Teaching Assistant with Additional Needs

Vacancy: Teaching Assistant with Additional Needs Langdale Primary is seeking to recruit a passionate and empathetic teaching assistant to support children across the school with additional needs. You will join a supportive team and have the chance to grow professionally, in a rewarding environment. The role will involve working under the direction of the class teacher and SENDCO, you will provide tailored support to pupils with additional needs, both within the classroom and through targeted interventions. The successful candidate will be able to implement positive behaviour management techniques, encouraging the child to be confident, independent and successful. Contracted hours : 32.5 hours a week, 8:30am-3:30pm Contract type : Permanent, Term Time Only Pay grade : Grade 3, SP 4 Annual Pay: £25,185 FTE The duties for this role will include: Support for the Teacher Undertake marking of planned work. In conjunction with teacher, record pupils’ progress, provide feedback to appropriate education professionals, e.g. LEA officers, Ofsted Inspectors. To support the teacher to develop appropriate learning plans to raise achievement. Co-ordinate and organise pupils attending extra-curricular activities/out of school activities under guidance of teacher. Provide general admin support, for classroom activities and SEND records. Support to School Promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young persons you are responsible for or come into contact with. Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person. Be aware of, support and ensure equal opportunities for all. Contribute to the overall ethos/work/aims of the school. Appreciate and support the role of other professionals. Attend and participate in relevant meetings as required. Participate in training and other learning activities and performance development as required Requirements for the role: NVQ 2 for Teaching Assistant, or recognized equivalent qualification, or demonstrate equivalent knowledge, skills and experience. Provide support for a child with additional needs. Provide structured support, including tutorial support, in accordance with specific work programmes designed and supervised by individual teachers. Use specialist knowledge/experience to provide appropriate support to the pupil in relation to their individual needs, e.g. behaviour management strategies. Involvement in the development and implementation of Individual Education, Behaviour, Support and Mentoring plans. Be passionate about working with children who have SEN and be able to assist in their social, health and hygiene development. Langdale Primary School is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students and expect all staff to share this commitment. This position is subject to a criminal record check from