Teaching Assistant Job at Young Foundations Ltd (Huddersfield)

Job Responsibility

Motivating, engaging and encouraging the pupil(s) as required by providing levels of individual attention, reassurance and help with learning tasks as appropriate to pupils' needs
Assisting in developmental areas, e.g. speech and language, reading, spelling, numeracy, handwriting/presentation etc
Promoting the acceptance and inclusion of the pupil with SEN and encouraging pupils to interact with each other in an appropriate and acceptable manner
Monitoring the pupil's response to the learning activities and, where appropriate, modifying or adapting the activities as agreed with the teacher to achieve the intended outcomes
Under the direction of the teacher, carrying out and reporting on systematic observations of pupils to gather evidence of their knowledge, understanding and skills: enabling the teacher to make judgements about each pupil's stage of development
Knowing and applying school policies on Child Protection, Health and Safety, Behaviour, Teaching and Learning, Equal Opportunities etc
Complying with legal and organisational requirements for maintaining the health, safety and security of yourself and others in the learning environment

Demonstrable levels of numeracy & literacy equivalent to GCSE (A-C) or NVQ Level 2 (or by test)
Effective computing skills for both teaching and management
Relevant work experience in a similar background within a Primary/Secondary setting
Ability to self-evaluate learning needs and actively seek learning opportunities
The ability to maintain and develop a 'culture of vigilance' with regard to safeguarding and child protection
To build positive relationships with both student and parents/carers

A rewarding career you can be truly proud of
A supportive environment that is committed to helping you flourish and deliver excellent care to the people we support
Competitive pay
Career development and training
Progression Opportunities
Salary Sacrifice scheme
Enhanced maternity package