Temp Teaching Assistant

Blackstone Recruitment are working with an SEN School based in North Hertfordshire who are looking to recruit Temp Term-time only Teaching Assistants.Job Title – Teaching AssistantsHours – 40 hours per week, 8.30 – 17.30 (option to finish at 16.30)Students – Aged 6-19, PMLD, ASDContract – Term time only, ongoing contract. Opportunity to transfer into permanent employmentDay rate – £120 Umbrella?Job description:The purpose of the Teaching Assistant is to support the children and young people with their learning and general wellbeing to ensure every child has the best possible outcomes and preparation for adult like in a caring and safe environment. Where necessary this will include meeting care needs as well as positive behaviour management.Key Accountabilities:To be accountable to the school Leadership Team in all areas of work and responsibilities.To support the Class Leader in all areas of the day to day running of the class seeking guidance and advice when requiredContribute to reflective practice and planning for learning.To ensure learning environments and shared areas are safe and prepared ready to meet the needs of the students support the wellbeing of all.Key Duties:Pupil Welfare and SafeguardingTake responsibility for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils according to the schools policies, including safeguarding and PREVENTWork towards providing meaningful feedback on pupil behaviour, relationships and attitudesSupport positive behaviour and concentration levels of the children and, drawing on advice from more senior TAs, adapt own behaviour and responses to any change or escalations in behaviour of the children.Promote spiritual, moral, social and cultural (SMSC) development and British values within the PSHE policy and across the whole school.Ensure a high standard of personal care for the pupils, carefully monitoring the health and well-being of the pupils and passing on information to relevant colleagues and other professionals with both concerns and positive changes.To attend to pupils personal needs when required including toileting, hygiene, dressing and eating as well as help with social, welfare and health matters.Establish a positive relationship with pupils in order to support them in feeling safe and enabling them to enjoy and learn.Promote and encourage independence and personal development and maintain high expectations of behaviour at all times and support in the achievement of this.Promote pupils cognitive, social, emotional, behavioural, physical development and spiritual well-being through a whole Waking Day Curriculum.When supporting children and young people adhere to the provided therapy programs, BSP, RA and Care plan.Supporting Teaching and LearningImplement, and with support where necessary, adjust learning activities as agreed with the Class Leader. Reinforce learning concepts presented by teachersSupport learning by arranging/providing resources for lessons/activities under the direction of the Class Leader or a more senior TA.Ensure that learning resources are well managed to optimize best outcomes.Under the guidance of a more senior TA or teacher, implement learning activities and experiences, appropriate to the class group, by supporting the delivery of a broad and balanced curriculum aiming at pupils achieving their full potential in all areas of learning.Work collaboratively with school team and wider Aurora team to promote best possible outcomes for all.Pupil Attainment and ProgressSupport all children and young people in their learning and provide feedback and in relation to attainment.Under the guidance of the Class Leader, or a more senior TA, to help collate evidence and information that supports pupils attainment and progress.Work co-operatively with colleagues, parents/carers and professionals involved following a multi-disciplinary approach and supporting the pupils Waking Day Curriculum.Monitoring and RecordingParticipate in the evaluation of learning activities and learning targets.Work towards providing meaningful feedback on pupil attainment and progress.Work towards supporting the Class Leader in monitoring, assessing, recording and reporting pupils progress according to the schools policies in order to monitor and foster pupils progress in all areas of learning.Under the guidance of a more senior TA or a Class Leader, ensure all documentation is completed correctly for records of incidents, health, behaviour etc. as necessaryCommunicate effectively both verbally and in writing with colleagues and stakeholders to ensure that relevant information regarding students is shared to support their development and wellbeing at all times.Career Path Development and School DevelopmentFurther own professional development by engaging in reflective practices and continuous professional development and appraisal, including attending all statutory training required and provided.Contribute to the community life of the school by taking an active part in the preparation and celebration of both community and multi-cultural events.Respond to the varying and changing needs of the school and undertake duties and tasks to the highest ability in order to achieve the smooth running of the school.Knowledge, Skills and Experience:Qualifications: At least level 2 Maths and English or equivalent.Knowledge and Experience – desirable:Relevant knowledge and experience of pupils with SEN relevant to ProvisionUnderstanding of the Safeguarding principles and Child Protection proceduresExperience of managing a range of approaches to behaviour, including managing behaviours that challenge.Experience working within education is advantageousExperience of working within a multi-cultural, inclusive settingSkills:Commitment to the role, the desire to put the child first and respect them as an individualBe positive and creative in meeting pupils needsWork on your own initiative as well as part of a teamWork collaboratively with other staff and professionals with good interpersonal skillsAmbitious for individual and school development and growth.Good numeracy and literacy skillsCompetent ICT skillsBe flexible, adaptable and solution focused.Be resilience and determined.Proactive in the promotion of wellbeing of all, including oneself.Able to work within the parameters of the physical and emotional demands of the job roleEssential requirements:Eligibility to work within the UKSatisfactory Enhanced DBS with barred list checksBe able to meet the demands of what can be physically and emotionally challenging work at times.Depending on the location/nature of some Provisions the role may require a full valid driving licence.?Please APPLY now or contact Kirsty at Blackstone Education on 0203 146 9848.?JBRP1_UKTJ