Job details

Employer	Elthorne Park High School
Location	Ealing, London
Salary	Scale 4 – actual salary £21,168 - £22,222
Contract type	Full Time (32.5 hours pw), term time
Contract term	Permanent
Job dates
Posted	27th March 2023
Closing date	Midday on Monday 17th April 2023
Job starts	As soon as possible

Welcome to Elthorne Park High School: a successful and significantly oversubscribed 11-18 mixed school with around 1100 students based in West London. A high-performing school that’s risen to become one of the top 250 in the country, we’re continuing to improve. That’s a reflection of our exceptional team, as well as our students who are not only thoughtful and resilient, but hardworking and eager to learn too.

With a new £14 million state of the art building equipped as a centre of excellence, we can offer a range of outstanding resources – including 10 bookable ICT suites, a faculty-wide Wi-Fi network and interactive whiteboards in every classroom. What’s more, we have a highly effective behaviour management system in place, so you’re able to focus on that you do best: teaching. 

For further information and an application form please visit our website www.ephs.ealing.sch.uk and forward completed forms to Ms Wendy Henderson, the Headteacher’s PA on whenderson@ephs.ealing.sch.uk 

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will need to undertake a DBS enhanced clearance for the school.

Job title	Teaching Assistant  (Alternative Resource Provision)
Salary Scale	Scale 4 (actual salary £21,168 – £22,222)
Responsible to	ARP Centre Manager
Purpose of Role	To support students’ learning, social, emotional and physical development towards independence within the school, in the context of the school community, class and small groups. To work under the supervision and guidance of the ARP Centre Manager  to support students with additional needs  To provide general support to subject teachers in the organisation and management of students and the classroom, and contribute feedback on pupils’ achievement and progress
General Responsibilities	To promote the inclusion of all students, ensuring they have equal access to opportunities to learn and to develop

In addition to carrying out the duties of a School Teacher as set out in the School Teacher’s Pay Conditions Document, you will have the following responsibilities:

Main responsibilities and tasks

Support for Pupils

• To facilitate and contribute to students’ learning and help students access the curriculum

• Clarify and explain classroom instructions and lesson content
• Assist in areas such as language, reading, spelling, handwriting, presentation, numeracy and behaviour
• Help students concentrate and finish work set
• Meet physical and sensory needs as necessary
• Ensure students are able to use equipment and materials provided, and differentiate/adapt as necessary
• Aim to foster independence and provide challenge to students 

• To undertake the role of keyworker for students with additional needs, liaising with teachers, parents and other agencies under the direction of the ARP Centre Manager
• To exchange and review information, both formally and informally, on the day-to-day management of students, with colleagues
• To assist with the general pastoral care of students, including helping students who are unwell, distressed or unsettled 
• To be aware of students’ individual needs, targets and strategies as outlined in their files and student profile.  

Support for the Teacher

• To work in collaboration with subject teachers and departmental colleagues to support the teaching and learning activities in the classroom.
• To provide regular feedback to teachers on pupil’s’ achievement and progress

Support for the School

• To have knowledge of additional needs
• To ensure the smooth running of the school day by providing cover for absent TA colleagues when required
• To have awareness of policies and procedures related to child protection, health and safety, SEN/Inclusion and data protection reporting all concerns to the named person
• To assist with the supervision of students out of lesson time but during the school day, as necessary for their safety or well-being, or to advance their learning or social interaction.
• To accompany teaching staff and students on visits and out of school activities within contracted hours as required
• To attend relevant meetings and participate in training opportunities and professional development as required
• Other responsibilities of a similar nature and a similar responsibility level to those described may be allocated from time to time.

This job description is not necessarily a comprehensive definition of the post. It will be reviewed at least once a year and it may be subject to modification or amendment at any time after consultation with the holder of the post.

The following aspects will be assessed in different ways, as shown: A= Application Form; I = Interview; T = Task

	Standard	Desirable
Education and Training	Good numeracy and literacy skills.(A, I) Experience of working with relevant age groups within a learning environment. (A, I)	Evidence of relevant CPD and commitment to ongoing professional development (A,I)
Teaching and Learning	Knowledge of the requirements of the National Curriculum and KS3/4/5 courses (A,I,T)  Have a proven record of success in improving student with additional needs outcomes (A,I,T) Able to motivate students and develop positive relationships with parents/carers (A,I,T)
Professional Knowledge	An understanding of classroom roles and responsibilities. (I) Understanding of successful strategies for meeting the needs of all pupils, specifically those with Speech language and communication needs (A,I) Awareness of The Special Educational Needs Code of Practice and the implications of other recent education legislation and reports, particularly those related to SEN. (A,I)
Personal Qualities	Have clarity of vision and be a strategic thinker (A,I) Have a strong moral purpose and drive for improvement (I,T)  (I,T)  Have an ability to contribute effectively to a team (A,I) Be committed to the highest standards in all areas of school life (personal, behaviour, academic, enrichment) (A,I) Have a strong grasp of contemporary educational issues (A,I) Have good time management skills (A,I) Have outstanding communication and inter-personal skills (A,I,T)   Have an excellent record of attendance