SEN Teaching Assistant

SEN Teaching Assistant

Salary: Up to £19,554.00 per annum

Location: Dorney - commutable distance from Slough and Windsor.

Full time: 40 hours per week – Term time only - 8.30AM to 4.30PM - Monday to Friday

Working under the direction and supervision of a qualified teacher, Lead Teaching Assistant or Deputy Head Teacher:

Planning & Expectations

Working within the school’s policies and procedures to:

Promote equal opportunities for all pupils

To contribute to discussions, with the teacher and Lead TA, on the development of work programmes, work activities and support programmes for pupils

Contribute to the preparation of teaching resources and materials

Provide feedback to pupils and the teacher

Attend and participate in relevant meetings as required

To have a background in Sports to provide support in an outdoor learning environment

Professional Values & Practice

· Have high expectations of all pupils and assist the promotion/reinforcement of pupil’s self esteem

· Respect pupils’ social, cultural, linguistic, religious and ethnic backgrounds

· Build and maintain successful relationships with pupils, treating them consistently, with respect and consideration and to be concerned for their development as learners

· Demonstrate and promote the same positive values, attitudes and behaviour that are expected from pupils

· Work collaboratively with colleagues to meet the needs of all pupils (inc SEN pupils)

· Carry out all aspects of the role effectively and to seek help, advice or guidance as necessary

General

· To maintain a safe environment for pupils, staff and visitors to the school

· Supervise pupils off site on school trips and other external visits

· To provide welfare support for pupils

In return we offer

Excellent working conditions within beautiful surrounding and countryside.

Small group teaching and excellently resourced school.

Highly competitive benefits package.

Comprehensive induction and robust appraisal systems.

Excellent training and development opportunities.

Sponsorship for nationally accredited qualifications.

Leadership and management qualifications.

Contributory Pension Scheme.

Opportunities for promotion across the group.

Calcot Services for Children are committed to ensuring that all positions are subject to a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and references. Calcot services for Children is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.