Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant 29 Hours per week, term time only Our mission is to ‘inspire learners and change lives’ – and that includes our staff. We want to empower our teams so pupils are ready to be kind, confident and impactful world citizens. To help us, we wish to appoint a Teaching Assistant to support our SEND department. The successful candidate will: Have effective communication Ability to adapt or modify interactions to meet pupil needs Ability to summarise and present information from observations of pupil performance Effective time management, planning and collaboration Ability to provide a structured activity within a group setting Group dynamics and how to apply them Ability to recognise the range and implications of factors that impact pupil behaviour An understanding of the behaviour patterns that might indicate problems such as substance abuse, bullying or child abuse Relevant GCSE, ‘A’ level or graduate qualifications or equivalent Active in wider community inclusion for children with special educational needs and an interest in developing a career in education. In return, we offer: High quality professional development Supportive and friendly colleagues Flexible working opportunities Staff assistance programme including virtual GP appointments, counselling service, legal services Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) Cycle to work scheme Applications For further information about this role, please contact Jo Scott, Assistant Principal/ SENDCo, scottj@elatschools.co.uk. If you have any queries about the recruitment process and compliance, please contact Jen White, HR Officer, jwhite@elatschools.co.uk. Bower Park Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all students; therefore, all successful applicants will be required to undergo pre-employment checks, including satisfactory references and an Enhanced DBS check. In accordance with ELAT policies and KCSIE guidelines set out by the Department for Education, a