Job Description
/ Service Area / Location
Children and Young People / Ashley Gardens, HA9 8NP
School / Scale
Ashley College
Medical Needs PRU / GS4 – Spinal Points 18-21
Will be Pro Rata
Post Title / Reports To
Teaching Assistant / Senior Leadership
Restricted / Hours of Work
Enhanced DBS and List 99 Required / 36 hours per week
40 weeks per annum
JOB PURPOSE
We are looking to appoint a highly motivated and committed Teaching Assistant who ispassionate about improving the life chances of our pupils and shares our vision and ambitions.
Under the instruction and guidance of teaching staff and Senior Leadership, the Teaching Assistant will enable access to learning for pupils and contribute towards providing high quality education for all pupils and to improving the quality of learning and standards of achievement.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Ashley College is a pupil referral unit catering for vulnerable pupils with medical health needs. It provides support for Brent children and young people who are unable to attend mainstream schooling due to health needs. We have 35 pupils at any one time - 20 KS3-KS4 pupils at the centre and 15 KS1-KS4 pupils receiving home tuition. Many of the pupils may also have other learning needs (SEND, ASD, OCD, etc). We provide effective education and support enabling pupils to reintegrate back into mainstream or transition to other educational institutes and go onto achieving their potential.
The school has a warm, welcoming atmosphere in an attractive location. We have a small team of dedicated and committed staff who teach a broad, personalised and enriched curriculum catering for the needs of individual pupils in a nurturing environment. Our staff provide a wide range of support and qualifications to our students. Our centre based group sizes are small, no more than 8 in a class.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
  • To provide in class support to pupils or groups of pupils who require extra support with their learning.
  • To work closely with the classroom teacher both in advance of the lesson and during the lesson to ensure the best learning outcomes for those pupils.
  • To withdraw pupils from lessons when necessary in order to give them extra support. This may include pupils who need extra EAL, literacy or numeracy support.
  • Contribute to the development and implementation of Pupil Learning Profile and other documents for our pupils.
  • Accompany trips and outside visits as required.
  • Supervise pupils at breaks and lunchtimes and take duties as required.
  • To cover lessons when required.
  • To contribute to the school’s extra curricula programme.
  • To provide general administrative and classroom assistance to the classroom teacher in charge of effectively delivering pre-planned lessons.
  • To assist in the organisation and maintenance of resources
  • To photocopy, laminate, sort, file, and assist in the preparation of resources for lessons to be used by the classroom teacher and/or teaching team
Support for Learning
  • Creating and maintaining a purposeful, orderly and supportive environment, in accordance with lesson plans
  • Use strategies, agreed with the teacher, to support pupils to achieve learning targets
  • Assist with the planning of learning activities on a regular basis
  • Contribute to the selection and preparation of appropriate teaching resources
  • Monitoring pupil responses to learning activities and accurately recording achievements/progress as directed
  • Provide detailed and regular feedback to teachers on pupil achievement, progress, issues etc.
  • Establish constructive relationships with parents
  • Assist with the display of pupils’ work
Please note that the above mentioned duties are neither exclusive nor exhaustive and the postholder may be required to carry out appropriate duties as may be required by the Senior Leadership Team within the grading level of the post and the competence of the postholder.
This job description may be amended at any time in consultation with the postholder.
PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Contribute fully to the creation of an inspiring learning environment for our pupils
  • To form and maintain appropriate relationships and personal boundaries with children, young people and parents/carers
  • Appreciate and support the role of other professionals, establishing constructive relationships, with staff and other agencies.
  • Conduct yourself in an appropriate professional manner at all times to support and foster the ethos and aims of Ashley College.
  • Be aware of, and complying with, school policies and procedures, e.g. safeguarding, health and safety, confidentiality and physical intervention
  • Be aware of and supporting difference and ensuring all pupils have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop
  • Attend all relevant meetings as required
  • Participate in training, other learning activities and performance development as required

CONFIDENTIALITY
The nature of the role requires a high degree of initiative, confidentiality, tact and discretion when giving or receiving information. Confidentiality must be upheld at all times.
DBS Status / Enhanced Barred List: Child
Politically Restricted / No
The successful candidate will have the following attributes and competencies:
Essential / Desirable
Qualifications: / GCSE Level Maths and English or equivalent
A Levels. / Degree
Knowledge: / Working knowledge of KS3 and KS4 Curriculum
Understanding of Safeguarding and Child Protection protocols / Pedagogical knowledge, including AfL
Experience:
/ Experience of working KS3 and KS4 pupils
Experience of supporting pupils of all abilities to make excellent progress / Experience of supporting pupils with SEN
Personal Qualities: / Commitment to the ethos of the school
Strong interpersonal, written and oral communication skills
Commitment to personal professional development
Outstanding organisational skills
A belief in the unlimited potential of every pupil
Strong ICT skills and an interest in, and enthusiasm for, the use of technology in education
Willing to accept constructive feedback and learn from it.
Able to embrace and manage change
Able to relate well to children and develop effective professional working relationships with adults
Approachable and empathetic to the needs of others
Enthusiastic and an able to use own initiative
Able to prioritise and work flexibly as workloads require, and a willingness to take ownership of tasks
Attention to detail and able to actively question and clarify information
A role model who demonstrates professionalism at all times
A keen sense of humour and a positive ‘can do’ attitude
Able and willing to undertake additional duties as part of the whole-school team