The Role

Teaching Assistants know that no two days are the same and that no two children are the same either. Our children require very special adults who can support children with complex and challenging behaviours.

TAs in our schools will understand that our children require lots of attention, just the right sort of communication, consistency and flexibility in equal measure, and a non-judgemental approach. They need to be resilient, persistent and solution focussed to meet the needs of our pupils and to do so they need to wear a lot of hats and be prepared to change them at a moment's notice!

Our Teaching Assistants will

Support teaching and learning
Work with children 1:1 or delivering sessions with small groups of students
Manage classroom resources
Take children on educational trips and visits
Have their lunch with children who struggle socially
Have a good basic understanding or English and Maths
Keep children safe when they are experiencing heightened behaviours with strong behaviour management skills and excellent communication
Create, play and teach games to pupils to develop their social skills or further learning
Create amazing displays which support teaching and create an exceptional learning environment
Celebrate success
Participate in therapeutic training sessions or reflecting on difficult periodsOur TAs are highly valued members of our team. We want our TAs to be part of the decision making that drives our school, provides outcomes for children and advocates for every child. We welcome their input in developing both the academic curriculum and the opportunities in our extra-curricular offer - bringing their own interests and passions to the table