Specialist Support Assistant in School

 

Main characteristics

Location

Chesham, Buckinghamshire

Company

Supply Desk

Salary

£75 - £100/day

Employment type

Contract

Category

Education

Job summary

Specialist Support Assistant in School

Chesham

Full-time or Part-time Position Available

Starting - Asap

Pay: £75-100 per day

No specific qualifications needed!

Culture and ethos

Lead with love.
Put children and young people at the heart of everything you do.
Work with mission integrity for the benefit of all within the school community
Develop and sustain a calm, safe and purposeful learning culture in the school.
Develop the respectful and inclusive ethos of our Trust.
Engage with the Trust vision and values.
Always be a learner: engage with reading and research, best practice and new ideas from other schools, and other forms of professional development.
In class / out of class support for behaviour and learning

Provide learning support for KS3 students in the class as directed by the class teacher.
Support the Class Teacher with the implementation of academic and SEMH baseline assessments for students.
Work one-to-one with students or in small groups, according to a programme or planning created and overseen by the class teacher.
Provide behaviour support for SEMH students in the class and throughout the school as directed by the class teacher or SLT. This includes the appropriate use of physical intervention in line with School
Policy if required.
Understand and follow the 6 Principles of Nurture when interacting with students.
Re-integration Support - TBC

Potential to provide in person and/or remote support where appropriate for students at their mainstream school, as part of a planned re-integration package.
Administrative support for the class teacher

Support the class teacher with any administrative tasks, for example printing or photocopying resources, creating displays, organising the classroom, contacting parents etc.
Support the class teacher to ensure accurate records are maintained of learning and progress, academically and in terms of students SEMH progress.
Safeguarding

Ensure that all students feel and are safe in school.
Follow the Safeguarding Policy properly and completely.
Undertake any other duties within the competency of the post as determined by the Head of School.
Qualifications

Qualifications in English and Mathematics at GSCE level, or a willingness to work towards these.
Qualifications related to supporting young people in an educational setting, or a willingness to work towards these.
Commitment to all CPD offered.
Experience

Experience of working in an AP or SEMH special setting (desirable)
Experience of working with children who display challenging behaviour
Experience of teaching or leading small classes or groups of students in activities
Experience of planning and delivering interventions (desirable)
Skills

The ability to prioritise, plan and organise yourself and others
The ability to establish trusting relationships with students, families and professionals
The ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
The ability to work collaboratively with the team and external partners
Effective communication skills, both verbal and written, in order to maintain accurate records and documentation and provide written reports as requested.
Effective use of IT for monitoring and recording.
Personal Qualities

Confident and calm in difficult situations
Loving and warm personality
Creative, dynamic approach anticipating and solving challenges
Other Factors

A commitment to Equal Opportunities
Driving licence and access to a vehicle essential

For those intrigued by this captivating opportunity, please connect with us at or forward your updated CV to Andre

Supply Desk operates in close partnership with numerous Local Authorities, presenting diverse openings in Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire, and Buckinghamshire. In addition to competitive compensation, we are unwavering in our commitment to your professional development and extend a pension contribution program. Your journey will also be supported by a dedicated consultant every step of the way.

Supply Desk upholds a steadfast commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young individuals. Successful candidates will be required to complete an enhanced DBS (formerly CRB) check, which must be maintained throughout the duration of employment and in accordance with Safer Recruitment standards