Teaching Assistant
Job description
Would you like to opportunity to work in an alternative provision school?
They are dedicated to providing a supportive and nurturing educational environment for children who face challenges in mainstream education. We focus on personalized learning and emotional support to help each student reach their full potential.
They are seeking a dedicated and empathetic Teaching Assistant to join their team. In this role, you will support students on a one-to-one basis within the classroom environment, helping them to engage with their learning and manage their behaviour. The ideal candidate will be adept at building positive relationships with students and skilled in dealing with challenging behaviour.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide one-to-one support to students within the classroom, assisting with academic tasks and emotional regulation.
- Help implement personalized learning plans and behaviour management strategies.
- Build strong, trusting relationships with students to encourage their engagement and participation.
- Use de-escalation techniques to manage challenging behaviour and promote a positive classroom atmosphere.
- Monitor student progress and provide feedback to teachers and other staff members.
- Collaborate with colleagues, parents, and external agencies to support students' holistic development.
- Assist with classroom activities and administrative tasks as needed.
- Participate in ongoing training and professional development to enhance skills and effectiveness.
Requirements:
- Previous experience working with children in an educational setting, particularly those with additional needs, is highly desirable.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build rapport with students and staff.
- Patience, resilience, and a calm approach to handling challenging situations.
- A commitment to promoting a positive and inclusive learning environment.
- The ability to work effectively as part of a team.
- Relevant qualifications in education or child development are advantageous but not essential.
The ideal teaching assistant would be somebody who would have a lot of resilience, they would be able to support children on a 1-1 basis and creating an environment where students feel safe, comfortable and confident to reach their full potential.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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