Teaching Assistant Personal Care

We are looking for a Teaching Assistant - Personal Care. This is an exciting opportunity to join Brakenhale School and become an integral member of the Science team. We are an 11 to 18 school situated on the southern side of Bracknell town centre. We are a community school. Our commitment to high standards and outstanding teaching has led us to become the school of choice for families in Bracknell Forest. You will also be joining a terrific team, emphasising the importance of cooperation and teamwork. Your role at our school will be to help one of our students to achieve success in everyday school life, and to assist in day-to-day activities as they are limited in movement.

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.
• To be first aid trained, and willing to assist students where necessary.
• To carry out tasks as reasonably required by the Headteacher.

You will need:

• At least five GCSEs or equivalent, which must include at least a Grade C/4 or equivalent in Maths and English.
• Minimum Level 3 vocational training / qualification in the care, development and education of children, or relevant and equivalent experience
• Evidence of personal commitment to CPD
• Good literacy and numeracy skills
• Appropriate experience of operating in a similar role To assess, manage and deliver pastoral and learning support
• Knowledge of using IT systems and packages, in particular Microsoft Office
• Able to use relevant technology and specialist equipment effectively
• Experience of working with vulnerable young people Experience of working in a school’s environment
• 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
• Ability to maintain accurate records
• Ability to work within set guidelines and respond to unexpected circumstances
• Ability to cope with exposure to emotionally demanding situations
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team or as an individual
• Ability to prioritise workloads and have excellent time management and organisational skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to establish positive relationships with staff members at all levels
• Able to take a whole school perspective on issues
• Excellent attention to detail
• Ability to be self-motivating
• Resourceful, creative and enthusiastic
• Ability to remain positive

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 Friday 18th October 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.