Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant
Location – Tadworth
Salary – Up to £29,000
Full Time/ Permanent

Teaching Personnel are working with an independent specialist day school providing high quality education for boys and girls. Based in Surrey, the school meets the needs of pupils with a primary diagnosis of autism and additional needs such as ADHD, speech and language difficulties, sensory issues and associated behavioural difficulties.

The school are looking to take on enthusiastic and passionate teaching assistants to join there dedicated team.

Responsibilities

• Taking responsibility for securing the maintenance of specific equipment in school and to have responsibility for specific aspects of health and safety
• To have skills which can be utilised in class such as gardening, drama, craft etc
• Being aware of the school’s policies and procedures
•  Being aware of confidential issues linked to home/pupil/teacher/school work and to keep confidences as appropriate
• Assisting with out of school activities such as open days, school performances etc
•  Carrying out the duties of classroom assistants and Teaching and Learning Assistants detailed below (general key tasks) as required or directed
• Contributing to behaviour management of pupils in accordance with the school policy and guidance
• Work within the framework of the school’s agreed policies and Procedures

Qualifications

• Relevant NVQ3 or equivalent
• At least three years’ experience as a Teaching and Learning Assistant and/or as a classroom assistant
• Up to date knowledge and understanding of the practices and procedures within

education relating to the welfare, safety and education of the children

• Able to identify and work towards specific goals with children and colleagues
• Able to maintain good relationships with children and adults
• Able to prioritise tasks and act on own initiative
• Able to work as part of a team and be flexible
• Able to motivate and encourage children to develop to their full potential

If this opportunity is for you please send your CV to Abigail Simpson

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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.
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