Sir Jonathan North Girls' College currently have an exciting opportunity for a dedicated practitioner to join the team as a Teaching Assistant, to maximise progress of SEND students by providing support to students with SEND.
The post holder will be required to work fulltime 8.15am - 2.45pm, 30 hours per week for 39 weeks (term-time plus 5 teacher training days).
The salary is Leicestershire County Grade 5, Points 7-8 Actual Salary £17,471.00 - £17,748.00 (Full Time Equivalent £25,191.00 - £25,590.00).
Main tasks and responsibilities include:
• To provide support to SEND students within the mainstream as directed by the SENCo.
• To provide 1:1 and small interventions as directed by the SENCo.
Supporting the Student:
• Understanding the special needs of the student(s). To bring experience and knowledge to meeting the student(s) needs.
• To support the students in achieving agreed targets as outlined on their Learning Plans.
• Taking into account the special needs involved, to support student progress across the curriculum:
• To establish a supportive relationship with the student(s) concerned.
• To write and develop student targets.
• To assist students with completion of homework.
• To encourage integration/inclusion of the student with SEND and or additional needs.
• To develop methods of promoting/reinforcing the student’s self-esteem.
• To provide support of a confidence nature for students with low self-image and esteem.
• To complete Student Reviews for named students.
Supporting the Teacher:
• To assist the class teacher (and other professionals as appropriate) in the development of a suitable programme of support for the student(s) with SEND and or additional needs.
• In conjunction with the class teacher and/or other professionals to record student progress.
• To contribute to the maintenance of student records.
• To undertake any other duties within the purview of the grade as directed by the SENCo.
Why join us? As a Teaching Assistant within Sir Jonathan North Girls' College, you’ll be able to build upon your existing skillset within a supportive environment, with professional development, training, and career progression opportunities available.