The role of Specialist Teaching Assistant is to provide high quality support for children with severe learning difficulties (SLD), profound and multiple learning difficulties (PMLD) and complex therapeutic, medical and health needs, placing their quality of life at the centre of what we do.

Under direction from the teacher, and with support from the class team, you will be responsible for the development and education of all pupils in your allocated class.

We welcome applications from all who share our ambition regardless of background. We will strive to ensure that any reasonable adjustments are made in respect of interview and working arrangements.

• To support an integrated and holistic approach to education, health and care.
• To work under the direct supervision of an allocated teacher
• To support access to learning and provide general support to the teacher in the management of pupils in learning opportunities.
• To provide a high standard of direct care, including personal care.

• Supporting EHCP delivery in school. Under the guidance and supervision of the teacher.
• Assists in the delivery of educational work programmes by participating in day-to-day learning activities
• Discusses with and reports back to the teacher on the engagement in learning of pupils
• Support the class team to maintain the learning environment.
• Working alongside class team, support the learning and care routines of pupils
• Works as part of a team to ensure that the wellbeing, behaviour, and personal development of pupils enhances their learning opportunities and life skills and has an understanding of pupil’s happiness
• Learns to effectively use and understand various electronic platforms (ECR, ClassDojo, Evidence PP) to support learning and monitor individual pupil progress.
• Communicates effectively with children and young people, families, and members of the inter-professional teams.
• Understands a range of communication methods and styles that could help meet the child/young person’s communication needs, wishes and preferences.
• Recognises barriers to effective communication and reduces these as appropriate.
• Clearly reports any concerns to senior staff and actions as instructed.Participates effectively in education, therapy, medical and care meetings.
• Utilise efficiently The Children’s Trust Information technology systems of communication and assists Children’s Support Assistants – Level 1 (and any others) in their development of effective IT skills.