Thank you for your interest in the post of Teaching Assistant at Five Acres High School, one of the top 5% of schools nationally for progress and recently rated ‘Good’ by OFSTED. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced committed person looking to join a successful forward-looking school set in a dynamic community. Our world class school quality mark and school of character kitemark show this. This is a school that will give you an opportunity to demonstrate you are remarkable.
We are a proud member of the Greenshaw Learning Trust, a strong ‘family’ of outward facing like-minded schools, that collaborate to provide mutual support, share their good practice and learn from each other, whilst retaining and developing their own distinctive character. Our values are ambition, confidence, creativity, determination and respect and we pride ourselves on removing barriers that hold students and families back.
Job Purpose
Teaching Assistants provide valuable support to teaching staff and are able to make a significant contribution to the education and well-being of pupils.
This job description is not exhaustive and serves only to highlight the main requirements of the post holder. The line manager may stipulate other reasonable requirements. The job description will be reviewed regularly and may be subject to change.
The post holder will work flexibly throughout all Key Stages of the Secondary Phase.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Under the direction of the school’s SENDCO work alongside members of the Learning Support Team;
- 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
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children; applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.
Candidates will be interviewed by colleagues trained in safer recruitment.