We are looking for inspiring and talented Teaching Assistant who also has experience as a cover supervisor. Main duties would be to work 1:1 with unaccompanied asylum seeker children and those with SEN/Ds

This role starts ASAP so you must be available for work, Mondays to Fridays from 8.30am-3.30pm

Duties include but are not limited to:

• To develop an understanding of the special educational needs of the student concerned
• To take into account the student's special needs and ensure their access to the lesson and its content through appropriate clarification, explanations, equipment and materials
• To build and maintain successful relationships
• To help promote independent learning
• To help students record work in an appropriate way
• To help keep the students on task and to build motivation
• To have formal and informal meetings with teachers to contribute to planning lessons / activities
• To prepare materials and resources
• To support the teacher in implementing specific teaching programmes
• To supervise practical tasks
• To carry out structured classroom assessment/ observation and feedback outcomes
• To be involved in keeping records and evaluating identified student's progress
• To work as part of the team in relation to individual students, liaising, advising and consulting where appropriate.
• To support implementation of school policies and procedures, including those relating to confidentiality and behaviour.

The ideal candidate will:

• have previous experience in a similar role
• have a passion for education
• have a professional attitude and be able to lead by example
• be punctual and reliable
• have a sense of humour
• be adaptable and resilient
• be able to work autonomously and as part of a team
• have the ability to build good working relationships with a range of colleagues
• have the ability to work calmly and with patience

To apply for this position please send your CV for the attention of Dean Pomeroy as soon as possible. I look forward to hearing from you soon.