Teaching Assistant Level 2 - SEN

Bury Church of England High School

TA Level 2 – SEN Teaching Assistant x 2

Grade D SCP 6 – 11 (£23,893-£25,979)

Plus, SEN Allowance £1,455

Actual Salary £17,324.31-£18,836.83

Actual SEN Allowance £1,054.99

31.33 Hours Per Week

Term Time Plus 5 Days

Permanent Contract

Required ASAP

Main Objectives of Role:

The postholder will work under the direction and guidance of the Senco with groups and individuals to improve pupil learning and achievement. This will involve liaising with subject teachers, supporting identified pupils in lessons and evaluating their learning needs. Work will mainly be carried out in classrooms, although you may be supporting pupils on a one to one basis elsewhere. It will be necessary at times to support pupils outside lesson times where appropriate.

Job Description:

· To assist any identified pupil(s) with physical, medical, social and emotional needs as directed by the Head of Learning Support.

· Promote inclusion and acceptance of all students

· Promote self-esteem and independence

· Provide support for learning activities across a range of key stages and in a range of environments.

· Support children’s development, e.g., physical, emotional, social, communication and intellectual development needs.

· Report student achievements, progress, and issues as appropriate in agreed format

· Help to keep children safe, including maintaining a safe environment, dealing with accidents, supporting safeguarding.

· Undertake student record keeping as requested, including supporting the writing and monitoring of pupil passports and learning plans.

· Promote positive behaviour and find appropriate strategies that engage students in their learning

· Establish productive working relationships with students, acting as a role model, promoting good relationships between students, setting high expectations

· Establish positive working relationships with parents to foster the home school link and inform the planning of in-school support.

· Provide effective support for colleagues

· Support literacy and numeracy activities, recording achievements and progress and providing appropriate reports and feedback for the teacher / senior staff

· Support the use of ICT to support pupils’ learning.

· Observe and report on pupil performance.

· Assist and advise on display of students’ work

· Escort and supervise pupils on educational visits and out of school activities.

· Contribute to maintaining pupil records.

· Contribute to monitoring and maintaining curriculum resources;

· Invigilate tests and examinations;

· Act as a reader or scribe for designated students in examinations (training will be given)

· any other appropriate duties commensurate with the grade of the post which may be required from time to time.

Safeguarding of children and young people

· The post holder is responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of all children and young people he/she comes into contact with.

Application Information:

For more information visit our website www.burychurch.bury.sch.uk or contact our Business Operations Team on 0161 762 0997 or by emailing hr@burychurch.bury.sch.uk

To apply please complete the attached application form and email to recruitment@thebishopfrasertrust.co.uk – please do not send CV’s as they will not be considered.

The Bishop Fraser Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to child protection screening including an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and also past employment checks. We are an equal opportunities employer. References will be sought prior to interview.

Closing Date: Monday 23rd September 2024

Interview Date: TBC