NHS
Job title:
Specialist Teaching Assistant
Company
NHS
Job description
An exciting opportunity has arisen for aSpecialist Teaching Assistantto join our Education Team. This role will require the successful candidate to support an integrated and holistic approach to education, health and care, work under the direct supervision of an allocated teacher / senior specialist teaching assistant, support access to learning and provide general support to the teacher in the management of pupils in learning opportunities and to assist the teacher in providing relevant support for pupils with severe learning difficulties (SLD), profound and multiple learning difficulties (PMLD) and complex therapeutic, medical and health needs.You will be a natural and enthusiastic leader able to provide challenge and support to a high performing team.Main duties of the jobTo support an integrated and holistic approach to education, health and care.To work under the direct supervision of an allocated teacher / senior specialist teaching assistant.To support access to learning and provide general support to the teacher in the management of pupils in learning opportunities.To assist the teacher in providing relevant support for pupils with severe learning difficulties (SLD), profound and multiple learning difficulties (PMLD) and complex therapeutic, medical and health needs.About usThe Childrens Trust is the UKs leading charity for children with brain injury and complex health needs.The charity provides rehabilitation, medical care, special education, community services and expert information.Our key services are:
- Rehabilitation for children with Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
A non-maintained special school, with associated residential houses for children with complex education, health, therapy and care needs
- Support for children with ABI and their families in the communities across the UK, through our Brain Injury Community Services.
- Online information and support via our publications and braininjuryhub.co.uk
Our residential services based at our national specialist centre in Tadworth, Surrey, work in partnership with the NHS and local authorities to provide a step-down pathway of care between hospital and home. The centre is entirely child and family focused to ensure that their needs are appropriately supported.Date posted15 October 2024Pay schemeOtherSalary£23,400 to £27,693 a yearContractPermanentWorking patternFull-timeReference numberB0474-24-0142Job locationsThe Childrens TrustTadworth CourtTadworthSurreyKT20 5RUJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesThe role of Specialist Teaching Assistant is to provide high quality support for children with severe learning difficulties (SLD), profound and multiple learning difficulties (PMLD) and complex therapeutic, medical and health needs, placing their quality of life at the centre of what we do. Under direction from the teacher, and with support from the class team, you will be responsible for the development and education of all pupils in your allocated class.
- To support an integrated and holistic approach to education, health and care.
- To work under the direct supervision of an allocated teacher
- To support access to learning and provide general support to the teacher in the management of pupils in learning opportunities.
- To provide a high standard of direct care, including personal care.
Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesThe role of Specialist Teaching Assistant is to provide high quality support for children with severe learning difficulties (SLD), profound and multiple learning difficulties (PMLD) and complex therapeutic, medical and health needs, placing their quality of life at the centre of what we do. Under direction from the teacher, and with support from the class team, you will be responsible for the development and education of all pupils in your allocated class.
- To support an integrated and holistic approach to education, health and care.
- To work under the direct supervision of an allocated teacher
- To support access to learning and provide general support to the teacher in the management of pupils in learning opportunities.
- To provide a high standard of direct care, including personal care.
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
- Experience with working with children
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
- Experience with working with children
Expected salary
£23400 – 27693 per year
Location
Tadworth, Surrey
Job date
Thu, 17 Oct 2024 07:38:25 GMT
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