• Job Title: Teaching Assistant
• Location: Eastbourne
• Salary: TA2 Starting Salary: £14,733.00pa pro rata (£17,866.00 FTE) which equates to Grade 3 point 7 on the Support Staff Pay Scale for 2021-2022.

• TA3 Starting Salary: £15,027.69 pa pro rata (£18,223.00 FTE) which equates to Grade 4 point 9 on the Support Staff Pay Scale for 2021-2022.

• Working Hours:　35 Hours per week, 43 weeks per year (includes 36.4 weeks of term time plus 1 week of INSET plus 5.6 weeks paid holiday/bank holidays)
• Holidays: Term time only plus 6 additional weeks to be worked in the school holidays.

HR GO Recruitment are looking for an exceptional candidate for the post of Teaching Assistant. The ideal candidate will be experienced in working with young children with ASD and have a person-centered approach. The general expectation of this role is that you can work on a 1:1 or small group basis, supporting the students with their SEMH needs. You will be working within a small team of highly dedicated and flexible staff who understand the need to be flexible in approach so that all children can be successful.

Main Responsibilities

• To aid pupils to learn as effectively as possible both in group situations and on his/her

  own.
• To establish supportive relationships with the pupil(s) concerned.
• To promote the acceptance and inclusion of the pupil(s) with SEN, encouraging pupils to interact with each other in an appropriate and acceptable manner.
• Monitor the pupil's response to the learning activities and, where appropriate, modify or adapt the activities as agreed with the teacher to achieve the intended learning outcomes. Give feedback on achievements in order to reinforce and develop self reliance and self-esteem, including marking children's work.
• To support the pupil(s) in developing social skills both in and out of the Classroom.
• To support the use of ICT in learning activities.
• Under the direction of the teacher, carry out and report on systematic observations of pupils to gather evidence of their knowledge, understanding and skills upon which the teacher makes judgements about their stage of development. Provide this feedback on the pupil(s)' learning and behaviour to the teacher/SENCO, including feedback on the effectiveness of the behaviour strategies adopted.
• When working with a group of pupils, understand and use group dynamics to promote group effectiveness and support group and individual performance.
• To prepare work and activities in advance of the lesson (within employed hours) e.g. operating AVA equipment as required i.e. photocopier, laminator, making books, labels, signs and undertaking practical tasks to maintain a good standard of classroom appearance.
• Where appropriate to develop a relationship to foster links between home and school, and to keep the school informed of relevant information.
• To take part in training activities offered by the school and the county to further knowledge (within employed hours).
• To be willing to support playground/break time supervision e.g. educational games, homework clubs etc. (within employed hours).
• To accompany teacher and pupils on educational visits.
• To carry out the above duties in accordance with the Children's Services Equal opportunities Policy.

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