Teaching Assistant - 1:1 SEN support (Junior School)
Arnold Lodge School
Warwickshire
- £18,000 - £23,000 per year
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- Immediate start
- Apply by:
- 8 October 2024
Job overview
Stratford Preparatory School is seeking a proactive, creative and positive individual to provide targeted SEN intervention support for a specific pupil with Special Educational Needs.
For the suitable candidate this position will be offered with an immediate start subsequent to the required safer recruitment checks being completed.
For the right candidate, this post may lead on to a longer term position in school as a classroom teaching assistant.
Key aspects of the role are:
- To work within the inclusion team to provide targeted and specialist support for a pupil in reception
- To help identify areas that would benefit the pupil in additional support beyond universal provision
- To use effective assessment tools and tracking to demonstrate impact
Outline of Responsibilities
- To work with selected individual in class under the direction of the class teacher and SENDCo
- To help plan and organise learning activities for student being supported
- To provide support in a manner which facilitates the child’s cognitive development by removing barriers to learning
- To clarify, modify and adapt materials to an appropriate level according to their needs
- Under the guidance of the SENCO, contribute to setting individual targets and to the review of those targets
- Attend and contribute to meetings to review student progress, and contribute to written reports
- To monitor the progress of identified students, keep written records consistent with Academy systems and provide the teacher with feedback on students’ progress in relation to provision
- To provide support for students' emotional and social development by encouraging and modelling positive behaviour
- To liaise with professionals and external agencies where necessary under the direction of the SENDCo.
- To assist in the production of appropriate teaching materials
- To contribute to the target setting and review process and support the pupil in meeting specific targets of IEP
- To liaise with staff, parents and relevant professionals
- To undertake relevant training as part of continuing professional development.
- Attend all staff meetings and supervision sessions
- To maintain appropriate records of work and progress
- To promote the pupil’s inclusion within the school
- To promote the pupil’s independence skills in communication, learning and social skills
Experience required:
- At least one year working as a 1:1 Teaching Assistant for a pupil with special educational needs in a Junior School environment
- Experience in working with a pupil (or pupils) with ASD
Preferred qualifications :
- Teaching Assistant qualification
- Any relevant qualifications or specialist training (such as Team Teach or AET courses) would be an advantage
- Qualifications and/or experience of working with children with specific needs (ASD would be an advantage)
This role is term time with the addition of inset and open days.
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Sick pay
Work Location: In person
Attached documents
About Arnold Lodge School
Arnold Lodge School
Arnold Lodge is a 4-18 Co-Educational Independent Day School in the heart of Leamington Spa. The school first opened in 1864 and quickly established itself as an exceptional preparatory school. Originally a boys’ school, Arnold Lodge became co-educational in the 1970s and continued to provide an extraordinary education for the girls and boys who attended the school. In 2008, Arnold Lodge extended up to 16 and quickly founded a reputation for excellent examination results at GCSE before moving to be an all-through school in 2013. Over the past decade, Arnold Lodge has established itself as an excellent all-through school providing high quality education for pupils from 4-18. From our youngest pupils in Reception through to our eldest in Year 13, Arnold Lodge continues its tradition of providing high quality education in an environment where pupils are happy, safe and confident.
School Mission:
To develop the happiness, confidence and skills of each pupil so they can be successful in their aspirations
Our School Ethos
We believe that:
- Every child in school should feel happy, safe and confident
- Every child should have the opportunity to develop and be valued for their individual strengths
- Every child should make the most academic and emotional progress they can in a supportive and positive environment
- Every child should develop the skills they will need to be successful in the future
To find out more, visit arnoldlodge.com or call 01926 778050
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