Teaching Assistant in Halifax

Hours of Week: 40

Contract Type: Permanent – Term Time Only

Requirements:

• Demonstrable levels of numeracy & literacy equivalent to GCSE (A-C) or NVQ Level 2 (or by test).
• Effective computing skills for both teaching and management.
• Relevant work experience in a similar background within a Primary/Secondary setting.
• Ability to self-evaluate learning needs and actively seek learning opportunities.
• The ability to maintain and develop a ‘culture of vigilance’ with regard to safeguarding and child protection.
• To build positive relationships with both student and parents/carers.

As a Teaching Assistant you will be responsible for:

• Motivating, engaging and encouraging the pupil(s) as required by providing levels of individual attention, reassurance and help with learning tasks as appropriate to pupils’ needs.
• Assisting in developmental areas, e.g. speech and language, reading, spelling, numeracy, handwriting/presentation etc.
• Promoting the acceptance and inclusion of the pupil with SEN and encouraging pupils to interact with each other in an appropriate and acceptable manner.
• Monitoring the pupil’s response to the learning activities and, where appropriate, modifying or adapting the activities as agreed with the teacher to achieve the intended outcomes.
• Under the direction of the teacher, carrying out and reporting on systematic observations of pupils to gather evidence of their knowledge, understanding and skills: enabling the teacher to make judgements about each pupil’s stage of development.
• Knowing and applying school policies on Child Protection, Health and Safety, Behaviour, Teaching and Learning, Equal Opportunities etc.
• Complying with legal and organisational requirements for maintaining the health, safety and security of yourself and others in the learning environment.

About Stafford Hall School:

Stafford Hall offers a family-like children’s home with a small school that delivers a full curriculum experience that not only reflects the pupils' learning needs but also engages interests, sensory needs and regulation strategies. Located in Halifax, Stafford Hall School accommodates 12 pupils and can teach up to 20 young people from the ages of 11 to 19. We are able to support young people with autism and learning difficulties. We have high aspirations for our pupils and strive relentlessly to improve relationships between all those who work with children and young people to ensure they feel valued and safe.

Benefits of Working for us:

• A rewarding career you can be truly proud of
• A supportive environment that is committed to helping you flourish and deliver excellent care to the people we support
• Competitive pay
• Career development and training
• Enhanced family friendly packages
• Employee Assistance Programme

If this sounds like the role for you, apply now!

Young Foundations are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our staff to share this commitment. We adopt fair, robust, and consistent recruitment processes across the company in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, satisfactory reference, right to work checks and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.

About us:

At Young Foundations, we specialise in residential step-down services and specialist education for children and young people with complex needs, learning disabilities, and autism. We also offer specialist placements to children who may have experienced trauma or have attachment-based problems. Our creative and nurturing approach focuses on each individual, delivering a targeted programme of support specifically designed around their needs.

Pay Progression:

• Blue light card discounts
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity, Shared Parental Leave package
• Long service reward

Values:

Nurture, educate and protect

At Young Foundations, we want you to nurture, educate and protect each person we look after, and treat them with the same love and respect you would a member of your family.

Make a difference:

We would like you to use your role at Young Foundations to make a difference to the lives of the people who live and learn with us. You can do this by sharing your own ideas and engaging in your work with compassion, enthusiasm and energy.

Enjoy the work:

Part of life is having fun. There is joy and laughter in everyday experiences within Young Foundations. Have fun whilst you work, in ways which are fair to others and enjoyable for all.