Teaching Assistant (SEN)

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Haywards Heath, South East, United Kingdom
Pink Tile Education
23.04.2024
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Teaching Assistant, Secondary, SEN - September  - Full-time - Haywards Heath area, West Sussex, UK.

Are you a TA or looking to become a TA who is committed to improving the learning development & lives of young people?
 
Your work will be rewarding and you will be working in a school where we maintain a strong safeguarding culture, where pupils are listened to!
 
The Role:
To assist the Class Teacher or Subject Teacher in the teaching and learning in the classroom.
 
Whilst previous experience of working in a TA role would be desirable, excellent teaching skills and the right motivation, personal qualities and levels of resilience are just as important. We need people who share our vision to build incredible futures by empowering young people in West Sussex.

Role details:

  • Teaching Assistant
  • Full-time 
  • Core hours: 0845 - 1600 Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, 0845 - 1630 Wednesday and 0845 - 1530 on Friday.
  • Long-term, term time
  • Start September
Responsibilities:

• Promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young
persons for who you are responsible and with whom you come into
contact.
• If designated to a particular child, work mainly with that child and
liaise with the teacher as to what work or play the child should do.
• In liaison with the teacher, assist any child he/she sees as needing
help at any time.
• Be a general support for behaviour Management.
• Assist the teacher in classroom tasks, including keeping the
classroom clean and in good order.
• With the teacher’s direction, accompany any child who leaves the
classroom.
• Advise staff if a student is out of class.
• Assist the students before school, break and at lunch time.
• The Teaching Assistant will make themselves familiar with all school
policies, rules, health & safety and legal requirements and will work
in accordance with them.
• Assist with the preparation and upkeep of paperwork for lessons.
• Be available to take students to a local college or off-site activity,
driving the school van or own car if necessary.

Other:

• Develop a culture that is committed to high achievement and
where the learning of students is our constant focus;
• Working with the Teacher to promote a positive working culture
and high quality teaching and learning;
• Support the Management Group in the development and
implementation of change;
• Work with students, staff and parents to promote consistently
excellent behaviour for learning and caring, respectful
relationships.
• Undertake professional development and appraisal.
• ensure that classroom expectations are enforced and that the
school’s Behaviour Policy is implemented;
• ensure the care of rooms and other spaces, including furnishings
and fittings;
• ensure the school’s Health and Safety policy is implemented and
monitored in the department, including appropriate risk 

Pink Tile Education are the specialists in teaching opportunities across Sussex. Currently we are recruiting for a wonderful, forward thinking and ambitious school near Haywards Heath who are seeking a TA to join their team. This opportunity with involve working closely with pupils to support their development. The school has a highly effective senior leadership team and is able to demonstrate outstanding teaching and learning. This role will provide you with a platform to further your professional development.

Are you:  

  • Passionate about inspiring young people to develop and grow?
  • Creative, dedicated and willing to work as part of a high performing team?
  • Seeking a rewarding role working with SEN pupils in KS3 & KS4?

Teaching Assistant - Start September - Full-time - Haywards Heath area, West Sussex, UK.

Minimum Requirements: 

  • Natural ability when working with young people
  • Passion for helping and supporting children develop confidence and achieve
Desirable, but not essential:
  • TA Experience, qualifications
  • SEN Experience

Pink Tile Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Successful applicants will be required to undertake various background checks including obtaining a DBS, if they do not hold a valid certificate that is on the update service. A safeguarding certificate will also need to be obtained via an online course prior to first placement.

Please apply today to find out more!

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