Teaching Assistants in Swindon

We are looking to appoint a Teaching Assistant to enhance support to our pupils, either through dedicated 1:1 support or by working in class. This post holder will be timetabled as needed across the full range of subjects. They need to be versatile and resilient.

Key areas of work will include:

• Supporting pupils' learning, either in groups or through 1:1 work.
• The exact tasks will depend on the learning support needs of the pupil/s to meet their SEND profile but may include:
• Supporting the development of skills in literacy, numeracy, communication and social and behavioural needs.
• Adapting & personalising work for individual pupils to suit their ability.
• Using knowledge of pupils' learning support needs to suggest appropriate adjustments to lesson plans to teachers.
• Clarifying and explaining instructions ensuring pupils are able to use equipment and materials provided.
• Motivating and supporting pupils helping them to concentrate on and finish work set.
• Meeting physical needs as required while promoting independence.
• Liaising with class teacher and SEND team about Behaviour Support Plans and EHCP outcomes.
• Developing appropriate resources to support pupils engage and learn.
• Listening to pupils' problems and taking appropriate action or seeking advice to resolve the issue.
• Supporting pupils' self-esteem, inclusion and behavioural development, e.g. encouraging acceptance and inclusion of the pupil with special needs.
• Developing methods of promoting/reinforcing the pupils' self-esteem and independence.
• Providing individual or small group supervision in and out of the classroom for pupils with behavioural problems.
• Establishing a supportive relationship with pupils.
• Reinforcing the school ethos, e.g. expectations of behaviour within class and elsewhere on the school site.
• Supervising pupils on school activities and school trips.
• Providing physical/personal care to pupils, e.g. supervising pupils with medical needs, e.g. diabetes, epilepsy.
• Supporting the teacher/s, e.g. using knowledge and experience of the pupils concerned, to contribute, with the class teacher (and other professionals as appropriate), in the development and evaluation of a suitable programme of support for children who need learning support.
• Contributing to the development of Behaviour Support Plans and reviews of pupil progress and engagement.
• In conjunction with the class teacher (and other professionals as appropriate) to develop system/s of recording pupil progress and contribute to the maintenance across a range of systems.
• Providing regular feedback about pupils to the teacher/s.
• Encouraging the social and emotional development of pupils by intervening in situations which call for adult supervision.
• Supporting the curriculum.
• Supporting the delivery of the literacy and mathematics strategy along with other aspects of both the National Curriculum and the enhanced curriculum offered by the school.
• Improving the classroom and school environment e.g. create displays that celebrate pupils' achievement.
• Supporting the school, e.g. where appropriate, fostering and developing links between a pupil's home (parent/carer) and school.
• Assisting with setting up, storing and retrieving and general maintenance of classroom equipment and teaching aids, e.g. computers and computer software, resources, indoor and outdoor play equipment etc.
• Helping to ensure the hygiene of the teaching environment in cases of sickness or soiling, with training.
• Ensuring that all equipment for outings (e.g. drinks, food, weather protection, first aid) accompanies the pupils.
• Supporting at taxi arrival and drop off as directed.

You will be expected to actively demonstrate the school's core values and promote The Downland Way.

Location: Downlands Rd, Devizes SN10 5EFTPBN1_UKTJ