Teaching Assistant (SEN)
Overton Grange School
Sutton
- £16,339 - £17,930 per year
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Salary:
- APT&C 3-4 scale points 5-10
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- 01/09/2021
- Apply by:
- 5 July 2021
Job overview
Teaching Assistant (SEN) - Required for September 2021
31.25 hours per week Monday – Friday, term time + 5 INSET days – 39 weeks per year
We are seeking an enthusiastic professional to join our SEN Department as a Teaching Assistant to work under the instruction of the SENDCo and to be able to support teaching staff to enable access to learning for SEN students.
GENERAL PURPOSE OF THE JOB
To work under the instruction/guidance of the SENDCo and support teaching staff to enable access to learning for SEND students and to assist the teacher in the management of SEND students in the classroom. Work may be carried out in the classroom or outside the main teaching area.
SPECIFIC DUTIES
Support for students
1. Supervise and provide support for SEND students ensuring their safety and access to learning.
2. Assist with the development and implementation of Individual Education/Behaviour/ Personal Care plans – which may include hygiene and welfare needs.
3. Establish good relationships with students, acting as a role model and being aware of and responding appropriately to individual needs.
4. Promote the inclusion and acceptance of all students.
5. Encourage students to interact with others and engage in activities led by the teacher.
6. Encourage students to become independent and promote self-esteem.
7. Provide feedback to SEND students/teachers/SENDCo in relation to progress and achievement.
8. Support small groups of SEND students as appropriate and as directed by the teacher/SENDCo.
9. Invigilate in tests and exams, providing support as required for individual SEND students.
10. Act as a named key worker for individual SEND students.
Support for teacher/SENDCo
1. Create and maintain a purposeful, orderly and supportive environment for the SEND students following liaison with classroom teacher.
2. Be aware of student’s personal problems/ progress/ achievement and report to the teacher/SENDCo as agreed.
3. Undertake the SEND student’s record keeping as requested
4. Provide feedback to teachers on the SEND student’s achievements, progress, difficulties etc.
5. Promote good student behaviour in line with school policies and encourage students to take responsibility for their own behaviour.
6. Gather/report information from/to parents/carers as required.
7. Provide admin support as requested – e.g. photocopying, filing, ordering resources.
Support for the curriculum
1. Undertake structured and agreed learning activities/teaching programmes, adjusting activities according to the student’s needs/responses.
2. Undertake programmes linked to local and national learning strategies, eg literacy, numeracy, KS3/4/5 recording achievement and progress and feeding back to the teacher.
3. Assist SEND students to understand instructions.
4. Prepare and maintain equipment/resources for use by SEND students as directed by the teacher/SENDCo and assist the student in their use.
5. Support the use of ICT in learning activities and develop students’ competence and independence in its use.
Support for the school
1. Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person.
2. Be a\ware of and support difference and ensure all students have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop.
3. Contribute to the overall ethos/work/aims of the learning development department.
4. Appreciate and support the role of other professionals.
5. Attend and participate in relevant meetings as required – these may include annual reviews. Child and Family Support meetings etc within contracted hours.
6. Participate in training and other learning activities and performance development as required within contracted working hours.
7. Assist with the supervision of students out of lessons – e.g. lunchtime and after school activities, within contracted working hours.
8. Possibly accompany staff and students on visits, trips and out of school activities as required under the direction of the teacher.
Attached documents
About Overton Grange School
Based in Sutton, Surrey, Overton Grange School is a secondary school for boys and girls between the ages of 11 and 18. It is a non-denominational establishment. The school currently educated around 1,250 pupils. In June 2011, the school gained academy status. Overton Grange works closely with other schools within the community.
Headteacher
Mr Chris McNab
Values and Vision
Overton Grange School hopes to give the children a challenging and enriching education. The school aims to provide equal opportunities for every student, no matter what background they come from. Overton Grange values students who take part in extra-curricular activities. Teachers encourage children to be a part of the local community. They also give each child the attention they need in order to increase their self-esteem. The establishment wants pupils to enjoy school life, to feel valued and protected.
Ofsted report
“Pupils who receive pupil premium funding, disabled pupils and those with special educational needs are making progress similar to their peers. The curriculum is diverse. A wide range of extracurricular activities allows pupils to explore diversity. This develops their spiritual, moral, social and cultural understanding. Pupils’ attendance is good. They generally behave well and are supportive towards each other. This enables all pupils, including those accessing the hearing impairment resource, to be included well in academy life. Safeguarding is effective. Leaders and governors undertake appropriate and careful checks on staff, and record information well. Staff undertake regular and effective safeguarding training.”
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