Contract: Term time only – 40 weeks per year plus 6 weeks holiday to be taken during school closure periods
Silverways School is seeking to appoint a Teaching Assistant for students with ASC.
Silverways School in Enfield is a welcoming and nurturing school which provides first class education for up to 50 children aged between 7 and 16, in small classes, where the curriculum is designed and delivered according to needs of the learners. We help children re-engage with education by providing a safe, low arousal environment and a team of outstanding teachers and support staff with a proven track record of successfully teaching children who struggle to cope in school.
The teaching assistant is required to carry out specific educational work with individual or small groups of students within a classroom setting under the direction of the teacher. Teaching assistants work alongside teachers in class.
Teaching assistants also contribute to pastoral care, acting as ‘mentors’ or ‘key workers’ for students who need additional support, especially during their transition into school and during difficult times.
Main Roles and Responsibilities:
- To support classroom teachers in the delivery of classroom lessons and related educational activities so that students make expected or better progress academically, socially and emotionally.
- To promote the interests and ensure the safety and well-being of students in accordance with good practice and the policies and procedures of the school
- To manage delegated tasks at Silverways, as defined by senior staff.
- To represent Kedleston and the school positively at all times by reflecting its mission statement, core philosophy and ethos and by reflecting good educational practice.
- To support, encourage and motivate individual students (or very small groups of students) working on learning tasks and activities, set by the teacher in accordance with the aims of the lesson and the Individual Education Plans.
- To support the teacher in the organization of the class, undertaking and recording of baseline assessments for new students.
- To prepare teaching resources as directed by the teacher and ensure these are available when required by the teacher.
- To assist the teacher in preparing and presenting displays of students’ work.
- To assist the teacher in the maintenance of the daily attendance register.
Silverways School is part of Kedleston Group. Kedleston Group Ltd is an independent provider of SEMH day and residential schools as well as children’s homes across England. We look for people who have the creativity and enthusiasm needed to deliver the best outcomes for the children and young people we support. Our schools and homes support children and young people living with social, emotional and mental health problems (SEMH) and specific learning difficulties, which affects their learning and ability to do everyday things. Our dedicated autism (ASC) schools work with young people who are high functioning and have associated needs such as mental health problems, attention deficit hyperactive disorder and learning difficulties. We offer staff a comprehensive induction programme and ongoing training to ensure everyone is provided with the best possible start to their employment. Kedleston welcome and nurture staff through the organisation's training provision and seek staff and leaders who are motivated and focused in their delivery of the best education and care support. We have vacancies across England for management, teaching, care, support, administration and ancillary roles within this rapidly developing organisation.
In return for your hard work and commitment to the role Kedleston will offer:
- Competitive salary
- Company Pension Scheme
- The opportunity to join a supportive and well established team
- The support to progress in your career
- Ongoing opportunities for continued professional development and training
- A friendly, passionate and committed team of colleagues
- Employee perks:
- cycle to work scheme
- discounts on shopping and cinema tickets
- birthday treats
- employee of the month award
We would love to hear from you if you feel that you have a positive attitude, a good sense of humour, meet the requirements for the role and share our passion and commitment to developing confident and capable young people by meeting their educational, health and social care needs in structured, nurturing school and home provisions.
Kedleston Group Limited is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its children and young people. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community.
We look forward to receiving your application.
Note for recruitment agencies: We prefer to hire people directly, but we do have a preferred supplier list for when we need a helping hand. We'll be in touch directly if we need you!