Our friendly and inclusive community sets high yet realistic expectations, ensuring that individual learning needs are met through carefully planned programmes and differentiated teaching., Our Teaching Assistants are primarily based within one year group but may at times support across different classes and year groups placing staff appropriating allowing us to draw on and make best use of their areas of strength and expertise., Teaching Assistants play a crucial role in supporting the educational and personal development of pupils within the classroom setting. This position involves assisting teachers in delivering engaging lessons, providing individualised support to pupils in small groups or 1:1, and fostering an inclusive learning environment that promotes pupil engagement and achievement.,
- Supporting pupils with an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP)
- Ensuring pupils’ safety and adhering to safeguarding procedures
- Assisting with the delivery of the planned curriculum
- Using resources effectively to enhance learning
- Delivering support in small groups or on a 1:1 basis, including leading interventions
- Help manage classroom behaviour and maintain a positive and conducive learning environment.
- Supervising pupils at break and lunchtime (playground or dining hall)
- Helping to create a positive, welcoming classroom environment that promotes independence
- Working closely with the class teacher to plan and address any concerns
- Monitoring and tracking pupil progress in line with school procedures
- Undertaking additional duties as directed by the Deputy Head Teacher, SENDCo, or Head Teacher within the scope of the role
- Using technology (e.g. computers and iPads) to support administration, training, and learning activities
- Support the emotional and social development of our pupils, leading to increased confidence and engagement in learning.
- Be committed to delivering high-quality, inclusive education
- Have strong English and Maths skills
- Act as a positive and professional role model
- Demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills with pupils, staff, and external professionals
- Be enthusiastic, motivated, and committed
- Work effectively as part of a team and support others
What We Offer
- A supportive and dedicated staff team
- A strong commitment to personalised professional development
- A shared focus on pupil wellbeing and achievement
- Enthusiastic and motivated pupils
- A welcoming, supportive parent and community network
- A whole-school focus on maintaining positive physical and mental wellbeing
At Elangeni, we are committed to helping every child reach their full potential. We provide an engaging and stimulating learning environment that promotes lifelong learning, where each child feels valued, heard, and supported., At Elangeni we believe that a policy on child protection is founded on the right of all children to be safe and feel safe, and that it is the fundamental obligation on all schools to robustly secure this right.
We are seeking a new colleague to work 30 hours per week, typically 6 hours per day, over 5 days each week, usually 8.30am to 3pm (includes ½-hour unpaid lunch break) This is a permanent post and the contract of employment is term time only (38 weeks per year plus 5 weeks paid holiday, taken during school holidays)
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