ACS International Schools Cobham is seeking an experienced Teaching Assistant to join our Lower School teaching team to support a student 1:1, for an immediate start.
Overall Job Purpose:
Assist the pupil with SEND requirements to help them succeed in their learning environment
Support with academic, behavioural and social development while adhering to the IEP as established by the school.
Main Responsibilities:
Student Support:
- Provide direct assistance with completing academic tasks, including classroom activities, assignments, and tests
- Implement strategies and interventions outlined in the student’s IEP to support their goals.
- Assist the student in developing social skills and appropriate behaviour in a school setting
- Provide personal care assistance if required, including mobility support, toileting, and feeding as outlined in the student’s IEP
- Maintain regular communication with the student’s parents, teachers, and SEN staff to provide updates on the student’s progress and address any issues or concerns.
Classroom Assistance:
- Ensure the student’s safety and well-being throughout the school day
- Collaborate with the classroom teacher to create a supportive learning environment tailored to students’ needs
- Monitor and document the student’s progress and behaviour, reporting any concerns to the appropriate school staff.
Work Schedule:
The 1-to-1 Teaching Assistant is required to work durian term time only when the student is present in school. The schedule may vary depending on the student’s attendance, school holidays, and other factors impacting the student’s presence at school.
Knowledge and Skills:
- Relevant experience with children
- Basic computer skills.
Personal Qualities:
- Demonstrate appropriate initiative and accept change with flexibility
- Be able to effectively communicate, observing confidentiality as appropriate
- Display enthusiasm for working with children
- Interact positively and respectfully with parents and colleagues
- Demonstrate an ability to reflect on own professional performance and impact on student learning
- Project a positive and professional ethos with a mature approach.
Start date: ASAP
Working hours: Monday – Friday, term time only, depending on the student’s attendance
Location: ACS Cobham, Surrey, KT11 1BL
Application closing date: 30th September 2024.
ACS is committed to inclusion across race, gender, faith, identity and abilities. We believe that diversity helps us to fulfil our purpose, realise our vision and exemplify our values. ACS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and, as an employee of ACS, you are expected to share this commitment. This position is therefore subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check.
