This night-shift post on the cardiac ward pairs patient care with mentoring new nurses. This Teaching Assistant role at Fiveways (SLD) School supports the Headteacher and teachers in developing and implementing work programs and providing a stable, caring, and supportive learning environment. The position enables pupils to achieve their full learning potential and facilitates their social and moral development, with a special focus on supporting pupils with Severe Learning Difficulties who may not be readily engaged in activities. Support is provided both one-on-one and in groups to pupils with substantial disabilities, learning difficulties, or behavioral problems.
Responsibilities
Develop, maintain, and apply knowledge and understanding of pupils’ general and specific learning needs to ensure appropriate support
Deliver learning support individually and in groups through various tasks
Support and direct literacy and numeracy tasks, clarifying and explaining instructions
Focus support on areas needing improvement, both academic and social
Work with and support pupils to ensure they can use ICT and other specialist equipment to enhance learning
Motivate and encourage pupils to concentrate on and fulfill tasks
Undertake learning activities with pupils of varying abilities to ensure differentiation and access to the curriculum
Promote and reinforce pupils' self-esteem, appropriate levels of effort and behavior, and guide them to become independent learners
Contribute to the assessment of pupils’ learning, particularly in Literacy, Numeracy, Science, and ICT skills
Contribute to the implementation of the National, 16+, and/or Foundation Curriculum and specific individual pupil targets
Assist in the development, monitoring, and evaluation of programs of work
Upkeep data files, catalogue resources, maintain inventories, photocopy, record TV programs, and use IT systems for administration and educational purposes
Contribute to and assist in the development and monitoring of systems for review and recording of pupils' progress
Assist in the preparation, organization, and maintenance of classrooms and equipment, including creating displays, making basic visual aids, art and craft materials, and mounting pupils' work
Assist teachers in timetabling lessons and curriculum as required
Assist in the preparation of educational visits and accompany pupils
Attend and contribute to school staff meetings and in-service training events
Assist with the delivery of some activities outside the normal school day (e.g., camps, extended school day trips)
Drive the minibus and take responsibility while on the bus
Supervise and support pupils using cloakrooms, showers, and toilet facilities
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Engage and encourage pupils during playtime activity and support them when entering and leaving using school transport
Assist in the supervision of Standard Assessment Tasks and tests/assessments as directed
Escort pupils to school or parental transport, home, or to hospital as necessary
Assist pupils eating in a controlled environment
Carry out structured feeding programs using a variety of specialist equipment involving pupils with special dietary requirements and/or tube feeding
Develop an understanding of and provide for pupils’ specific personal needs to ensure a safe learning environment, including hygiene/medical and personal care needs and assistance with toileting
Administer specific medical procedures in emergencies
Support and assist pupils with independent mobility programs
Assume responsibility and supervision of whole classes for periods in the absence of the teacher, only when all other possibilities have been exhausted and with access to a designated teacher
Maintain First Aid equipment and materials, and dispense medicines in accordance with school policy (if First Aid qualified)
Undertake First Aid (if First Aid qualified)
Carry out specific medical procedures (with training) such as catheterization, administration of anti-convulsant medication, gastrostomy tube feeding, and suction pumping for congestion and reflux conditions
Undertake activities in support of occupational, physio, and speech therapy under the direction of Health service professionals
Assist in the development of Personal Learning Goals for pupils with special education needs, complete assessments, and contribute to the annual review process under the instruction of teaching staff
Undertake a key worker role when required
Promote inclusion of pupils with special education needs using a range of strategies, including taking pupils off-site and supporting them in mainstream and FE settings
Monitor and support pupils engaged on work experience programs as required
Undertake an allocated 'Area of responsibility' as directed by the Head and Teacher responsible
Develop a range of strategies to engage individuals and groups of pupils with differing requirements in learning and personal, social, health, and moral education
Use a variety of interpersonal techniques to establish and support relationships with pupils, parents, and carers
Assist in decision-making about individual learning priorities in partnership with the teacher and other TAs
Decide on when and how to apply a range of strategies for the benefit of pupils related to their education activities, behavior, and care, often needing immediate decisions
Make immediate decisions, without initial referral to teachers, in relation to the immediate care, control, and safety of pupils with special education or personal needs
Requirements
Experience of working with children in an educational setting, preferably with experience in AEN
Discretion, loyalty, commitment, patience, flexibility, good personal organization, firmness, numeracy, literacy, teamwork, and good oral communication skills
Background knowledge of the Foundation and National Curriculum and School’s procedures and policies
Knowledge of pupils’ individual targets and, where appropriate, specialized knowledge in specific areas
Significant empathy with pupils who have additional or special educational needs
Willingness to undertake special skills training (e.g., signing) to meet additional educational and communication needs
Willingness to attend courses as required to enhance knowledge, understanding, and skills
Knowledge of legislation and regulations applicable to the support and care of pupils
Education standard equating to GCSE Grade C in English and Mathematics, a minimum A-C/Point 4 or equivalent is essential
A qualification relevant to supporting the learning process in schools would be desirable, such as NVQ2
Important Details
Schedule: 18.99 – 31.65 hours per week
About the Company
Fiveways (SLD) School creates a culture that safeguards and promotes the welfare of children, adopting robust recruitment procedures to deter and prevent unsuitable individuals from working with children.