Bank SEN Teaching Assistant in Shepperton

About the role

Teaching Assistant – Bank Staff

Pay rate: LSEAT pay spine 13 (£13.04 per hour)

Contract: Zero hours – hours offered as and when the school requires cover

We are an Outstanding school for pupils with severe, profound and multiple learning difficulties, some with associated autism. Manor Mead is our Primary School for 4–11 year olds in Shepperton with a satellite provision in Virginia Water. We require people who would have the flexibility to work school term time on an ad‑hoc basis, when cover is required in school. You will support the educational and care needs of the special students, working alongside the existing school staff at Manor Mead Shepperton. The role would suit those with school experience, graduates or those who have spare time looking for additional hours in a rewarding, happy environment.

Manor Mead School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Following the procedures recommended to safeguard children, we will take up references if you are shortlisted for an interview. The successful applicant will be required to undertake a DBS check.

Job purpose

• To work with and support the teaching staff of Manor Mead School in the education and care of pupils, to meet their Special Educational Needs.
• To work with and support the pupils of Manor Mead School enabling them to take part in all aspects of the curriculum.
• To work under the direction of the Class Teacher, or the Senior Teaching Assistant in the absence of the Class Teacher, as a member of the class staff team, to support the delivery of an appropriate curriculum in a safe, stimulating and caring environment.

Duties and responsibilities

• To support the teacher in the classroom and in other learning environments/activities such as swimming pool, P.E. to enable children to make the most of their learning opportunities.
• To attend to the pupils’ personal requirements, physical care and therapy needs on a daily basis, including moving and handling children as necessary (following training).
• To manage pupils’ behaviour in line with school policy and procedures, following pupils’ individual Behaviour Management Plans and Strategies.
• To supervise pupils during break and lunch time as appropriate to support teachers and Senior Teaching Assistant: encouraging pupils to be physically active and to play.
• To contribute to the organisation of classroom resources to ensure effective classroom management.
• To encourage independence at all times.
• To undertake specific tasks with individuals or small groups of pupils.
• To assist on outings and school trips on foot or in the minibus.
• To be aware of school policies and support the implementation of these policies.
• To record pupils’ progress on appropriate recording charts.
• To work within the specific hours designated by the post.
• Teaching Assistants are welcome to attend any relevant staff meetings.

Medical and personal care responsibilities

• Personal Care (toileting, feeding)
• Administration of medication and/or medical interventions (gastric feeds, suctioning, tracheotomy, oral medication under supervision)
• Administration of therapies (hydrotherapy programmes)
• Management of challenging behaviour (registered and county approved physical interventions)
• Moving and handling of pupils (positioning, toileting, therapy input)
• Delivery of the wider curriculum (engaging children in play activities at break times, supporting wheelchair users, participation in performance arts, sports and PE)

The post will require a level of mobility and fitness commensurate with the staff member’s ability to undertake any or all of the above, following policies and protocols and appropriate training.

Additional requirements

• Familiarity with safeguarding procedures and the ability to take a DBS check.
• Willingness to complete any training required for medical duties.

Equal opportunities

London South East Colleges is fully committed to equality of opportunity and to creating a diverse, inclusive and respectful working environment, free from discrimination and harassment. We welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of race, nationality, ethnic origin, religion or belief, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, parental status or marital or partnership status. As a Disability Confident committed employer, we guarantee an interview to applicants who declare a disability and meet the essential criteria for the role. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support you through the application or interview process, please contact People Services at peopleservices@lsec.ac.uk.

All appointments are subject to verification of the right to work in the UK, in line with Home Office requirements. Original documentation will be required prior to commencement of employment. All appointments are exempt from Section 4(2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check and, where relevant, a Children’s and/or Adult’s Barred List check. Any offer of employment may be withdrawn if these checks are unsatisfactory. Self‑disclosure is required as part of the recruitment process, and failure to disclose relevant information or provide a DBS certificate is likely to result in withdrawal of an offer.