Teaching Assistant - Harrow
- Harrow, Greater London
- Permanent
- Full-time
- A caring, patient and resilient individual with a genuine interest in supporting young people.
- A team player with strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- 5 GCSEs (or equivalent) grades A*-C including English, Maths and Science.
- Experience working with children aged 11-16 is desirable.
- Attend to the pupils' education, social and personal needs, and implement related programmes, including academic, social, health, physical and welfare matters;
- Working with students to develop their skills that are reliant on vision, speech, language and communication;
- Supervise and support pupils ensuring their safety and access to learning;
- Establish good relationships with pupils, acting as a role model and being aware of, and responding appropriately to, individual needs;
- Promote the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils;
- Encourage pupils to interact with others and engage in activities led by the teacher.
- Provide support to pupils where there is a clearly identified need under the direction of the teacher and/or Senco;
- Provide opportunities for pupils to practise new skills as part of a planned programme;
- Be aware of pupil problems/progress/achievements and report to the teacher as agreed;
- Undertake pupil record keeping as requested;
- Support the teacher in managing pupil behaviour, reporting difficulties as appropriate;
- Gather/report information from/to parents/carers as directed;
- Provide clerical/admin support e.g., photocopying, typing, filing, as required.
- Assist with the supervision of pupils out of lesson times
- GCSE English and Maths grade C or higher, or equivalent
- Participate in development and training opportunities
- Knowledge of relevant education policies, procedures
- Knowledge of how children develop and learn
- Understanding basic learning strategies for development
- Working with or caring for children of relevant age
- Use basic technology - computer, video, photocopier
- Verbal and written communication skills to communicate effectively
- Numeracy skills appropriate to the learning level of the pupils
- Ability to relate to and work well with children and adults
- Work constructively as part of a team, understanding classroom roles and responsibilities and your own position
- Dealing with difficult situations and problem solving
- Ability to maintain a professional and flexible approach
- Ability to maintain records
- Know when to seek advice
- Displays commitment to the protection and safeguarding of children and young people, and has an up-to-date knowledge of relevant legislation and guidance in relation to working with, and the protection of, children and young people.