We are looking for a Teaching Assistant to join Five Acres High School and become an integral member of the support team. Teaching Assistants provide valuable support to teaching staff and are able to make a significant contribution to the education and well-being of pupils. The post holder will work flexibly throughout all Key Stages of the Secondary Phase.

Five Acres High School is one of the top 3.5% of schools nationally for progress and recently rated ‘Good’ by OFSTED Our world class school quality mark and school of character kitemark plus show this. This is a school that will give you an opportunity to demonstrate you are remarkable. Our values are ambition, confidence, creativity, determination and respect and we pride ourselves on ensuring students work towards our mission which is to encourage students to ‘Aim High, Work Hard and Be Kind’.

Main responsibilities:

• Under the direction of the school’s SENDCO work alongside members of the Learning Support Team;

• To administer first aid as and when required

• To support students with learning, physical, medical, emotional and behavioural difficulties to access the curriculum, make appropriate progress and develop appropriate classroom behaviour

• To actively promote and contribute to the academy ethos and values

• To support teachers in facilitating and encouraging learning, which enables students to achieve high standards and to become independent learners

• To contribute to the evaluation of the school’s SEND Policy and Inclusion Policy and practice through discussions with relevant staff

• To attend appropriate in-service training provided by the school or local authority

• To attend school team meetings and meetings with external agencies as required and to prepare reports for these meetings, if required