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One to One Teaching Assistant

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andlt;p data-start=and#34;184and#34; data-end=and#34;228and#34;andgt;andlt;strong data-start=and#34;230and#34; data-end=and#34;266and#34;andgt;One to One L3 Teaching Assistantandlt;/strongandgt;andlt;/pandgt;andlt;p data-start=and#34;268and#34; data-end=and#34;480and#34;andgt;andlt;strong data-start=and#34;268and#34; data-end=and#34;286and#34;andgt;Contract type:andlt;/strongandgt; Full-Time, Term Time Onlyandlt;br data-start=and#34;312and#34; data-end=and#34;315and#34; /andgt;andlt;strong data-start=and#34;315and#34; data-end=and#34;326and#34;andgt;Salary:andlt;/strongandgt; -20,422 - -21,111.51andlt;br data-start=and#34;347and#34; data-end=and#34;350and#34; /andgt;andlt;strong data-start=and#34;350and#34; data-end=and#34;368and#34;andgt;Contract term:andlt;/strongandgt; 12 month fixed term contract - Term Time Onlyandlt;br data-start=and#34;414and#34; data-end=and#34;417and#34; /andgt;andlt;strong data-start=and#34;417and#34; data-end=and#34;430and#34;andgt;Location:andlt;/strongandgt; Horsham, West Sussexandlt;br data-start=and#34;451and#34; data-end=and#34;454and#34; /andgt;andlt;strong data-start=and#34;454and#34; data-end=and#34;464and#34;andgt;Hours:andlt;/strongandgt; 08:30 - 16:30andlt;/pandgt;andlt;p data-start=and#34;482and#34; data-end=and#34;730and#34;andgt;At Apple Orchard, we specialise in working with adolescent males who have complex needs associated with early trauma. Working in a trauma-informed way, we seek to develop the whole person, allowing them to move on and reach transitional milestones.andlt;/pandgt;andlt;p data-start=and#34;732and#34; data-end=and#34;1003and#34;andgt;We are seeking to appoint a One to One Teaching Assistant to join our staff team. This is a full-time role, Monday to Friday, 08:30 - 16:30, term time only. The role is mainly based at one site, but can involve supporting at local PE venues and latterly college settings.andlt;/pandgt;andlt;p data-start=and#34;1277and#34; data-end=and#34;1318and#34;andgt;andlt;strong data-start=and#34;1277and#34; data-end=and#34;1318and#34;andgt;Areas of Responsibility and Key Tasksandlt;/strongandgt;andlt;/pandgt;andlt;p data-start=and#34;1320and#34; data-end=and#34;1371and#34;andgt;Working with the Headteacher and class teachers to:andlt;/pandgt;andlt;ul data-start=and#34;1373and#34; data-end=and#34;3884and#34;andgt;andlt;li data-start=and#34;1373and#34; data-end=and#34;1460and#34;andgt;andlt;p data-start=and#34;1375and#34; data-end=and#34;1460and#34;andgt;Work in line with the therapeutic approach adopted by the Apple Orchard environmentandlt;/pandgt;andlt;/liandgt;andlt;li data-start=and#34;1461and#34; data-end=and#34;1866and#34;andgt;andlt;p data-start=and#34;1463and#34; data-end=and#34;1575and#34;andgt;Aid the pupil to learn as effectively as possible both in group situations and on his/her own by, for example:andlt;/pandgt;andlt;ul data-start=and#34;1578and#34; data-end=and#34;1866and#34;andgt;andlt;li data-start=and#34;1578and#34; data-end=and#34;1620and#34;andgt;andlt;p data-start=and#34;1580and#34; data-end=and#34;1620and#34;andgt;Clarifying and explaining instructionsandlt;/pandgt;andlt;/liandgt;andlt;li data-start=and#34;1623and#34; data-end=and#34;1693and#34;andgt;andlt;p data-start=and#34;1625and#34; data-end=and#34;1693and#34;andgt;Ensuring the pupil is able to use equipment and materials providedandlt;/pandgt;andlt;/liandgt;andlt;li data-start=and#34;1696and#34; data-end=and#34;1866and#34;andgt;andlt;p data-start=and#34;1698and#34; data-end=and#34;1866and#34;andgt;Motivating and encouraging the pupil(s) as required by providing levels of individual attention, reassurance and help with learning tasks appropriate