Teaching Assistant - Norwich

August 1, 2024 Simone Garland

Overview

Job Title: Teaching Assistant

Reports to: Head of School

Location: Bright House (Banks House School). Norwich, but you may be required to work from other locations at the discretion of the company and with appropriate notice.

Working Hours: Full time. This post requires the employee to be present during school hours and to work 8 hours a day.

Salary: £20,516 - £23,500 depending on experience plus inspection bonus

Job Overview:

We are looking for someone who would love to work in an exciting environment as part of a great team and who would thrive knowing that they make a difference to young people’s lives every day. We are expanding our education team to support pupils with Special Needs and so we are looking to recruit two Teaching Assistants to support our pupils. If you have a particular interest in supporting young people with Autism and other learning disabilities we would be especially keen to hear from you.

As part of the team, you will be responsible for supporting children’s attainment and progress in their learning activities by working closely with a variety of professionals. You will support the teacher with resourcing activities matched to planning, supporting pupils with their learning, delivering areas of the curriculum, completing observations and assessments and providing next steps to support pupils’ development.

Banks House School provides bespoke learning opportunities for our pupils. All our staff have the opportunity to work with great facilities and contribute to a bespoke curriculum and 24/7 learning.

Our ethos expresses that all our pupils should have rich opportunities to discover what they are good at and every adult working in the school makes a substantial contribution to this endeavour.

We believe in investing in people and offer exceptional opportunities for professional development for all our staff.

We are an equal opportunities employer with a firm commitment to the professional development of all our staff. Cascade Banks House School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake relevant safeguarding checks.

Roles and Responsibilities

The successful candidate will:

To set high expectations which inspire, motivate and challenge pupils including the careful presentation of work and the care of books and equipment.
To support pupils with their learning under the direction of teachers and management
To support teachers with any administrative tasks
To promote good progress and outcomes by pupils
Demonstrate good subject and curriculum knowledge
Prepare and present displays
Take responsibility for pupils on visits, trips and out of school activities as required
Record and report on the learning needs, progress and achievements of pupils
Participate in the arrangements for preparing pupils for external examinations
Support pupils to develop their skills of independence, resilience and confidence
Support the use of ICT in the curriculum
Complete all daily cleaning checks
Administer first aid and/or medication (once trained)
Help pupils with personal care (as appropriate)

whole school organisation

To participate in curriculum and management planning meetings, meetings with colleagues, parents and other agencies.
Make a positive contribution to the wider life and ethos of the school
Work with others on curriculum and pupil development to secure improved outcomes

Health, Safety and Discipline

Promote the safety and wellbeing of pupils
Manage behaviour effectively to ensure a good and safe learning environment
Ensure that safe working practices are adopted in order to maintain a safe working environment for employees and pupils

Professional Development

Take part in the school’s appraisal and supervision procedures
Take part in further training and development in order to improve teaching and learning

Communication

Communicate effectively with pupils, parents, carers
Collaborate and work with colleagues other relevant professional within and beyond the school
Develop professional relationships with colleagues

Personal and Professional Conduct

Uphold public trust in the profession and maintain high standards of ethics and behaviour within and outside the school
Have proper and professional regard for the ethos, policies and practices of the school and maintain high standards of attendance and punctuality
Understand and act within the statutory frameworks
Safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people, following the school’s policies and staff code of conduct

Values Based Personal Qualities

Qualifications and Experience

Experience of working with children/young people with SEND

Skills and Knowledge

Knowledge of the EYFS
Knowledge of effective teaching and learning strategies
A good understanding of how children and those with SEND learn
Ability to build effective working relationships with pupils
Knowledge of guidance and requirements around safeguarding children
Knowledge of effective behaviour management strategies
Good ICT skills
Full UK Driving License

Personal Qualities

A commitment to getting the best outcomes for all pupils
High expectations of pupils attainment
Ability to work under pressure and prioritise effectively
Commitment to maintaining confidentiality at all times
Commitment to safeguarding and equality
Flexibility and a team player approach

The above is not exhaustive and the post holder will be expected to undertake any duties which may reasonably fall within the level of responsibility and the competence of the post as directed by the Head of School.

Applying For the Job:

We require all applicants to complete the attached application form to be considered for a position at Cascade. The form takes approximately 40-50 minutes to complete, so please ensure you have enough time. If you encounter any issues while filling out the form, please contact the Cascade Recruitment Team: recruitment@cascade-care.com