Teaching Assistant in Resource Base – Full time (Primary) required at Bridge Learning Campus
Contract: Permanent, (32.5hrs), term time only plus inset days
Salary: BG8 £26,873 - £28,770 (Actual: £20,641 - £22,098)
Hours: Mon-Fri, 32.5 hours per week (Mon-Fri, 8.15am-3.15pm)
JOB OVERVIEW
To establish with the SEND team and manage a Special Needs Resource Base for pupils from Early Years to Key Stage 2 with Education, Health, and Care Plans (EHCPs). The Teaching Assistant will be responsible for delivering targeted interventions to support pupils' specific needs as outlined in their EHCPs.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
Collaborate with the SENDCO & SEND team at BLC: Work closely with the SENDCo to understand the specific needs of the students and the goals of the resource base.
Needs Assessment: Assist in assessing the needs of the students who will use the resource base, identifying the types of resources and support required.
Layout Design: Help design the layout of the room to ensure it is functional and accessible. This might include creating different areas for various activities such as reading, sensory activities, and quiet areas.
Stocking Supplies: Ensure that the resource base is stocked with necessary supplies such as books, manipulatives, sensory tools, and specialized equipment.
Creating Materials: Assist in creating or sourcing visual aids, learning materials, and other resources tailored to the needs of the students.
Daily Schedule: Help develop and display a daily schedule that outlines the activities and support sessions for students using the resource base.
Individual Timetables: Assist in creating individualized timetables for students to ensure they receive the appropriate support at the right times.
Assistive Technology: Set up and ensure the proper functioning of assistive technologies such as communication devices, laptops with specialized software, and other tools that aid learning.
Behaviour Management: Assist in developing and implementing behaviour management strategies that create a positive and supportive environment.
Staff Training: Participate in or help organise training sessions for other staff members on how to use the resource base effectively and support SEN students. Focusing on the four areas of SEND: Communication & Interaction (CI); Cognition & Learning(CL), Social Emotional Mental Health(SEMH) needs and Sensory (SI) needs.
Student Support: Provide direct support to students, helping them navigate the resource base and use the materials and technologies available.
The culture we embrace supports all colleagues to find the best version of themselves. We play to strengths and value the diversity that a range of professionals can bring to a team. We understand time is precious and constantly strive to remove barriers to effective teaching. Professional dialogue time, and coaching conversations are key anchors that ground our practice. We believe lesson structures are underpinned by direct instruction, modelling, live marking, and timely, verbal feedback.
At Bridge Learning Campus we are proud to be a rapidly improving, growing school, judged “Good” in all areas by Ofsted in October 2021. We have an all-through campus and empower 3-16 year olds to grow into confident, respectful young adults.
We employ dedicated professionals to drive forward our values: Build, Respect, Inspire, Dare, Graft and Empower. If you are passionate about primary education and committed to an unconditional belief in the potential of all young people, we want to hear from you.
This rewarding role would suit early career teachers as well as those with more experience. Visits to the school ahead of application are welcomed.
Fluency Duty
The ability to converse at ease with pupils, parents and other users of the service and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.
Closing Date – Friday 28th June at 9am
Interview Date – Monday 8th July from 9am (details will follow for all successful applicants)
Application packs can be downloaded from Eteach - Please send your completed application.
Trust in Learning (Academies) is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments will be subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure.