Teaching Assitant- Maternity Cover

Located in rural Suffolk, Bramfield House School is an independent residential special educational needs school for boys aged 7 – 16 years who have social, emotional, mental health, communication difficulties and associated challenging behaviours.  

The School has a committed and innovative multidisciplinary team, extensive site and excellent facilities to support both learning and extra-curricular activities; we are in a great position to provide our pupils with the best education and care possible. We need highly-motivated and enthusiastic individuals who want to make a real difference.  We offer induction, supervision, support and training opportunities.  

Job Title: Teaching Assistant - Maternity Cover (up to 19/12/2018) 

Hours: 30.4 hours per week / term time only 

Salary: £11,438.51 - £12,995.31 pa   

JOB DESCRIPTION   

•To work as part of ‘one team’ to assist in the every day 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.   

•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, 

•Adhere to the policies and procedures that guide practice and fulfil the Statement of Purpose at Bramfield House School. 

•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. •

Work as a team member and identify opportunities for working with colleagues and sharing the development of effective practice with them.   

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.