The Grange School - Teaching Assistant

Cheshire
The Grange School
£19,558 per annum
Full-time | Fixed Term | Term Time

Summary

To provide dedicated learning and care support for a pupil with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).

Detail

Purpose of the Role

To provide dedicated learning and care support for a pupil with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). This includes delivering targeted 1:1 intervention, supporting the pupils in the Learning Support Area, and collaborating with teaching staff to plan and implement structured activities outside of the classroom. The role also involves delivering small-group interventions to meet individual learning and development goals.

Responsibilities

Develop positive, supportive relationships with pupils to encourage progress, build self-esteem, and foster independence.
Communicate clearly and sensitively, adapting your approach to meet individual pupil needs and learning styles.
Provide support to pupils with a range of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), including Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).
Promptly identify and escalate any safeguarding or welfare concerns in line with the school’s safeguarding procedures.
Promote and maintain high standards of behaviour, addressing incidents in accordance with the school's behaviour policy.
Contribute to the planning, implementation, and review of individual education plans (IEPs) and support strategies tailored to pupils’ needs.
Deliver one-to-one and small group support for pupils with additional needs, including those with an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP).
Use a range of teaching and learning strategies to help pupils engage in learning and develop greater independence within group and class settings.
Adapt and modify materials and resources to ensure full access to a broad and balanced curriculum.
Implement planned inclusion programmes and targeted interventions as directed by SENCO.
Deliver specific intervention and support strategies tailored to individual pupils, under the guidance of the class teacher and SENCO.
Provide regular feedback to pupils on their progress, achievement, and areas for development.
Support the effective use of ICT to enhance learning and engagement across subjects.