The Teaching Assistant – High COIN Unit supports the delivery of high quality specialist provision for students with complex needs by providing consistent adult support, emotional containment and learning engagement.
Definition: High COIN
High COIN (Complex, Overlapping and Communication/Interaction Needs) refers to students whose needs are complex and multifaceted, often spanning communication and interaction difficulties (including ASC), social, emotional and mental health needs, and associated barriers to accessing mainstream learning. Students within this provision require highly adapted teaching approaches, increased adult support, and a nurturing environment underpinned by high expectations.
LEARNING MENTOR/TEACHING ASSISTANT
OVERVIEW OF THE SCHOOL AND THE ROLE:
The purpose of the role is to support the delivery of high quality specialist provision for students with complex needs by providing consistent adult support, emotional containment and learning engagement.
The Teaching Assistant – High COIN Unit supports the delivery of high quality specialist provision for students with complex needs by providing consistent adult support, emotional containment and learning engagement.
Working under the direction of the Teacher and HLTA, the postholder will support students:
• Within the Specialist Resource Provision
• During 1:1 or small group intervention
• In mainstream lessons when hybrid placement is appropriate
The role is pivotal in helping students feel safe, regulated and ready to learn, while maintaining clear routines and expectations in line with The Carrington Way.
Carrington School is an ambitious, forward thinking 11 to 16 school, serving the Redhill area.
WHY CHOOSE US:
The school is a member of the South East Surrey Schools Education Trust, which is a partnership of The Ashcombe, Therfield and Carrington Schools; each being successful, inclusive schools committed to work in collaboration for the benefit of their distinctive communities and those children and young people whom they serve. The school offers outstanding continuing professional development for its staff and the Trust will offer a range of opportunities for the right candidate to develop their practice and demonstrate their potential for promotion.
WHAT WE OFFER:
•Term-time hours/two week October half-term
•The opportunity of working within a supportive, friendly environment.
•Good opportunities for personal and career development.
•Annual Flu vaccinations
•Free access to employee assistance programme.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
• Support students during lessons within the High COIN Unit.
• Reinforce learning objectives through structured questioning and guidance.
• Support literacy and numeracy activities through practical, accessible strategies.
• Encourage focus, engagement and participation.
• Support the delivery of planned learning activities under the direction of the Teacher or HLTA.
THE RIGHT CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:
• GCSE English and Maths at grade C or above
• Relevant TA qualification or training.
• First Aid qualification or willingness to undertake training.
• Experience working with children or young people in an educational or care setting.
• Experience supporting students with additional or complex needs.
• Experience working as part of a team.
• Experience in SEND, SEMH or specialist provision.
• Experience supporting students with communication or regulation needs.
• Experience in mainstream and/or alternative provision settings.
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Find out more about this exciting opportunity by visiting our Work with Us page and school website
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Carrington School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring checks along with other relevant employment checks