Long Term Teaching Assistant

Oxfordshire

Contract Type: Full-time, Monday to Friday Contract

Duration: As soon as possible - September 2024 onwards. Trials/interviews to be held immediately

Working Hours: 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM

Are you passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of children and young people with profound learning difficulties? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team as a Long Term Supply Learning Support Assistant for a school in Carteton, Oxfordshire.

Role and Responsibilities: As a Long Term Supply Learning Support Assistant, you will play a vital role in providing essential support to our students. Your responsibilities will include:

• Assisting students with their daily activities, including personal care, mobility, and communication.
• Supporting teachers in delivering tailored lessons and implementing individual education plans.
• Creating a safe and stimulating learning environment that promotes student engagement and encourages independence.
• Collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to ensure the holistic development of each student.
• Monitoring and recording student progress and reporting observations to the relevant staff members.
• Establishing positive relationships with students, their families, and the wider school community.

Requirements:

• Experience working with children or young people is essential and experience working with profound learning difficulties is highly desirable.
• A patient, empathetic, and understanding approach to supporting mainstream individuals and individuals with diverse needs.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• The ability to work effectively as part of a team and collaborate with colleagues.
• Flexibility, adaptability, and the willingness to assist with various tasks as required.
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check.

How to Apply: If you are enthusiastic, dedicated, and committed to making a real difference in the lives of our students, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your CV and I will call you to discuss your application.