Teaching Assistant in Liverpool

Cavendish View School provides a nurturing and stimulating education for pupils with Autism Spectrum Condition (A.S.C) and special education needs (S.E.N) from the ages of 5 to 11 years. We provide every child with an exceptional educational experience which is enjoyable, stimulating and supportive, enabling them to reach their full potential. We are a small school but we have big ideas and do not set limits on what our children can both aspire to and achieve. Our goal is to give the children at Cavendish View School a window on the wider world. Pupils benefit from a multi-disciplinary team consisting of teachers, a family liaison officer, teaching assistants, a speech and language therapist, an occupational therapist and a mental health practitioner.

About The Role

Maternity Cover - Fixed term 1 year
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, term time only
£12.71 - £13.50 per hour

Job Responsibilities:

• To support the class teacher in order to ensure the delivery of a high-quality education for all students.
• To support the class teacher to ensure that all relevant education policies and procedures are implemented in full.
• To provide relevant and appropriate support to students, on an individual or group basis, in order to enable them to access the curriculum as independently as possible.
• To promote, in line with Company policies, the physical, educational and moral development of the students.
• To ensure that the available equipment and resources are used, stored and maintained efficiently, reporting any maintenance issues to the appropriate staff.
• To support the class teacher in organising the classroom, its resources, student groupings and displays to provide a stimulating learning situation appropriate for students with SEMH/Complex Needs.
• To support the teacher to write, update, implement and evaluate documentation relating to the individual student.
• To work collaboratively with the class teacher to adequately plan to ensure the safety of students, in line with risk assessments, while both on and off site.
• To produce appropriate and effective resources/teaching aids at the request of, and following a brief provided by, the class teacher and/or tutor.
• To contribute as a member of the School’s multi-professional team, ensuring good working relationships with colleagues.
• To contribute to and help implement developments that relate to the School Development Plan.
• Work with and manage challenging behaviour, enabling learners to develop from needing external control, to developing self-control.
• To make, use and keep records in accordance with Company policies and procedures and standards set by the Regulatory Body.
• To keep up-to-date with specified subject area, educational practice and SEND-related information.
• Safeguard all learners and ensure their safety and wellbeing.
• Liaise with staff from other departments to provide a consistent approach to all aspects of learner education.
• Maintain regular communication and liaison both informally and in meeting times, ensuring a consistent approach to education of learners.

General Duties:

• Ensure that the service operates to agreed budgets and contribute to keeping within these budgets as instructed.
• Exercise vigilance in respect of Health and Safety and promptly report all hazards and/or remedying them where appropriate.
• Undertake all duties in a manner calculated to minimise or avoid unnecessary risks, personally or to others.
• Report issues and/or incidents relating to staff and students that have arisen in the day promptly to the relevant Line Manager or appropriate person.
• Operate at all times in accordance with Company policies and procedures, with particular reference to Safeguarding, Child Protection, Whistleblowing, Complaints and Representations and Behaviour Policies.
• Participate in training and take responsibility for personal development.
• Participate in team meetings, supervisions and annual reviews in accordance with Company policy and the standards set by the Regulatory Body.
• Work to promote the school as a valued, professional asset within its community and conduct themselves at all times in a manner that reinforces this image.
• Ensure that all actions are in the interests of the students and the Company.
• To work to and exhibit the values of the Company and maintain standards of behaviour in accordance with Company policies, procedures and practices.
• To carry out any other reasonable and relevant duties as required.

This job description should not be seen as all encompassing, and the post holder will be expected to undertake any other responsibilities appropriate to the post as identified by the company. Successful candidates for all posts will undergo a minimum of 6 months’ probation period.

Our Core Values:

• Supportive: Helping everyone reach their full potential.
• Ambitious: Striving for the best outcomes.
• Loyal: Prioritising our staff and the people we support.
• Unique: Innovating without compromising quality.
• Transparent: Fostering openness and mutual respect.
• Engaging: Partnering with everyone involved.
• Meaningful: Offering fulfilling opportunities.

Why Choose Us?

• Emotional Support: 24/7 Employee Assistance, mental health resources, meditation apps, and bereavement support.
• Medical Support: Free Online GP access, Health Cash Plan, Cancer Cover, and Menopause support.
• Financial Support: Flexible pay with Wagestream, utility bill savings, Money Helper, and Life Assurance.
• Physical Support: Online workouts, Cycle to Work scheme, gym discounts, and National Trust activities.

Salutem Care and Education is dedicated to protecting and promoting the well-being of children, young adults, and vulnerable individuals. As part of our safer recruitment process, the successful candidate will be required to complete thorough pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS and, where applicable, overseas criminal record checks.