At a Glance
- Tasks: Support children’s learning by adapting activities and managing a stimulating environment.
- Company: Join a school dedicated to promoting a positive, inclusive ethos for all students.
- Benefits: Receive tracheostomy training delivered by the nursing team to support medical needs.
- Other info: Collaborate with class teachers and SENDCO on individual education plans.
- Why this job: Work closely with children with additional needs and make a real difference in their education.
- Qualifications: Experience with children with additional needs and NVQ level 2 or 3 in childcare preferred.
The predicted salary is between 20000 - 25000 £ per year.
Key roles would include, but are not limited to:
- Promote the aims and objectives of the school and maintain its philosophy of education.
- Create and manage a caring, supportive, purposeful and stimulating environment which is conducive to children’s learning.
- The ability to communicate effectively with parents on a regular basis.
- Liaise with class teachers, SENDCO and other professionals about individual education plans/EHC plans.
- Monitor pupils’ responses to the learning activities and, where appropriate, modify or adapt the activities as agreed with the teacher to achieve the intended learning outcomes.
- Establish productive working relationships with pupils, acting as a role model and setting high expectations.
- Support class teachers to design, create and produce learning activities, materials and resources to support aspects of the curriculum or particular learning outcomes, and to assist and support the child in using them.
- Establish a supportive, caring and secure relationship with the children, promoting respect, self-esteem and a positive, inclusive whole school ethos.
- Working with challenging children (if required) e.g. with complex behavioural needs.
- Tracheostomy training required to support medical needs, to be delivered in school via nursing team.
We are looking for someone who:
- Has experience in working with children with additional needs.
- Supports the school’s agreed policies and procedures for behaviour and safeguarding.
- Shows confidence in supporting children in their learning.
- Works as part of a team.
- Has high expectations of children, colleagues and self.
- Is enthusiastic, well-motivated and fully willing to support school life.
- Demonstrates excellent communication skills and empathy with children.
- Is committed to helping children overcome barriers to learning.
- Demonstrates high levels of professional standards and conduct.
- Shows creative flair, plenty of energy and a good sense of humour.
- Is flexible.
Qualifications to NVQ level 2 or 3 in childcare and educational support will be an advantage but are not essential.
Teaching Assistant with 1:1 Responsibilities in Grantham employer: Cliffedale Primary School
This school is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment for all students. Located in a vibrant community, it offers ongoing professional development opportunities, including tracheostomy training. The team values high expectations and creative approaches to education.
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