Teaching Assistant SEND - Term Time (ILS Pathway) in Coventry

Term time role working 37 weeks per annum, full time and part time hours available.

Main purpose and scope of post

Provide a coherent and integrated support structure, which meets the needs of individual learners.

To act as a role model for learners to reinforce appropriate communication and social skills.

Assist, guide and encourage learners to be as independent as possible.

Work in close partnership with teachers to provide a coherent, person-centred learning experience.

Responsibilities and Accountabilities

• Support the planning of person-centred learning activities and develop an understanding of the specific needs of the learners to be supported
• Deliver structured independence skills activities adjusting activities to learner responses through the enrichment programme
• Establish a constructive relationship with learners and their parents/carers
• Promote good behaviour at all times, dealing promptly with conflicts and incidents in line with established policy and encourage learners to take responsibility for their own behaviour
• ILS Pathway will prepare and produce materials with teachers in the delivery of an innovative and accessible curriculum
• ILS Pathway will provide one-to-one and group support for learners under the direction of the teacher or team leader
• Support and encourage effective and appropriate communication at all times, ensuring that students are advocated and supported to achieve their potential

Disability Confident

About Disability Confident

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