Addington Valley Academy · Croydon, London
We are looking for a caring
and committed Teaching Assistant to
support our students' educational journey. Your day-to-day assistance will be crucial in
providing the help and encouragement students need to thrive in a supportive
classroom environment.
Key Responsibilities:
To ssupervise and provide particular
support for pupils, ensuring their safety and access to learning activities. To follow the guidelines for individual
support, personal care needs and medical interventions (including but not
exclusively administering medication) Use strategies, in liaison with the
teacher, to support pupils to achieve learning goals. Undertake structured and agreed learning
activities/teaching programmes, adjusting activities according to pupil
responses. Support the use of ICT in learning
activities and develop pupils’ competence and independence in its use. Promote
good student behaviour, dealing promptly with conflict and incidents in line
with established values and policy.
Key Requirements:
Be able to follow the school’s Child
Protection and Safeguarding Policy and procedures and undertake mandatory
Safeguarding training as directed by the school. Have experience and understanding of
practice and principles for Safeguarding children within an educational
setting. English and maths at Level 2 (GCSE
Grade C or 4 above) or functional skills or a willingness to undertake a
functional skills qualification. NVQ 2 and/or equivalent qualification
in relevant area. First aid training / training in
specific medical procedures as appropriate