Bank SEN Teaching Assistant

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.

You will support the educational and care needs of the special students, working alongside the existing school staff at Manor Mead Shepperton.

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.

• To support the teacher in the classroom and in other learning environments/activities e.g. 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.
• To support pupils requiring personal care such as toileting, feeding, medication administration and therapy programmes including hydrotherapy and tracheotomy, under training and supervision.
• To manage challenging behaviour using registered and county‑approved interventions.
• To perform moving and handling tasks of pupils such as positioning, toileting and providing therapy input.
• To deliver wider curriculum activities: engaging children in play activities at break times, taking wheelchair users off‑site for community activities, and supporting participation in all curriculum areas including Performance Arts, Sports and PE.

Teaching Assistants are welcome to attend any relevant staff meetings. Post requires a level of mobility and fitness commensurate with the staff member’s ability to undertake these tasks. Following policies and protocols and appropriate training.

All successful applicants will undergo an enhanced DBS check and may be required to provide additional references.

Equal Opportunities London South East Academies Trust is fully committed to being an Equal Opportunities Employer and to creating a diverse, inclusive and respectful working environment, free from discrimination and harassment. We welcome and encourage applications from all, 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 will offer an interview to applicants who declare a disability and meet the essential criteria for the role.