to pupilsand#39; needsandlt;/pandgt;andlt;/liandgt;andlt;/ulandgt;andlt;/liandgt;andlt;li data-start=and#34;1867and#34; data-end=and#34;1974and#34;andgt;andlt;p data-start=and#34;1869and#34; data-end=and#34;1974and#34;andgt;Assist in weaker areas, e.g. speech and language, reading, spelling, numeracy, handwriting/presentationandlt;/pandgt;andlt;/liandgt;andlt;li data-start=and#34;1975and#34; data-end=and#34;2071and#34;andgt;andlt;p data-start=and#34;1977and#34; data-end=and#34;2071and#34;andgt;Use praise, commentary and assistance to encourage the pupil to concentrate and stay on taskandlt;/pandgt;andlt;/liandgt;andlt;li data-start=and#34;2072and#34; data-end=and#34;2235and#34;andgt;andlt;p data-start=and#34;2074and#34; data-end=and#34;2235and#34;andgt;Liaise with class teacher, SENCO and other professionals about Individual Personal Education Plans (PEPs), contributing to planning and delivery as appropriateandlt;/pandgt;andlt;/liandgt;andlt;li data-start=and#34;2236and#34; data-end=and#34;2326and#34;andgt;andlt;p data-start=and#34;2238and#34; data-end=and#34;2326and#34;andgt;Provide additional nurture to individuals when requested by the class teacher or SENCOandlt;/pandgt;andlt;/liandgt;andlt;li data-start=and#34;2327and#34; data-end=and#34;2409and#34;andgt;andlt;p data-start=and#34;2329and#34; data-end=and#34;2409and#34;andgt;Be consistent and effectively implement agreed behaviour management strategiesandlt;/pandgt;andlt;/liandgt;andlt;li data-start=and#34;2410and#34; data-end=and#34;2473and#34;andgt;andlt;p data-start=and#34;2412and#34; data-end=and#34;2473and#34;andgt;Establish supportive relationships with the pupil concernedandlt;/pandgt;andlt;/liandgt;andlt;li data-start=and#34;2474and#34; data-end=and#34;2585and#34;andgt;andlt;p data-start=and#34;2476and#34; data-end=and#34;2585and#34;andgt;Promote the acceptance and inclusion of pupils with SEN, encouraging appropriate interaction between pupilsandlt;/pandgt;andlt;/liandgt;andlt;li data-start=and#34;2586and#34; data-end=and#34;2731and#34;andgt;andlt;p data-start=and#34;2588and#34; data-end=and#34;2731and#34;andgt;Monitor pupilsand#39; responses to learning activities and modify/adapt activities as agreed with the teacher to achieve intended learning outcomesandlt;/pandgt;andlt;/liandgt;andlt;/ulandgt;andlt;pandgt;andlt;strong data-start=and#34;3891and#34; data-end=and#34;3915and#34;andgt;Person Specificationandlt;/strongandgt;andlt;/pandgt;andlt;ul data-start=and#34;3937and#34; data-end=and#34;4279and#34;andgt;andlt;li data-start=and#34;3937and#34; data-end=and#34;4009and#34;andgt;andlt;p data-start=and#34;3939and#34; data-end=and#34;4009and#34;andgt;Minimum qualification of GCSE A-C or equivalent in Maths and Englishandlt;/pandgt;andlt;/liandgt;andlt;li data-start=and#34;4010and#34; data-end=and#34;4063and#34;andgt;andlt;p data-start=and#34;4012and#34; data-end=and#34;4063and#34;andgt;Level 3 or above Teaching Assistant qualificationandlt;/pandgt;andlt;/liandgt;andlt;li data-start=and#34;4064and#34; data-end=and#34;4166and#34;andgt;andlt;p data-start=and#34;4066and#34; data-end=and#34;4166and#34;andgt;Understanding of the challenges of supporting students with Emotional, Behavioural or Social needsandlt;/pandgt;andlt;/liandgt;andlt;li data-start=and#34;4167and#34; data-end=and#34;4210and#34;andgt;andlt;p data-start=and#34;4169and#34; data-end=and#34;4210and#34;andgt;Ability to work as part of a close teamandlt;/pandgt;andlt;/liandgt;andlt;li data-start=and#34;4211and#34; data-end=and#34;4279and#34;andgt;andlt;p data-start=and#34;4213and#34; data-end=and#34;4279and#34;andgt;Desirable: experience of working within a specialist environmentandlt;/pandgt;andlt;/liandgt;andlt;/ulandgt;PandoLogic. Category:Education, Keywords:Teacher Assistant, Location:Horsham, ENG-RH12 1GH