Job Overview

At d'Auvergne School, we are committed to providing an inclusive and supportive learning environment for all our students. Our Additionally Resourced Provision (ARP) caters to children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), offering tailored support to help them thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. 

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Teaching Assistant to join our ARP team.

Job Purpose

To provide the teaching staff with appropriate support in the planning, implementation and monitoring of education programmes to enable access to learning of students and to assist the teacher in the management of students and the classroom.

To provide the teaching staff with appropriate support in the planning, implementation and monitoring of special educational programmes to meet the needs of individuals or small groups with special educational needs.  To support the physical welfare of the students, both in an integrated and extraction situation and supervise medication as prescribed by a physician.

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Job Specific Outcomes 1 of 2

• Supervise and provide particular support for students, including those with special needs, ensuring their safety and access to learning activities in line with the curriculum.
• Plan individual programmes against learning objectives.  Give feedback to the team on the progress and behaviour of the individual group or pupil within the special needs area.  Observe and monitor the development of specific students, recording appropriately and applying this knowledge to future planning.
• Implement agreed work programmes/practical lessons under the guidance of the teacher.
• Take lead responsibility for co-ordination of a school activity.  Supervise and assess the students in planned activities within the curriculum areas in the manner best suited to the individual needs.
• Accompany teaching staff on visits, trips and out of school activities where appropriate. Transporting and supporting physically disabled and special needs students where necessary.
• Assist with the supervision of students out of lesson times, including before and   after school and at lunchtimes.
• Attend to the students’ personal needs, and implement related personal programmes, including social, health, physical, hygiene and welfare matters. Care for sick, distressed and injured children carrying out the necessary first aid and take the appropriate follow-up action necessary through the agreed school policy.  Contribute to specific reports when requested by consultants, GPs and parents on students with medical problems.
• Provide clerical/administrative support e.g. photocopying, typing, filing, collecting money etc.
• Support and develop partnerships with parents, liaising with them, with the support of the teacher in charge and Senior Teaching Assistant/Team Leader, to ensure consistency in approach for the students.
• Supervise whole classes occasionally during short-term absence of teachers.  The primary focus will be to maintain good order and to keep students on task
• Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection.  Report all concerns to an appropriate person.

Qualifications

• Numeracy/literacy skills to a minimum level 2 standard.
• NVQ 3 or equivalent qualification or Diploma in Childcare Education at Level 3 plus 2 years’ relevant experience
• Training in at least two relevant strategies, e.g. literacy and/or in particular curriculum or learning area, e.g. bi-lingual, sign language Level 2, dyslexia, etc.
• Paediatric First Aid training 

Knowledge

• Effective use of ICT to support learning
• Use of other equipment technology – video, photocopier
• Full working knowledge of relevant policies/codes of practice and awareness of relevant legislation
• Working knowledge of curriculum and other relevant learning programmes/strategies
• Understanding of principles of child development and learning processes
• Ability to self-evaluate learning needs and actively seek learning opportunities
• Ability to relate well to children and adults
• Work constructively as part of a team, understanding classroom roles and responsibilities and your own position within these
• Knowledge of Health and Safety
• Ability to plan effective actions for students who require support to progress their learning or who require specific support to facilitate their accessing of learning opportunities.
• Have an understanding of the range of support services/providers/agencies.
• The ability to communicate at all levels while exercising a high degree of confidentiality is essential.

Experience

• Working with or caring for children of relevant age
• 2 years’ experience in working with students