SEN Teaching Assistant

About the role

Position: SEN Teaching Assistant

• Pay rate: LSEAT pay scale 13 - £25,172 FTE (£17,768 actual)
• Hours: 31 hours 10 minutes per week, 38 weeks per year
• Core hours Mon Fri 8:45 am - 3:25 pm ( additional minutes each week)
• Start Date: as soon as possible
• Closing date: Friday 4th September
• Interview date: to be agreed

We require someone with lots of energy and enthusiasm to support the educational and care needs of the special pupils attending our primary school at Manor Mead Shepperton.

The role would suit those with school experience, graduates, school leavers or those looking for a career change as we offer full training. Apprenticeships are available, where candidates would be expected to work towards a professional qualification (different hours and salary apply - please enquire).

Manor Mead School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Following the procedures recommended to safeguard children, references will be taken if shortlisted. The successful applicant will be required to undertake a DBS check.

Job purpose

• To work with and support the teaching staff of Manor Mead School in the education and care of pupils, to meet their special educational needs.
• To work with and support the pupils of Manor Mead School enabling them to take part in all aspects of the curriculum.
• To work under the direction of the Class Teacher, or the Senior Teaching Assistant in the absence of the Class Teacher, as a member of the class staff team, to support the delivery of an appropriate curriculum in a safe, stimulating and caring environment.

Duties and responsibilities

• Support the teacher in the classroom and in other learning environments/activities e.g. swimming pool, P.E. to enable children to make the most of their learning opportunities.
• Attend to the pupils' personal requirements, physical care and therapy needs on a daily basis, including moving and handling children as necessary (following training).
• Manage pupils' behaviour in line with school policy and procedures, following pupils' individual Behaviour Management Plans and Strategies.
• Supervise pupils during break and lunch time as appropriate to support teachers and Senior Teaching Assistant: encouraging pupils to be physically active and to play.
• Contribute to the organisation of classroom resources to ensure effective classroom management.
• Encourage independence at all times.
• Undertake specific tasks with individuals or small groups of pupils.
• Assist on outings and school trips on foot or in the Minibus.
• Be aware of school policies and support the implementation of these policies.
• Record pupils' progress on appropriate recording charts.
• Work within the specific hours designated by the post.
• Teaching Assistants are welcome to attend any relevant staff meetings.

Job Specification

• Personal Care (e.g. toileting, feeding).
• Administration of medication and medical interventions (e.g. gastrostomy feeds, suctioning, tracheotomy, administering oral medication - always with supervision by another trained adult).
• Administration of therapies (e.g. carrying out therapy programmes provided by the relevant therapist, including hydrotherapy programmes).
• Management of challenging behaviour (e.g. using registered and county approved physical interventions).
• Moving and handling of pupils (e.g. positioning, toileting, therapy input).
• Delivery of the wider curriculum (e.g. engaging children in play activities at break times, taking children including those who may be wheelchair users off site to access community based activities, supporting children to participate in all curriculum areas, including performance arts, sports and PE activities).
• Ability to undertake mobility and fitness demands commensurate with the staff member's ability to perform all of the above.
• Adherence to policies, protocols and appropriate training.

Equal Opportunities

London South East Academies Trust is fully committed to being an Equal Opportunities Employer and to creating a diverse, inclusive and respectful working environment, free from discrimination and harassment. We welcome and encourage applications from all, regardless of race, nationality, ethnic origin, religion or belief, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, parental status or marital or partnership status.

As a Disability Confident employer, we will offer an interview to applicants who declare a disability and meet the essential criteria for the role. If you have accessibility needs or require reasonable adjustments to support you through the application or interview process, please let us know.

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Legal Disclosures

All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check and, where relevant, a Children's and/or Adult's Barred List check. Any offer of employment may be withdrawn if these checks are unsatisfactory. Self disclosure is required as part of the recruitment process, and failure to provide a DBS certificate is likely to result in withdrawal of an offer. The Trust's DBS policy on the recruitment of ex offenders is available on request.

All appointments are also subject to verification of the right to work in the UK, in line with Home Office requirements. Original documentation will be required prior to commencement of employment.