Integrated Resource Teaching Assistant x 5

Are you passionate about making a difference to our citizens and the district that they reside in? Then, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team.

Integrated Resource Teaching Assistants

As our service continues to grow and expand, we are looking for enthusiastic and dedicated Integrated Resource Teaching Assistants to join our team across a range of WISENDSS settings.

Our provisions are located throughout the district and include Primary and Secondary Resource Provisions and Specialist SEND Units:

• Newlands Resource Provision
• Northfield Resource Provision
• Methodist Resource Provision
• Moorthorpe Resource Provision
• Moorthorpe SEND Unit
• Streethouse SEND Unit
• South Ossett SEND Unit
• Featherstone Academy Resource Provision
• St Thomas a Becket Resource Provision
• St Wilfrid's Resource Provision
• Airedale Resource Provision

Current priority vacancies are at Featherstone Academy and Airedale Academy, due to the opening of new provision this year. These are both secondary inclusion resources. However, we welcome applications from across the district, as we have opportunities available in several of the settings outlined above due to the continued growth of our service.

If you are passionate about supporting children and young people with SEND and want to be part of a dynamic and expanding team, we would love to hear from you.

About the Role:

• To support the learners in our settings to access the curriculum and be included in the school community.

Key Responsibilities (as per job description):

• To assist with the personal needs of pupils including social, health, physical, hygiene, first aid and welfare matters.
• Co-ordinate the physical environment appropriate to the needs of each learner and to facilitate its use.
• To prepare the classroom for lessons and to clear afterwards.
• To assist with the display of work.
• To report to the teacher or line manager any pupil problems or behavioural difficulties in accordance with school policy.
• To report to the teacher or line manager on pupil progress and achievements in accordance with school policy.
• To provide or gather routine information to or from parents/carers under the direction of the teacher or line manager.
• To provide specialist support with learning activities to enable pupils to understand instructions and to ensure they remain on task.
• Adapts, modifies, and reformats standard learning resources and differentiated into other specialist media appropriate to pupils’ low incidence needs to facilitate full curriculum inclusion.
• Provide advice and support on the use of behaviour management systems including systems to keep pupils and staff safe.
• Demonstrate and use a broad range of knowledge, skills, and strategies to support pupils with ASD/ SLCN/PD/MD/VI/MSI/DHI/ as appropriate to setting.
• Liaise with SALT/Physiotherapist/Occupational Therapist/Audiologist/ Habilitation Specialist and other professionals as appropriate to implement, model or advise on specific programs which are relevant to pupils needs.
• To assist with the supervision of pupils outside of lesson times, including before and after school and at lunchtimes. These duties shall be undertaken within the postholder’s contractual hours.
• To liaise between the pupil, teacher, and peer group to facilitate successful inclusion.
• To undertake note-taking duties where appropriate.
• To support the child to ensure appropriate access to school outings and trips.
• Supports the development of self-esteem and the development of the identity of the child or young person.
• Make use of technological aids and Information and Communications Technology in meeting the special educational needs of ASD/SLCN/PD/MD/VI/MSI/DHI children and young people as appropriate to the setting/caseload.
• To support after school and extended school activities where appropriate under the direction of the Teacher in Charge/Senior Specialist Learning Support Officer.
• Attends and delivers staff meetings and professional development courses as required.
• Contributes to pupil assessment and reviews as well as providing information regarding the evaluation of specialist support programmes relevant to the pupil.
• Deliver appropriately differentiated curriculum and resources for pupils with SEN, considering national developments in curriculum and assessment.
• Deliver appropriate personalised support for each pupil considering the effect of complex needs upon all aspects of their development. This may include individual teaching or group interventions.
• Where necessary if planned activities do not meet pupil needs, uses specialist skills and knowledge to provide immediate differentiation according to individual need.

What will be expected from me?

• To be a supporting and reflective team member
• Work as part of a wider support team
• Positive, flexible and reflective attitude

Essential requirements:

• Please see attached job specification for essential and desirable criteria

What can I expect?

• A competitive salary
• Access to high-quality training programs to advance your career to the next level.
• We are committed to supporting the wellbeing of our staff. We recognise that resilient teams need good work life balance as well as supportive leadership.
• Discounted and subsidised public transport (Arriva Bus Annual Travel Ticket, Northern Trains Limited (NTL), MetroCard).
• Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) and a Shared Cost Additional Voluntary Contributions (AVC) scheme providing a tax efficient way to increase our pension.
• Great range of benefits including an Employee Assistant Programme, discounted membership to our excellent leisure facilities with free 12 weeks exercise program, discounts for a range of retail, entertainment, health and leisure providers, a cycle to work scheme, and many more

Want to know more?

If you would like to know more about the role, the recruitment process or working for Wakefield Council, feel free to contact.

Name: Jo Reasbeck

E-mail: jreasbeck@wakefield.gov.uk

Join us and make a real impact in the community. Apply today to become a valued member of our team!

Safeguarding

Wakefield Council is wholly committed to ensuring children and vulnerable adults are fully supported and safe. We are dedicated to the safeguarding of all children and vulnerable adults whilst promoting their welfare. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this responsibility.

DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service)

The successful applicant will be required to complete a Disclosure Application Form and to provide criminal conviction information.

Probation

In accordance with the Council Probation Procedure, this post is subject to a 6-month Probationary Period.

Fluency Duty

To comply with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), public facing roles will be subject to the Fluency Duty.

Diversity

Having a diverse workforce that is reflective of the communities we serve helps us to achieve the best outcomes for all. We encourage applications from everyone and actively seek to ensure that everyone feels included in the workplace so that we can make the most of our differences.

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