Sen Teaching Assistant; Temporary

Position: Sen Teaching Assistant (Temporary)
Location: Greater London

Responsible, under the direction or instruction of the Class Teacher and leadership team, to work as part of a team to support pupils who have autism and moderate and/or severe learning difficulties with their learning, communication and independence.

To support access to learning for pupils and provide general support to the Class Teacher in the management of pupils across the Trust.

To work under the guidance of class teachers and the leadership team to perform all general duties associated with supporting pupils within the classroom setting. This will include supporting learning in all subjects including reading, writing and maths, maintaining the learning environment and practical classroom organisation. Work may be carried out in the classroom or outside the main teaching area under the guidance of teaching staff.

To be fully aware and understand the duties and responsibilities outlined in Keeping Children Safe in Education in relation to child protection and safeguarding children and young people;

• To be fully aware of the principles of safeguarding;

• Supervise and support pupils ensuring their safety;

• Be aware of, and comply with, policies and procedures relating to safeguarding, health, safety and security of pupils, confidentiality and data protection.

• Reporting all concerns to an appropriate person.

• Prepare the classroom for all lessons and clear afterwards, ensuring materials and equipment are clean, in working order and safely stored.

• Comply with all policies that promote health and safety

• To implement any individual risk assessments and to follow risk assessments when off site

• To provide support for pupils’ emotional and social development by encouraging and modelling positive behaviour;

• To promote the acceptance and inclusion of pupils, encouraging pupils to interact with each other in an appropriate and acceptable manner;

• Follow behaviour plans and Education and Health Care targets;

• Support the class teacher in the positive behaviour management