Teaching Assistant

To work collaboratively with the class teacher in order to support outstanding lessons and student’s emotional health and wellbeing. As an Academy our key focuses will be: 1) Re-engagement, raising aspiration and motivating Recognising that personal and emotional development, independent living and decision-making skills and discovering meaningful interests and goals are essential to educational success. A personalised curriculum including specific engagement activities based on the interests of each individual learner. Positive and trusted adult role models in the form of Teaching Assistants and qualified teachers recruited for their enthusiasm for working with disconnected young people and their ability to understand and adapt, in order to meet the needs of the students. Opportunities to support social and emotional needs through individual programmes and a varied curriculum. 2) Unlocking every child’s potential The curriculum will determine the knowledge and skills students will learn at each stage. It is planned efficiently to Support exceptional lessons where students make outstanding progress, and are able to relate their learning to the wider world. Individual learning programmes, based on the interests and skills of the students and which draw upon the diverse range of pastoral, vocational, engagement and personal and social development activities. Small groups of students (max 1:8) with capability to offer 1 to 1 student support. Practical application of English and Maths to develop skills that prepare for accreditation and work towards independence and social integration. 3) Recognising and celebrating achievement Positive learning environments with praise for success and recognition of achievement. Regular liaison with parents and carers to involve them fully in the education of their children including weekly progress telephone calls. Celebration of success through: weekly celebrations with students and staff; rewards for targeted