Bishopswood School - Teaching Assistant
Please see attached job description for a complete outline of this role.
Supporting the Pupil:
• Drawing on knowledge of normal child development and various forms of special needs, to develop an understanding of the special needs of the child/ren concerned
• To aid the child/ren to learn as effectively as possible both in group situations and on his/her own
• To support with the child/rens care
• Help with swimming, outings, shopping, horse-riding, PE, swimming including teaching of appropriate behaviour
• To learn and consistently use signing and other communication systems to a level sufficient to meet the needs of pupils with whom you work
• To be committed to working with pupils with special needs (3-19 years) with a wide range of learning difficulties including Autism, PMLD, sensory impairment and challenging behaviours
• To develop methods of promoting/reinforcing child/ren's self-esteem
• Be aware of safeguarding children procedures
• To assist with the care of sick child/ren
Supporting the Teacher:
• Monitor and maintain an accurate record of pupil attend To support and complement the role of the teacher
• To assist, with class teacher (and other professionals as appropriate), in the development of a suitable programme for individuals or groups
• Be acquainted with and work towards the aims and objectives set for individual pupils e.g. IEP’s, SALT / Physio / OT programmes, class, department, and school
• To follow the class timetable and the teacher’s planning documentation
Supporting the School:
• To help with the writing of the home-school notebook
• To liaise, advise and consult with other members of the school who support a child
• To discharge all duties: early morning, break, dinner, and taxi duties as directed
• To be involved in general aspects of school: class displays, hall displays, school functions
• To contribute to the reviews of pupils' progress
• To attend parent meetings once a year
• To attend relevant staff meetings and in-service training after school or whole school inset days as and when required
• To maintain an up-to-date awareness of school policies and procedures
Completed application forms should be posted the school, or emailed to recruitment@bishopswoodschool.co.uk.
The Propeller Academy Trust is committed to creating a diverse workforce. We’ll consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race (including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity, age, disability, marriage, or civil partnership.
The Propeller Academy Trust and its member schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people according to child protection and safeguarding guidelines. We expect all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment.
This post is classed as having a high degree of contact with children or vulnerable adults and is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. All post holders are subject to the necessary pre-employment check, including a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check, including a Child/Adult’s Barred List check (where applicable to the role in question). Additionally, shortlisted candidates will be subject to online searches for publicly available information.
