Teaching Assistant
Benedict House Preparatory School
Bexley
- Expired
- Salary:
- in the region of £15,000 - £18,000 pro rata
- Job type:
- Part Time, Permanent
Job overview
Hours of work: There is some flexibility with the hours but core hours are likely to be 9am – 3pm for two or three days per week (term-time only)
We are looking for a flexible, creative individual to provide 1:1 support to ensure the full inclusion of a child in Year 1 who has autism and communication difficulties.
The role is based at a small, independent primary school and will entail working closely with the class teacher, TA and will be supervised by the SENCo. It is a role that would suit a graduate, someone who is looking to gain experience before applying for a PGCE or perhaps an experienced teacher wishing to move into SEN.
Duties include:
- modelling and teaching age-appropriate social skills
- adapting the class teacher’s plans as necessary to ensure the pupil is able to access the learning
- preparing and creating resources
- implementing programmes devised by external agencies e.g. SALT, OT
- helping the child develop strategies to deal with sensory overload issues
- leading focus group activities
- providing support at playtimes and lunchtimes
- keeping accurate records and liaising with parents and other professionals as required
Selection for interview will depend upon applicants providing evidence of:
- experience of working with young children with autism (D)
- the ability to work independently (E)
- a readiness to learn and apply new skills and strategies (E)
- a high level of organisation (E)
- being able to be firm but fun and with high expectations for attainment (E)
- an excellent standard of spoken and written English (E)
- a solution-focused approach to problem solving (E)
- an understanding of how ABA is used with children who have autism (D)
- experience of supporting learning in a mainstream school (D)
- experience of working with therapists e.g. SALT, OT, ABA (D)
- qualified to at least NVQ level 3 or equivalent (E)
D = desirable, E = essential
If you think this sounds like the role you have been looking for, please send your CV with letter of application to nigel.kynaston@benedicthouseprepschool.co.uk.
Benedict House Preparatory School
1-5 Victoria Road
Sidcup
DA15 7HD
Tel: 020 8300 7206
About Benedict House Preparatory School
We place great emphasis on providing a supportive, caring educational environment at the school with pastoral care a central element of life at Benedict House. With small classes throughout, teachers are able to educate, encourage and nurture pupils on an individual level and help in the development of their knowledge, character and personality. The vibrant learning environment is one where children feel safe, happy and challenged to always achieve their best.
- Co-Educational (Pre-School – Year Six)
- A happy, enthusiastic community
- Outstanding results
- Significant 11+ success
The result of this careful attention is plain to see, children leave Benedict House in Year Six as confident, well-rounded young people who are ready for the challenges both inside and outside of their next school.
Academically, Benedict House always ranks in the upper echelons of leagues tables. Locally, we have been the most successful 11+ school in Bexley on numerous occasions with our results guaranteeing that a significant proportion of our Year Six move on to grammar schools every year. Nationally, we are an annual fixture in the Top 100 Prep School within The Sunday Times Parent Power league tables, which are based the strength of SATS results and in 2015 enjoyed our highest placement yet, ranking 9th in the country.
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