UK remote
Teaching Assistant
About this role
Join us as within our Primary school as a Teaching Assistant and you could be playing a key role in providing an invaluable programme of education for vulnerable students who present challenging behaviours. Catch22 Include schools provide an alternative to mainstream schooling for young people aged 5 to 11 years old where multiple barriers to learning have previously affected engagement and access to education. As a Teaching Assistant you will provide support for our pupils, ensuring that the education provision is of a high quality and that students are supported, motivated and challenged.
If you have the passion, resilience and determination to make a difference this really is a great opportunity to become part of a small team where you can see the impact your interventions are having. Join us and help change young people's lives for the better. As a Teaching Assistant, your main duties will be to: Engage in interventions both in and out of lessons to foster effective participation of students in the social, behaviour and academic processes of the school.
Work with the team to implement behaviour management strategies and develop relationships with students who may be vulnerable and have complex needs. Liaise with other agencies to ensure that student needs are fully met. Support the teacher in the delivery of engaging and successful lessons. For full job description and person specification please click here. As a Teacher Assistant you will need to be resilient. Ideally, you will have a good standard of education, however the role is supportive.
You will need to learn aspects of behaviour management and possess the skills and attributes to implement strategies and utilise de-escalation to diffuse behavioural issues. In addition, we are looking for candidates with: Level 2 English and Maths. Knowledge of the statutory requirements of equal opportunities, discrimination, health and safety, SEN & safeguarding of children. High expectations of students’ behaviour and clear strategies for working with challenging students.
Ability to motivate and encourage children appropriately. Ability to work independently, supported by the teacher, with groups of or individual students. Willingness to respond flexibly to the needs of a small team. Ability to work with challenging students, understand their needs and demonstrate effective behaviour management strategies as and when required. Ability to work at an advanced level with the teacher in planning and delivery of teaching activities (including those defined in Individual Education Plans).