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Summary

Harris Primary Academy East Dulwich is looking for a Teaching Assistant to support individuals and groups of students to enable access to learning, contributing to the development and maintenance of a purposeful, nurturing learning environment. The successful candidate will be involved in first aid related matters and have a basic knowledge of SEND and learning barriers.

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Next Steps

If you have any questions about this opportunity, please contact us via e-mail, or call to arrange a conversation.

Before applying, please download the Job Pack for full details on the job responsibilities and person specification. You will need this when completing your application.

Please note: we may hold interviews as and when applications are received and we reserve the right to offer to a candidate prior to the closing date. We only accept applications submitted online via our careers website and which are completed before the closing deadline. With this in mind, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible and advise you check the job information as per the listing on our careers site.

Skills

Main Areas of Responsibility

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supervising and supporting identified students in 1:1, group or whole class situations
• Assisting in the development of appropriate resources, schemes of work and teaching strategies
• Assisting in evaluating identified students’ progress
• Providing detailed and regular feedback to teachers
• Leading small group sessions and interventions
• Attending to the students’ personal needs where required, including social, health, physical, hygiene, first aid and welfare matters
• Supporting with behaviour management
• Undertaking structured and agreed learning activities/teaching programmes
• Assisting with the supervision of students out of lesson times
• Establishing good relationships with students
• Promoting inclusion and acceptance of all students.
• Supporting difference and ensuring all students have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop
• Supporting students with their learning and development in respect of local and national learning strategies
• Encouraging students to interact with others and engage in activities
• Setting challenging and demanding expectations, promoting self-esteem and independence
• Preparing the classroom for lessons, clearing afterwards and assisting with the display of students’ work
• Preparing and maintaining equipment/resources and assisting students in their use
• Undertaking student record keeping
• Establishing and maintaining positive relationships with parents/carers
• Providing admin support as required e.g. photocopying, typing, filing

Qualifications & Experience

We would like to hear from you if you have:

• Qualifications to degree level or equivalent
• Basic knowledge of SEND and learning barriers
• Some knowledge of strategies in working with young people with challenging behaviours
• Knowledge of some of the social issues facing students from disadvantaged backgrounds
• Awareness of Health and Safety issues in the workplace.
• Experience of working directly with young people in an education or training environment, supporting the learning of students.
• Experience of establishing and maintaining positive working relationships with a range of stakeholders, at all levels.
• Experience of managing and being responsible for own workload.

Benefits

Professional Development & Benefits

Our people are at the heart of our success. We have developed a strong culture of collaboration and best practice, with professional development and career planning at its centre. We invest in our staff with support, coaching, mentoring, and a wide range of top-quality training programmes delivered at every level.

In addition to the opportunities for career development and progression, we also offer a competitive rewards and benefits package which includes our Harris Allowance for teachers on MPS/UPS, a Performance and Loyalty Bonus, Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions, a Wellbeing Cash Plan and many other benefits. Learn more about our benefits on our website.

Safeguarding Notice

The Harris Federation and all our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, references, an online search, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed.

Equal Opportunities

The Harris Federation is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

We value the diversity of our staff and students, and everyone at the Harris Federation is equally valued and respected. We aim to be an inclusive employer that reflects the communities we serve. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment.