Job Opportunity: Key Stage 1/2 Teaching Assistant
Location: Newbury
Pay rate: Competitive
We are currently seeking a dedicated locum Teaching Assistant to join our team, providing a high-quality education support service to Service Users in accordance with company policies, procedures, and industry standards. The ideal candidate will work closely with our team to ensure the effective delivery of education to students, while maintaining a focus on promoting their physical, educational, and moral development.
Key Task Areas and Responsibilities:
Service Users:
- Support class teachers/tutors to ensure the delivery of high-quality education for all students.
- Assist in implementing relevant education policies and procedures.
- Provide individual or group support to students for accessing the curriculum independently.
- Promote physical, educational, and moral development of students.
- Efficiently use, store, and maintain equipment and resources, reporting maintenance issues.
- Collaborate with the teaching team to organise classrooms for students with autism spectrum disorder.
- Assist in developing and evaluating documentation for individual students.
- Contribute to planning for student safety on and off-site.
- Produce resources/teaching aids as requested by teachers/tutors.
- Work collaboratively within the multi-professional team.
- Participate in the morning routine for students, including personal care support.
- Manage challenging behaviour, fostering self-control in Service Users.
- Maintain regular communication with care staff to ensure a consistent approach.
- Safeguard students, ensuring their safety and wellbeing.
General:
- Operate within agreed budgets and contribute to budgetary compliance.
- Exercise vigilance in Health and Safety matters, promptly reporting and remedying hazards.
- Report staff and Service User issues/incidents promptly to relevant Line Manager.
- Adhere to Company policies and procedures, including Safeguarding, Child Protection, Whistleblowing, Complaints, and Behaviour Policies.
- Participate in training and take responsibility for personal development.
- Attend team meetings, supervisions, and annual reviews.
- Promote the Centre as a valued, professional asset within the community.
- Act in the best interests of Service Users and the Company.
- Exhibit Company values and maintain standards of behaviour.
Requirements:
Essential:
- Experience working with autistic spectrum disorders and/or challenging behaviour.
- Experience in an education/residential setting.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Accurate information recording skills.
- Good organisational skills.
- Ability to deal with complex and challenging behaviour.
- Ability to demonstrate empathy.
- Basic IT skills.
Qualifications & Training:
- Level 3 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools.
- Willingness to work towards further qualifications as required.
- Undertake relevant group induction training on commencement.
Other:
- Commitment to the values of the organisation.
- Driving license.
If you are a compassionate and dedicated individual with the necessary skills and experience, we invite you to apply for this rewarding position. We look forward to welcoming the newest member to our committed team.
