Teaching Assistant Personal Care

We are looking for a Teaching Assistant. This role involves caretaking and supporting an individual student who requires assistance with day-to-day activities. This would also involve communication with the SENCO, class teachers, and parents to provide feedback and any developments. This role is of great importance to Brakenhale, and the perfect candidate will capture the qualities listed in this advert.

Greenshaw Learning Trust is a highly successful multi academy trust that provides excellent quality, comprehensive, non-selective and inclusive education through primary schools and secondary schools. Our schools are based in London, Surrey, Berkshire, Gloucestershire and South Gloucestershire, Bristol and Plymouth. We also have three shared service hubs with remote / hybrid working opportunities where appropriate. We are building a family of like-minded schools, that collaborate to provide mutual support, share their good practice and learn from each other, whilst retaining and developing their own distinctive character. We thrive from collaboration at every level. We encourage a culture of sharing ideas and learning from one another. As a Trust of schools, we are ‘Always Learning’.

Main responsibilities:

• To provide in-class support for identified individual student
• Under the direction of the class teacher, to assist in the management of the student through the overt modelling of effective practices to accelerate the student’s progress
• Under the direction of the SENCO, to assist with the physical well-being of the student
• To be familiar with the student’s care plan and provide care, encouragement and maintain dignity
• To provide support, to include personal care, for the student experiencing physical or medical difficulties
• To assist in the supervision of the student during break and lunchtimes
• To provide regular feedback to the class teacher and to the SENCO, and provide data and information to inform Annual Review paperwork (or any other relevant paperwork)
• To continue personal development in the relevant areas which may include subject knowledge and teaching methods
• To communicate effectively with the parent(s) of students as appropriate
• Where appropriate, to communicate and cooperate with persons or bodies outside the school
• To engage actively in the Performance Management process
• To participate in whole school and department professional learning programmes.

You will need:

• GCSE Math and English Grade C/4 or equivalent
• Good literacy and numeracy skills
• Appropriate experience of operating in a similar role
• Knowledge of using IT systems and packages, in particular Microsoft Office
• Strong verbal & written communication skills and an ability to use these to have a positive input on student learning in the classroom & in small groups/1-1

What’s in it for you:

• Professional development and career progression
• Generous pension scheme
• An Employee Assistance Programme
• Gym Discounts
• Free eye tests
• Cycle to work scheme
• Green car scheme
• Being part of a great team and expanding organisation

Please download the recruitment pack for further information.

Closing date for receipt of applications is 25th August 2024. We reserve the right to appoint before the closing date.

We are committed to building an inclusive, diverse workplace where everyone can thrive.

If you require any support or adjustments to interact with us, please let us know. Greenshaw Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment.