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Teaching Assistant

Salesian School

Woking

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Salary:
Surrey Pay 3.1 - £18,013
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
1st September 2022
Apply by:
26 June 2022

Job overview

Teaching Assistant 


To commence:  As soon as possible

Salary: £18,013 pro-rated over 39 weeks per year

Closing date for applications: 26th June 2022 - Applications will be reviewed on submission

Responsible to: Head of SENCO

Working in partnership with : Head of Centre, Class Teachers,

Leadership Team Higher Level Teaching Assistants, and other 

Teaching Assistants


Person Specification

• Basic IT skills

• Able to follow instructions

• Able to plan and prioritise regular and irregular tasks

• Able to clarify and explain instructions to pupils

• Able to communicate effectively with pupils

• Able to motivate pupils to learn

• Able to assist with the organisation of the learning environment

• Able to undertake routine tasks under the direction of a teacher

• Craft skills

• Able to maintain records and pupil files

• Able to work effectively with adult team members

• Maintains Confidentiality inside and outside the workplace

Responsibilities in relation to Mainstream Support

To support teachers with their responsibility for the development and education of children in schools. Uses routine supervision and care skills to support pupils.


To provide Keyworker support to individual pupils, this may be across and extended school day.

To have a flexible and sympathetic approach that takes into consideration the sensory and social communication needs of students with autism.


Under the direction and supervision of the teacher:

• Assists in the delivery of educational work programmes by participating in day-today learning activities

• Discuss with and reports back to the teacher on the planning an assessment of pupil work

• Organises and maintains the learning environment (displays and resources)

• Works as part of a team to ensure that the well being, behaviour and personal development of pupils enhances their learning opportunities and life skills

• Maintains confidentiality inside and outside workplace

• Understands and applies school policies


Responsibilities in relation to Special Needs Support: Level 1

Supports the teacher with their responsibility for the development and education of pupils with special needs.

Uses ASD specific supervision and care skills to support pupils, including those who have physical, emotional or educational needs.

Under the direction and supervision of the teacher:

• Assists in the delivery of individual work programmes for pupils with statements of special educational needs using agreed ASD strategies

• Monitors progress and contributes to future planning

• Works with small groups of pupils as required

• Organises and maintains the learning environment (displays and resources)

• Liaise with parents in keyworker role to support continuity of approach between home and school where possible


 

Level 2 post holders should demonstrate the competencies identified for the Level 1 posts listed above, together with additional competencies from the list below:

• Develops and uses specialist skills in, for example, literacy, numeracy or science, to contribute to pupil learning

• Assists with planning, preparation and development of work programmes for individuals and groups of pupils and prepares resources to support learning activities

• Monitors and evaluates pupil progress and reports on this to the class teacher/Head of Learning Support

• Discusses with the teacher/Head of centre and contributes to curriculum and classroom planning 

• Works as part of a team to ensure that the wellbeing, social and personal development of pupils enhances learning opportunities and life skills 

• Organises and maintains the learning environment and takes responsibility for specific aspects of class organisation and administration

• Works as part of a team to ensure that the wellbeing, behaviour and personal development of the pupil(s) enhances learning opportunities and life skills

• Maintains confidentiality inside and outside the workplace

• Under the guidance of the Head of Centre to plan learning activities to suit pupil ability

• Able to develop specific knowledge and expertise to work with groups of pupils to deliver aspects of the curriculum

• Able to plan and organise learning activities for pupils, in liaison with the Head of Centre

• Able to prepare resources for teaching and learning activities

• Able to contribute to discussion on curriculum delivery and classroom planning

• Able to think through and implement strategies to enhance pupil learning, in liaison with the Head of Learning Support

• Able to plan and organise own work schedule, in liaison with the Head of Centre

• Able to undertake administrative procedures as required by the Head of Centre


 

Other:

• To undertake any other duties, commensurate with the grade, as reasonably requested by the Headteacher


Supervision Arrangements:

• Yearly formal review of performance with Head of Centre

• Yearly informal review of performance with Head of Centre

• Termly departmental meeting with Head of Learning Support & Head of Centre

• Observation of classroom and individual support work by Head of Centre


Continuing Professional Development:

• To develop SEN and Autism specific knowledge and understanding through the Surrey and NAS CPD programmes. To take responsibility for your broader personal professional development, in conjunction with the line manager, keeping up-to-date with developments related to school efficiency, which may lead to improvements in the day-to-day running of the school










Salesian School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Enhanced CRB checks will be sought prior to appointment 


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About Salesian School

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+44 1932 582520

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Salesian School is characterised by the philosophy of the Salesian founder St John Bosco (1815-1888). He stressed high educational standards and sound moral and religious education. He insisted too on a friendly atmosphere in his schools where the idea of community could be fostered. We strive to ensure that every student experiences personally, a happy atmosphere that will help them to leave the school with a high level of confidence in their own abilities as well as excellent examination results. These goals are delivered through a strong pastoral system, excellent learning and teaching and an extensive range of sporting, cultural, physical and social extra-curricular activities.

It is at the foundation of our values to: 

  • Develop the whole person - mind, body and spirit
  • Ensure relationships are key 
  • Ensure that all decisions are made in the best interests of the children
  • Ensure that everything we do is based on Gospel values 

We promise parents and students that we will:

  • Ensure that students get the best results they are capable of achieving
  • Develop the skills and attributes that students will need to be successful in the world of the future
  • Develop the morals and values of our students to help them lead decent Christian lives and go on to promote these values throughout the world

We who work in Salesian Schools state our belief in our young people. We recognise that they come from differing backgrounds but that they are of equal value to God and to us. In the spirit of St John Bosco, we turn our efforts to those who stand in special need because of lack of material or emotional security.

We set out to create in our schools a joyful atmosphere in which the dignity and worth of each pupil and member of staff is recognised, developed and safeguarded. Our schools are noted for an atmosphere of welcome where all feel at home and a sense of safety and security. Staff are willing to be present with the pupils in friendship and to go that one step further, where this is necessary, to meet the needs of young people.

We strive to affirm, develop and challenge the abilities of each. We are concerned with the way in which each person matures within the context of the community. While recognising that national standards have a part to play, in seeking to achieve these, we emphasise the unique path each person will take. Our main criterion is personal worth. We prepare young people to be a positive influence in the places where they live and work with others.

Within our Salesian Schools we foster the spiritual, moral and religious development of our pupils and a lively celebration of prayer. In this, we respect where each one stands and his or her basic freedom to choose. However, we strive to present these important features of school life in a way that speaks to the needs and concerns of our young people.

We recognise that in our present age there are many social and educational tensions that stretch our staff, at times, to breaking point. In our schools, therefore, we undertake to affirm our commitment to and support for each other.

We also recognise that we are part of a network of schools within the Diocese and Local Area. We appreciate and respect the work of colleagues in these schools.

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