Teaching Assistant

The main purpose of this role is to support the children with their learning and general wellbeing. You will be crucial in fostering a positive, safe, and nurturing atmosphere for every pupil.

• Holistic Support: You will support children's learning and ensure they feel safe and able to learn and enjoy their time at school.
• Welfare and Personal Care: A key part of the role involves ensuring a high standard of personal care and carefully monitoring the health and wellbeing of pupils. This includes attending to pupils' personal needs when required, such as toileting, hygiene, dressing and eating.
• Community Contribution: You will contribute to the community life of the school by taking an active part in the preparation and celebration of both community and multi-cultural events.
• Positive Behaviour: You will support positive behaviour and concentration levels, adopting a tailored approach to the individual child., As part of the Aurora Group, we expect everyone to behave and act in a way which promotes and contributes to the overall aims, values, and ethos of the Company.
• Training: You will be required to participate in regular training and other learning activities, supervision, and appraisal.
• Safeguarding: We take our responsibility for safeguarding seriously. You are required to attend regular safeguarding training and apply organisational policies and procedures.
• Flexibility Note: While this is a committed role requiring staff to respond to the varying and changing needs of the school , availability and involvement in activities outside of the school and of the school day may occasionally be required.
  
  We value individuals who bring a strong sense of responsibility, patience, and a genuine desire to put the child first.
• Attitude: A commitment to the role, the desire to put the child first and treat them as an individual. You should be positive and creative in meeting pupils' needs.
• Experience & Knowledge: Previous experience (at least one year) of working within a relevant SEND Provision is required. Understanding of the Safeguarding principles and Child Protection procedures is essential.
• Collaboration: A willingness to work co-operatively with colleagues, parents/carers and professionals involved. Good interpersonal skills are key.
• Qualifications: Level 2 award in supporting teaching and learning in schools or equivalent, or the willingness to work towards it.