Teaching Assistant - Level 3 in Birmingham

Braidwood is a highly successful school for deaf pupils aged between 11 and 19. We are seeking someone to work under the instruction/guidance of teaching/senior staff to undertake work/care/support programmes, to enable access to learning for pupils and to assist the teacher in the management of pupils and the classroom. To provide short term cover for lessons in the absence of a class teacher. To support teaching staff in the development and education of pupils including the provision of specialist skills as appropriate. Work may be carried out in the classroom or outside the main teaching area.

Responsibilities:

• To undertake work/care/support programmes, to enable access to learning for pupils and to assist the teacher in the management of pupils and the classroom.
• To provide short term cover for lessons in the absence of a class teacher.
• To support teaching staff in the development and education of pupils including the provision of specialist skills as appropriate.
• Work may be carried out in the classroom or outside the main teaching area.

What the school looks for:

• The ability to communicate fluently through the use of British Sign Language.
• A good understanding of learning processes.
• The ability to follow instructions from the teacher and also be able to work independently.
• The ability to deal positively with children.
• The ability to manage behaviour effectively and remain calm and non-confrontational.
• The ability to use ICT effectively.
• The ability to implement assessment for learning under the guidance of the teacher.
• Show initiative and work independently.

What the school offers its staff:

Braidwood is the only secondary school for the Deaf in the region and we have a long and proud history that means that we have a great responsibility to make sure that this school and the education we deliver is the best. Our values of Honesty, Respect and Effort are woven through everything we do as a school and as individuals. Our learners are enthusiastic, imaginative and eager to learn. We need to make sure that our staff meet those attributes with similar enthusiasm and vigour, with a dedication to improvement through personal and professional development. Our school is a wonderful place to be and, if you are ready to bring your personal commitment to preparing young people for their future lives, we will welcome your application.

How to apply and interview considerations:

I would draw your attention to the job description and person specification and highlight that in order to help us to decide whether to call you for interview, it is essential that you provide us with sufficient details of any experience and skills which demonstrate how you meet the requirements of this job, as set out in the person specification.

Commitment to safeguarding:

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), medical, online and social media prohibition from teaching, right to work, satisfactory references, suitability to work with children. You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.