Level 2 Teaching Assistant

Main Duties:

• Assist the SENCO and class teachers with the planning and delivery of learning activities for those students with special educational needs (differentiation), including assisting with planning appropriately for different teaching styles and subjects across the school;
• Promote inclusion, independent learning, self-reliance and equality
• Work closely with the SENCO, class teachers, and nominated departments to support students’ learning needs. Support will be within the classroom, or as directed by the classroom teacher;
• Make observations and report on student progress, assisting the SENCO and class teachers with student records;
• Contribute fully to the activities offered at lunchtime and supervise, reporting to line managers only when events of significant importance occur;
• Accompany teaching staff and students on educational visits taking responsibility for student welfare for named students and supporting medical needs and where necessary assisting with personal and intimate care including toileting of students with specific needs;
• Support students with arrangements regarding transport to and from school;
• Prepare for and attend INSET and Faculty/Departmental meetings as noted on the school calendar;
• Attend and contribute to review meetings accompanying the SENCO as required; within the school day to report on student progress;
• Mentoring of key students liaising with parents to develop case study notes and checking of family histories for EHC plans; maintain appropriate regular contact with parents/carers to support progress;
• Support students in examinations, including scribing, reading and invigilation;
•  Adapting lessons and supporting students with additional educational needs;
• Where necessary, assist with the personal and intimate care including toileting of students with identified specific needs. Have responsibility for or support others in the administration of medicine to students as directed;
• Follow the moving and handling plan for those students with physical disabilities including the use of mobility aides and hoists and liaise with Manual Handling advisor as appropriate. Where necessary act as lead TA when following a plan, showing others a known routine.

Why work for us?

• At QEGSMAT, we value the hard work and dedication of our team members, and as such we believe that progression should be a simple process. That’s why we are proud to offer an Automatic Pay Review program, rather than the traditional annual pay and performance review, as part of our comprehensive benefits package.
• Continual access to CPD opportunities. QEGSMAT works with a large number of organisations to develop staff to fulfil their aspirations and potential. We are committed to providing first-rate training and development to all our staff within this evolving Trust.
• We are committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination, and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.
• QEGSMAT is a recognised Disability Confident employer.
• All staff have access to our Employee Assistance Programme which provides confidential, independent and unbiased information and guidance 24/7. This can also include bespoke counselling sessions for staff if needed.
• All roles are subject to nationally agreed terms and conditions of service.
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) with employer contributions of 23.4% for Derbyshire support staff.
• Family-friendly policies.
• Access to Flu Vaccines.
• Opportunity to work flexibly.
• Access to 750+ discounts on everyday essentials via our benefit package with Vivup