Job title: Secondary Teaching Assistant

Job description:
Teaching Assistant wanted for a Secondary School in Basingstoke Supply Desk are working alongside a Secondary School in Basingstoke. The school are looking to recruit a teaching assistant to work the school day Monday to Friday initially for 2 terms (maternity cover). They are a supportive school and provide a friendly atmosphere for children to learn. Responsibilities As a Teaching Assistant you will be responsible for: Supporting pupils/children individually or in small groups in school/curricular activities to enhance personal development e.g. in the playground/leisure activities/school outings/practical class activities. Supervising pupil/child self-administration of medication. Offering a level of care to enable the pupil/child to function to their full potential e.g. toileting, administrating medication in line with agreed training procedures and encouraging self- help and independence. Supporting pupil/childs mobility on an emergency/short-term basis and for low level needs. Supervising non-teaching areas e.g. corridors and cloakrooms or pupils during non-teaching times e.g. wet playtimes, break times. Carrying out support programmes designed by visiting specialists e.g. speech and language programmes, physiotherapy and/or occupational therapy programmes. Supporting pupil(s)/children to follow instructions given by the class teacher, providing reassurance as necessary. The Individual You will have the ability to demonstrate tact, sensitivity and patience within this role. The individual will have an appreciation of the range of additional needs that pupils may have e.g. communication, physical, and social, emotional, behavioural. Problem solving and communication skills are also essential for this post. Before confirming this appointment, you will be required to obtain a Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate to ensure the safeguarding of children. If you want to explore this further, please call Leanne at Supply Desk on 02380 230 340 or email leanne.kimber (at) supplydesk.co.uk .

Employer Name: Geeky Jobs

Form of contact: Recruiter

Job short description: Teaching professionals not elsewhere classified

Country: United Kingdom

Contract duration: Permanent

Contract type: Full time

Source of job offer:
Department for Work and Pensions, Public Employment Services, United Kingdom

How to apply: Other - see free text

Salary currency: GBP

Salary period: Monthly