About The Role
The candidate will have a passion for working with pupils and assisting them on their journey, which may have included all manner of set-backs in and outside of education.
The role will evolve and responsibilities may be amended by the Headteacher following consultation with the successful candidate. This job description is not exhaustive, but provides an overview of the breadth and depth of the role.
- To manage, support and develop a group of marginalised young people and their families by building trusting relationships through the use of individual sessions, group work and other interventions.
- To oversee a holistic person-centered approach to a young person’s journey from entry to exit, bridging the gap between their academic, behavioural and therapeutic needs.
- To help develop a individual education/learning plans with the class teacher.
- To provide practical support to the class teacher/other learning support assistants and pupils
- To consistently promote positive values, attitudes and behaviour
- To support pupils in their learning and development in small groups or with individual pupils as directed treating them with respect and consideration
- To help raise standards of achievement for all pupils
- To encourage the social and emotional development of pupils
- To encourage pupils to participate in all aspects of school life
- To help pupils to become more independent
- To promote the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils
- To embed safeguarding and inclusion principles at the heart of all practice.
It should be noted that the above list of principle duties is not necessarily a complete statement of the final duties of the position.
About You
- Competency in literacy and numeracy.
- Experience of working with children including those with complex, high behaviour and additional learning needs. (inc. ASC, PDA and ODD tendencies)
- Extensive behaviour management experience with students who have complex needs and extreme behaviour. (SEN/SEMH)
- Experience of working within a learning environment and being actively part of supporting the learning process.
- A knowledge of behavioural management techniques and understanding of de-escalation techniques
What can we offer?
- Competitive Salary
- Training and Qualification opportunities
- Wellness Programmes
- Pension
- Death in Service
- Vitality Healthcare
- Great discounts on gym membership, cinema tickets, driving lessons, holidays, family days out, restaurants and high street shopping.
Calcot Services for Children are committed to ensuring that all positions are subject to a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and references. Calcot services for Children is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
About Us
Eton Dorney Therapeutic School is a nurturing and friendly school where each person is valued and respected as an individual. We provide pupils with a broad and balanced education through a calm, safe and understanding setting in order for them to progress and succeed. We aim to restore confidence in pupils in an inspiring learning culture. All our pupils are provided with opportunities and experiences to be encouraged, supported and challenged, as they develop a love of learning. All pupils through the school have complex learning and behavioural needs and all have Education, Health and Care plans that are met through the careful planning and delivery of a broad and balanced curriculum.
The successful candidate will want to embrace all aspects of our therapeutic school life and embrace Eton Dorney Therapeutic School’s vision and core values. The position of Teaching Assistant is a critical component in the realisation of our school’s mission statement: ‘Eton Dorney Therapeutic School provides young people aged 5-16 with a broad and balanced education in order for them to progress and succeed in sustained education. We do this through high quality teaching and learning based on effective relationships that enable the achievement of life skills and meaningful qualifications.
At Eton Dorney Therapeutic School, we place high value on individualised professional development, regardless of career path for all school staff. The candidate for this role must be aspirational and bring considerable experience to the table to be able to lead with the Headteacher to deliver the vision and values of the school.
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Pay: From £23,499.00 per year
Work Location: In person
