Jobs in Ryde

I am actively looking to recuit an experienced teaching assistants to work on a 1:1 basis with children that have addition needs.

I am looking for experienced teaching assistants to work in early years, key stage one and two.

Previous experience of working with children is essential, preferably with those who have special educational needs relating to speech and language communication needs or experience in Early Years or key stage 1 and 2 provisions.

The schools will be in Portsmouth

The successful candidate will be expected to :

Be aware of the needs of pupils with speech and language communication needs
Maintain a high level of support for the child's needs.
Be willing to learn how to adapt and modify learning materials
Have experience of alternative methods of communication; ie Makaton or PECS.
Provide a high level of support to enable the child to have access to the planned Early Years curriculum.
Help the child to develop social skills and appropriate interactions with his peers.
Work closely with and be accountable to the class teacher, who will give guidance on the nature and extent of the support and supervision.
Support the child at lunchtime and break times as directed on the timetable.
Develop a good relationship with the other children in the class by encouraging and motivating.
Follow all school policies and treat all school matters as confidential.
Plan and review regularly with the class teacher.
Meet regularly with the SEN co-ordinator, contribute to Personal Plans.
Liaise with a range of professionals external to the school.
Attend appropriate Inset. Person Specification:

Have a professional approach to all aspects of school life
Have excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
Have appropriate levels of literacy and numeracy.
Have basic ability in computing.
Be able to modify resources to support personal plans
Have experience of ICT resources to support SEN children
Have extensive experience of parent liaison
Be able to work effectively as part of a successful team and show initiative.
Have experience of working with primary aged children, particularly those with special educational needs.
Have a caring, cheerful and conscientious disposition.If this sounds like the role for you or you would like more information, Please call Billie on (phone number removed) or email me your CV (url removed)