Teaching Assistant

A Teaching Assistant role at Springfield School is rewarding, exciting and challenging. If you share our passion for making a real difference to the lives of children and young people with special needs this could be a great role for you. Previous special school experience is not necessary, but it is essential you fully share our values. About the Role

• Support the teacher in creating an organised and vibrant learning environment.
• Support pupils in their learning under the direction of the teacher.
• Assist the class teacher with observations of pupil progress and school's record keeping systems including the filing of children's work.
• Support pupils to work on individual educational priorities [IEPs] and assist the teacher with the recording and setting of objectives.
• Preparation of the classroom for pupils 'activities, tidying and clearing away, cleaning of equipment and help maintain an ordered and attractive classroom.
  
  Have a Level 2 qualification (GCSE or equivalent) in Maths and English or suitable equivalent experience
• Have an understanding of child development and learning
• Ability to self-evaluate learning needs and actively seek learning opportunities
• Ability to work flexibly, throughout the whole school, meeting the needs of pupils in a range of contexts
• Ability to take an active role in the support of PE lessons and swimming sessions
• Can effectively use ICT to support learning
• Ability to establish and maintain positive relationships with pupils, colleagues and parents
• Good organisational skills
• Good communication skills
• Ability to remain positive and enthusiastic, including when under pressure
If you share our passion for making a real difference to the lives of children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities, this could be a great role for you. Previous special school experience is not necessary.