7 to 18 with a range of complexity and need, including; Autism, moderate to severe learning difficulties, speech, language and communication difficulties, and associated challenging behaviour. The school offers light, airy and flexible education spaces as well as quiet spaces and classroom break out rooms, alongside secure garden and play areas, making Edgewood a fantastic place to work, thrive and learn The Role As their first students have settled in well and are off to a great start, they are now looking to expand their team further to enable them to welcome more young people to the School. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of something new, have a positive and lasting impact on the lives of their students and develop your education career. They are seeking passionate, energetic Teaching Assistants who can work alongside Teachers to promote a love of learning. If you are creative, organised and have previous experience of supporting others with SEN they would like to hear from you Key Responsibilities: * Working in small class sizes with high staff to pupil ratios; assist the Teacher in all aspects of preparation and delivery of high quality learning opportunities.* Assist the Teacher to develop innovative and forward thinking approaches to learning and communication tools to maximize pupil potential and learning opportunities.* To work as part of a multi:disciplinary team with pupil needs and outcomes at the core.* To manage and support all students with regulating and reducing challenging behaviour, this includes appropriate use of physical intervention (where trained) in line with the school policy and the individuals Behaviour Support Plan. Skills and Qualifications Essential: * Experience in supporting children and/or young people with Special Educational Needs (SEN)* Up to date knowledge and understanding of KCSIE* Knowledge of the role and an understanding of its rewards and challenges* Understanding of children with SEN* Good literacy and numeracy skills* Positive and effective communication skills* Ability to work as a team member* Tolerance and patience* Resilient and able to work with challenging behaviours* A natural respect of the individuality and dignity of vulnerable young people Desirable: * Relevant qualification in Teaching and Learning or willing to study* Qualified in alternative communication tools such as Makaton or British Sign Language* Experience in a previous Teaching Assistant role in SEN setting Benefits * Wellness programme* Discount scheme* Training and development opportunities* Free DBS and paid training hours* Free lunch at their onsite school canteen* The opportunity to join their happy and supportive team If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this reputable School, please do not hesitate . The School is committed to safeguarding those in their care : the successful candidate will be required for an enhanced DBS check and will be subject to thorough background checks that include online searches. The Group is dedicated to equality of opportunity in all areas of work, education and care.
Industry:
Education & Training
Posted:
June 14 on Tip Top Job
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