Teaching Assistant

The Teaching Assistant plays a vital role in supporting the social, emotional, academic and physical development of pupils at Saracens Bell Lane. The post holder will contribute to a safe, inclusive, trauma-informed and nurturing learning environment where all pupils are supported to make expected or better progress. The role is grounded in the understanding that all behaviour is communication, and that strong, trusting relationships and restorative approaches are central to effective learning and wellbeing. The Teaching Assistant will uphold the school’s values and aims, promote high expectations, inclusion and wellbeing, and work flexibly, when required, across the school - including Early Years and SEN provisions. PURPOSE: To provide support to teachers in the learning and personal development of pupils including those with complex needs and/or disabilities. To assist the learning and personal development of pupils to enable them to make best use of the educational opportunities available to them. To work under the guidance and overall supervision of teachers and inclusion manager to enable access to learning for specific pupils and to assist the whole staff team in the support of pupils across the year group To provide support for a broad, balanced, stimulating and adapted curriculum that meets individual children’s needs. To provide a high quality education, nurture and care for specific pupils in the school, in partnership with their parents and carers. To support the effective delivery of key interventions. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES SUPPORT FOR PUPILS Work with teachers to raise the learning and attainment of pupils while promoting their independence, self-esteem and social inclusion. Provide support to pupils so that they can access the curriculum, participate fully in learning and experience a sense of achievement. Demonstrate an informed and effective approach to teaching and learning by adopting appropriate strategies and adapting activities, resources and the learning environment to meet the needs of all pupils, ensuring every child can access learning and make good progress. Promote, support and facilitate inclusion by encouraging the participation of all pupils in learning and extracurricular activities. Communicate effectively and sensitively with pupils, adapting approaches to meet individual needs and support learning. Support pupils' learning through high-quality interactions within continuous provision, extending learning through effective questioning, modelling, purposeful play and conversation. Encourage pupils to develop independence, resilience and confidence by enabling them to access and use classroom resources and continuous provision effectively. Deliver targeted interventions and provide individual and small-group support under the direction of the class teacher and/or SENDCo. Support pupils with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs), Individual Support Plans