SEN Teaching and Learning Assistant

Inspired Education is the leading global group of premium schools, with a
portfolio of over ‎100 premium private schools spanning six continents which
utilise proven educational practices from every corner of the globe, ensuring
over ‎80,000 students receive a world-class learning experience from
Kindergarten to Year ‎13. In addition, we are delighted to be recognised in the
top ‎10 highest value private companies in the UK by Beauhurst.

In over ‎24 countries, Inspired schools are individually developed and anchored
in the vibrant cultures of their respective locations. They collectively form
an international family of schools that nurtures each student's academic and
personal development in a progressive, dynamic, and innovative learning
environment.

By joining our award-winning team of over ‎12,000 employees, you can work in
state-of-the-art facilities alongside industry-renowned educators and leaders
in some of the world's most desirable locations. We invest heavily in our team
members who enjoy industry-leading professional development, exceptional
career opportunities, and mobility across our group.
ROLE SUMMARY:
Reporting into Head of Primary School, we are seeking an outstanding,
committed and energetic Teaching and Learning Assistant to join King 's School
The Crown. The candidate must be a team player and must have a passion to
achieve the highest levels of learning and a culture of excellence for
themselves and their students.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
* To assist pupils to become better learners.
* To support pupils to overcome barriers to learning so they are able to work independently and in the company of other pupils.
* To develop a mutually supportive relationship with the teaching staff to help pupils again access to the curriculum by differentiating instructions and resources.
* To work as part of a flexible and supportive team to further the ethos of the school.
* To undertake the relevant training to enhance personal development and use the knowledge to benefit the school and its pupils.
* To attend Staff, Key Stage and TLA meetings to develop and disseminate good practice.
* Be aware of the teacher's weekly planning and be ready to assist with lesson preparation by preparing resources.
* Display pupils' work as requested and remove when necessary.
* Assist with the supervision of snack and lunch times.
* Supervise pupils in the communal areas to ensure a high standard of behaviour is maintained.
* Carry out allocated playground, lunchtime and after-school duties as agreed.
* Escort children to and from the school buses at the start and end of day except where other duties, as agreed by the Head of Primary, prevent this.
* Provide duty-cover for absent colleagues when requested to do so by a line manager.
* Reward and sanction children in accordance with the school's 'Positive Behaviour' policy to ensure the school's high standards of behaviour and discipline are maintained.
* Act as a role model for pupils.
* To promote the school positively at all times.
* To work with fellow colleagues in a spirit of mutual cooperation to maintain and enhance a pleasant professional working environment.
* Support pupils during lessons as directed by the class teacher.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:
* Ability to work effectively both as part of a team and also independently.
* Ability to work collaboratively and supportively with colleagues within school and parents.
* Ability to manage commitments and deadlines.
* Commitment to continuing personal and professional development.
* Demonstrated commitment to the highest standards of accuracy, attention to detail, and handling of confidential information.
* Demonstrated knowledge and experience with the use of ICT in teaching and learning support.
* Ability to contribute to the School's clubs or Sports programme.
* Bachelor's degree or relevant higher-level qualification or vocational training which can be practically applied to supporting pupil development.
* Minimum ‎3 years' teaching and learning support experience in Education sector.

SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT
Inspired Education Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the
welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and
other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practices and
pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is
confirmed.