Teaching Assistant

No two days are the same here at Meadowcroft, so if you want to be part of a great team that works at pace to turn “can’t do” in to “want to” and are flexible to meet the challenges of working with children with complex needs then we have the role for you!   

We are an independent specialist day school for boys and girls aged from 5 – 19 catering for children with a wide range of needs across two sites, Bar Lane and the newly opened Gallery located in the heart of Wakefield Town Centre.  

We are looking for a Functional Skills Teacher who wants to spend less time on paperwork and more time developing creative learning opportunities for the most reluctant and troubles learners.

Meadowcroft is part of the Acorn Care and Education Group who can promise you plenty of challenges, and a rich variety of opportunities to develop your career.

Teaching Assistant   

•To work as part of ‘one team’ to assist in the everyday education and care of young people with special education needs. 

•Providing support for pupils within the classroom with the aim of supporting independence.  

•Assisting the teacher in the delivery of the curriculum. 

•Providing specialist SEN, subject or other support to pupils.  

General Responsibilities  

•Establish and maintain individual relationships with pupils that are consistent, caring and understanding.   

•Assist individuals or groups of pupils within the classroom and the residential environment with their learning, both academic and behavioural/social.   

•Liaise with education and care colleagues regarding issues, concerns or achievements of pupils.   

•Contribute to weekly Circle Time, and half-termly pupil planning and reviews, including Progress Reports and Multielement Plans.   

•Work one-to-one or with small groups of pupils on specific programs (e.g. behavioural or literacy intervention) when required.   

•Prepare materials required for classroom teaching as directed by the teacher, including photocopying when required.   

•Supervise of pupils going to and from class at transition times and when in need of time out.   

•Work with pupils at break and lunch times in offering support and supervision with recreational activities.   

•Ensure the classroom/workplace is adequately equipped with stationery, pens, paper etc., and well presented.   

•Present suitable personal standards of behaviour to pupils and act as an appropriate role model.   

•Write up or word process incidents and other matters of interest/concern promptly and to an acceptable standard.   

•Maintain confidentiality in all matters relating to the school, its staff and pupils.  

•Act with courtesy and professionalism in all contact with pupils, their families and other agencies.   

•Listen to pupils, identifying needs and concerns and, according to established procedures, passing on any matters in the area of Child Protection and Safeguarding.   Attend training days and staff meetings to fulfil core competencies as directed by the school, including Team Teach, Child Protection and Safeguarding. 

 •Adhere to the policies and procedures that guide practice and fulfil the Statement of Purpose. 

•Work collaboratively with colleagues across the school. 

•Ensure that Safeguarding, Child Protection and confidentiality legislation is adhered to. •Maintain a current drivers’ licence.  

•Work proactively and positively with pupils and staff, liaising with colleagues across a multi-disciplinary team (Care and Education) to ensure individual pupil needs are met.

Acorn Care and Education are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Check.