Our client, an Educational client based in Hollywood, are currently seeking to recruit Classroom Assistants to support their team. The position is permanent with a salary of £20,916.48 - £22,813.44 per annum. Great benefits included: annual leave, organisational pension, occupational sick pay scheme, and more. Hours of Work: Monday - Friday 8.30am-3.30pm (Thursday - 8.30am-2.30pm).
The Classroom Assistant will play a vital role in promoting independence and learning within an idyllic natural setting. Key Duties & Responsibilities:
• Working with students and colleagues to support the school's aims and ethos.
• Assisting students as directed by teaching staff, ensuring continuity of approach and educational support.
• Promoting and encouraging inclusion of students within the school setting, with their peers and within the community where appropriate.
• Supervising students during morning and lunchtime breaks, either in a group setting or in the student's classroom.
• Developing an understanding of specific student needs, following Personal Learning Plans, Care Plans, and Behaviour Support Plans, and reporting changes in progress to relevant individuals.
• Maintaining awareness of how students learn and various factors affecting their learning.
• Assisting students with personal care needs where required.
• Dealing with students displaying behaviour of concern using Positive Behaviour Support and Crisis Prevention Intervention strategies and skills for which training is provided.
General: Following all school policies, protocols, and procedures; maintaining confidentiality at all times; establishing effective working relationships with teachers and other members of staff; and actively reflecting on practice and learning from it.