Primary School 1-1 Teaching Assistant
Hours:
33.75 hours per week, Monday to Friday 08:30-15:45 with a 30-minute unpaid break. We also have the opportunity for some Breakfast Club hours from 8am and Afterschool Club hours until 5pm.
General:
Mary Hare educates profoundly deaf children at its residential/day school in Berkshire, and we pride ourselves on our pupils’ achievements at Primary, GCSE, A Level as well as B Tech and Vocational Courses. We offer the opportunity to teach highly motivated children, in small classes, where you can make a real difference at this national centre of excellence for deaf education. No knowledge of sign language is required, as we follow an auditory/oral philosophy.
The Role:
We are seeking to employ a teaching assistant to work 1:1 with a young child who has additional needs to their deafness. The aim and focus of the role would be to support the child to fulfill their potential for language through oral immersion and to enable further support of the role of the Teacher of the Deaf, Speech and Language Therapists and Occupational Therapists through targeted intervention.
We are looking for enthusiastic team members who want to enhance the education of deaf children who also have additional SEND. Be part of the team helping the pupils at Mary Hare Primary to learn to grow in understanding of themselves and to develop their knowledge skills through the curriculum – with the aim of making each child a confident, self-motivated, and independent learner.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
Support the Teacher of the Deaf in promoting the learning and the well-being of the pupil by:
- Taking every opportunity to develop the pupil’s speaking and listening skills by talking to them and immersing the child in an oral and vocabulary rich environment.
- Encouraging children to persevere and enjoy communication and supporting language development by listening to the children, talking to the children and reinforcing the new vocabulary being learnt all the time.
- Supporting the teacher where appropriate on planning, target setting and evaluating.
- Taking responsibility for the effective running of interventions by attending sessions alongside the child and completing intervention between sessions
- Act on provision set out in the EHCP to provide a flexible timetable for the child under Teacher of the Deaf guidance
- Working in close collaboration with the teacher ready to anticipate the support required
- Checking cochlear implants throughout the day (after training).
- Supporting break/lunch duty to enable safe and sociable mealtimes as well as supporting play in the outdoor environment.
- Supporting the child’s general well-being and supporting positive self-esteem.
- Ensure children are kept safe.
- Taking on specific responsibilities within the team as the need arises.
- First aid (when gained qualification).
- Working flexibly across the school as required.
- GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C) including English and Maths
- Experience of supporting children 1:1 with SEND
- Experience of EYFS learning
- Level 2 or 3 Certificate in Supporting Teaching & Learning in Schools
- Level 3 Diploma in Childcare & Education
- Other equivalent relevant qualification in childcare
- An understanding of BSL to support communication in transition period
- Experience of working in a SEN environment
- Experience of planning and leading teaching and learning activities (under supervision)
- Experience working with children of Primary age
- Awareness of Safeguarding requirements and good practice within an education setting
- Be an excellent English Language role model
- Passionate and flexible individual with a strong understanding of SEN and evidence-based SEN strategies
- Is passionate about creating a safe, stimulating environment where every deaf pupil can thrive
- Understanding of language and communication development in young children
- Demonstrates adaptability and creativity in planning and delivering personalised learning to learners with SEND in addition to their deafness
- Able to follow programmes devised by specialists and carry these out to support development and progress
- Communicates effectively and builds positive relationships with pupils, families, colleagues and other professionals
- Is compassionate, patient, and resilient, with a commitment to inclusive education and continuous professional development
- Has experience of working collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams
- Organised and self-motivated, with a proven record for meeting targets and deadlines
- Able to perform well and remain professional whilst under pressure with well-developed problem-solving skills
- Dedicated team-player, who strives for excellence and leads by example
- Tactful and discreet, whilst mindful of observing Safeguarding and professional standards
All employees are expected to actively promote and demonstrate our school’s core values:
How to Apply!
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Please note that Mary Hare adheres to Safer Recruitment Standards and as such all applications must be made via the Mary Hare website and using the Mary Hare Application Form.Applications will only be considered via a completed Application Form; CV’s cannot be accepted.
Mary Hare | Arlington Manor | Snelsmore Common | Newbury | Berkshire | RG14 3BQ
This School is committed to safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a criminal records self-disclosure form and successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant employment checks. We are committed to securing genuine equality of opportunity in all aspects of our activities as an employer and education provider. The role you are applying for is ‘exempt’ from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974