Teaching Assistant Norwich, England
Job description
We are looking for someone who would like to work in an exciting environment as part of a great team and who would thrive knowing that they make a difference to young people’s lives every day, contributing to life beyond school hours. We are expanding our education team to support pupils with Special Needs and are looking to recruit a colleague who has, or would like to develop a specialist area of SEND. If you have a particular interest in forest schools or supporting young people with Autism and other learning disabilities we would be especially keen to hear from you.
Banks House School provides bespoke learning opportunities for our pupils. All our staff have the opportunity to work with great facilities and contribute to a bespoke curriculum and 24/7 learning.
Our ethos expresses that all our pupils should have rich opportunities to discover what they are good at and every adult working in the school makes a substantial contribution to this endeavour.
We believe in investing in people and offer exceptional opportunities for professional development for all our staff.
We are an equal opportunities employer with a firm commitment to the professional development of all our staff.
Cascade Banks House School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake relevant safeguarding checks.
Responsibilities:
To set high expectations which inspire, motivate and challenge pupils including the careful presentation of work and the care of books and equipment.
To support pupils with their learning under the direction of teachers and management
To support teachers with any administrative tasks
To promote good progress and outcomes by pupils
Demonstrate good subject and curriculum knowledge
Prepare and present displays
Take responsibility for pupils on visits, trips and out of school activities as required
Record and report on the learning needs, progress and achievements of pupils
Participate in the arrangements for preparing pupils for external examinations
Support pupils to develop their skills of independence, resilience and confidence
Support the use of ICT in the curriculum
Complete all daily cleaning checks
Administer first aid and/or medication (once trained)
Help pupils with personal care (as appropriate)
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: From £20,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounted or free food
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Private medical insurance
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Norwich: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Childcare: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 29/06/2023
Expected start date: 04/09/2023
