Teaching Assistant

We believe at Adcote School that the role of the Teaching Assistant is integral to pupil success. We therefore focus on working in partnership with parents and pupils to ensure meaningful teaching and learning experiences both academically and pastorally. We want all our pupils to achieve their fullest potential.

The qualities that we seek in our Teaching Assistants reflect the ambitions that we have for the pupils. We consider the overall needs of each supported child and want to provide a support package that will fully allow them to thrive in our unique environment.

Exceptional Interpersonal and Communication Skills are absolutely essential. In our view, all members of Adcote's Teaching and support staff must be able to communicate confidently and effectively with pupils and their parents.

We are looking for individuals with energy, enthusiasm, compassion, a thirst for learning and a desire to support our girls understand the world that they live in. In addition, and to no lesser a degree we want Teaching Assistants that are intellectually curious and be fully committed to supporting Adcote School.

The Role

• To support individual pupils and small groups to help active learning across the curriculum.



• To support with the differentiation of lesson resources



• To observe, record and feedback information on the pupil's performance



• Work with pupils on individual targets set by the SENCO and/or teaching staff.



• To support other teachers and other colleagues to help create an effective and purposeful learning environment



• Act on own initiative to provide interesting and varied multisensory learning opportunities to meet individual needs



• To assist pupils with note taking strategies and revision support



• To assist, where necessary, with the class teacher with whole class teaching



• To assist in creating materials for curriculum delivery and display boards



• Attend staff meetings and briefings as necessary



• To undertake any other professional duties as directed by the school



• Act at all times as an outstanding ambassador for the school
  
  5 GCSEs or equivalent, including Maths and English



• Qualification in supporting teaching and learning at Level 2 or above or similar



• Supporting pupils with cognition and learning needs



• Experience in supporting learners with low literacy ability



• Good communication skills and the ability to relate well to pupils, parents and staff


Experience (Desired)


• Working with pupils to develop study skills



• Specialist skills, training or experience



• Experience of supporting at GCSE level



• At least 2 years' experience of working in an educational setting


Health & safety

To comply with all health and safety procedures as required by the School.


• Maintain a safe and positive working environment.



• Under the Health & Safety at Work Act a member of staff is required to Administer Emergency First Aid



• Take reasonable care for his/her own health and safety and abide by the School's Health & Safety policy.