Teaching Assistant Level 2 in Maghull

Maghull High School is part of the Southport Learning Trust, which currently includes Greenbank High School, Stanley High School, Birkdale High School, Meols Cop High School, Range High School, Bedford Primary School, Kew Woods Primary School and Merefield School. Our Trust welcomes teachers who are enthusiastic, energetic, and dedicated individuals with a talent for working with young people and a love of education. We are seeking colleagues who can build robust and effective relationships with staff, parents, students, and the wider community in order to further the ethos of the Trust.

JOB PURPOSE

To work alongside students, parents, staff and agencies to provide support and promote the positive outcomes of students with SEND.

Work alongside the SENDCO and Assistant SENDCO in all aspects of assessing, planning, delivering, managing and reviewing provision to ensure its effectiveness.

Key Responsibilities:

· Assist in the support and inclusion of all learners with additional needs and ensuring student records and SEND information is up to date and communicated in a timely manner.

· Collaborate with parents, staff and students to identify barriers to learning and support the review of the SEND register

· Utilise strategies and resources to support students in overcoming barriers to learning under guidance from the SENDCO, Assistant SENDCO and HLTAs

· Work closely with staff (including the pastoral team) to support students who experience difficulties with regulation, attendance and behaviour

· Working alongside the SENDCO and Assistant SENDCO ensure the school meets statutory responsibilities for students with Education Health Care Plans and their annual reviews

· Oversee a caseload of learners with identified needs ensuring the school meets statutory responsibilities in the assess, plan, do review cycle

· Prepare and quality assure SEND Support Plans across the department

· Deliver in class, small group and individual support for students keeping robust records and evidencing impact

· Collaborate with agencies to ensure that interventions are timely, purposeful and that relevant information is disseminated as appropriate

· Work alongside the school pastoral team to further develop good practice and contribute to the school work plan meetings for identified students

· Collaborate with feeder primary schools, agencies, colleges, universities and parents to ensure robust and bespoke transition for SEND learners

· Support wider school activities and the communication and promotion of our SEND provision

· Champion our SEND learners promoting and contributing to developing the ethos and culture in further developing an inclusive school

· Work alongside the Careers Team to ensure bespoke support, advice and opportunities are identified and actioned for our SEND students

· Keep accurate and detailed records

Wider Responsibilities:

· Support the creation and maintenance of purposeful, orderly and supportive learning environments

· Collaborate with teachers to ensure in-class support is effective and purposeful and communicate best practice across all faculty areas

· In collaboration with staff, deploy and recommend strategies to support students in achieving their learning goals

· Report and celebrate students’ achievements and progress

· Support students in assessments and examinations gathering evidence to support the Access Arrangement process

· Undertake structured and agreed learning programmes, to support student progress in collaboration with agencies as appropriate to need

· Support the use of ICT in learning activities and develop students’ competence and independence in its use

· Prepare, maintain and use equipment/resources, including the use of ICT required to meet the needs of students

· Support for students physical and sensory needs as required

School Support:

· Be aware of and comply with school policies and procedures relating to safeguarding, confidentiality and data protection. Report all concerns to the appropriate person (as named in the policy concerned)

· Be aware of and support difference, ensuring all students have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop

· Contribute to the school ethos, aims and development/improvement plan

· Appreciate and support the role of other professionals

· Attend relevant meetings as required

· Participate in training and other learning activities as required

· Assist with the supervision of students out of directed lesson time

· Accompany teaching staff and students on visits, trips and out of school activities as required

The post holder may reasonably be expected to undertake other duties commensurate with the level of responsibility that may be allocated from time to time.