Job Description

Inspire their Remarkable with us

Learning Support Assistant / Curriculum Access Practitioner - Communication and Interaction

Permanent

We are looking to appoint a motivated practitioner who has proven experience with students who have communication and interaction needs. The successful candidate will assist with supporting students in accessing the breadth of curriculum in a mainstream setting. Tendring Technology College has been chosen to provide secondary enhanced provision for students with Autism Spectrum Conditions in North East Essex. The provision provides for up to 18 high functioning students to enable them to access mainstream provision. We currently have 18 students on our role and we are looking for an additional CAP to work alongside our excellent Hub team. We are looking to appoint a motivated practitioner who has proven experience with Autistic students to work both within the enhanced provision and the mainstream.

The successful candidate will assist with supporting students in accessing the breadth of curriculum in a mainstream setting.

In particular we are seeking an individual who:

will promote the inclusion of all students.
will support the development of academic and social skills especially with students with Communication and Interaction needs
in liaison with the class teacher will work with students to target identified learning needs.
will provide practical support in the classroom to students who have recognised learning needs, supporting them to achieve their potential.
will work with subject teachers to ensure lesson materials are used effectively in order for students to make the expected progress towards their target levels.
promote whole school strategies to support students with SEN.
will develop an understanding of the learning needs of students and use this knowledge to support them to become independent learners in the classroom.
will take into account a student's learning needs and ensure their access to the lesson and its content through appropriate clarification, explanations, and use of equipment and materials.
will develop the study and organisational skills of students, enabling them to remain focused in lessons and be able to execute tasks effectively.
can monitor students' responses to learning activities and progress towards targets, record achievement and feedback to teachers and the SENCo as required. Assist in the implementation and tracking of student targets.
will provide support for student's emotional and social needs by encouraging and modelling positive behaviour and demonstrating high expectations
is aware of and will comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person.
can accompany teaching staff and students on visits, trips and out of school activities as required.
will attend and participate in relevant meetings
will participate in the performance and development review process, taking personal responsibility for identification of learning, development and training opportunities in discussion with line manager.
complies with individual responsibilities, in accordance with the role, for health & safety in the workplace.
ensures that all duties and services provided are in accordance with the Academy's Equal Opportunities Policy.
This post is ideal for a dynamic, flexible individual who is passionate about sustainably improving standards and outcomes for students with SEN. Tendring Technology is a key member of Academies Enterprise Trust (AET), a multi-Academy sponsor which aims to provide the opportunity for all young learners to fulfil their real potential, broaden their horizons and become active, prosperous and successful citizens in the world around them. The College attained Teaching School status in July 2014 and is a large successful 11-18 mixed comprehensive school, which has two campuses; Frinton Campus (KS4 & KS5) and Thorpe Campus (KS3) with approx. 5 miles between sites.

We encourage visits from prospective candidates to meet members of our school community and to experience out school at first hand. If you would like to do this please contact Julia McFarlane at the College on 01255 682040.

We passionately believe that every child can discover their own remarkable life. It's what motivates us around here. We know this vision requires something extra. Which is why at AET, you'll find more. More opportunities, so you can forge your own path. More care and support, so you can prioritise what matters most. More purpose, for you and for the children we're inspiring.

We offer:

More training and development, so you can get better at what you do- Varied and stretching continuous professional development opportunities.
More support for you and your loved ones- A health cash plan, employee loans and savings scheme, discounted gym membership and employee assistance programme.
More technology so you can make more impact- G Suite for Education embedded throughout. Collaborative cloud technology gives you access to the latest tools, when and where it suits you. More tech enabled classrooms mean less time spent on admin.
More reward- A generous and flexible Local Government Pension scheme for support staff.
More possibilities- To inspire children to find their remarkable.
Start date- Monday 4 November 2019.

Interview date- Wednesday 2 October 2019.

Closing date: Sunday 22 September 2019

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.

In line with our safeguarding practices we are unable to accept CV's. Come inspire their remarkable with us, apply today: by clicking the link-https://bit.ly/2kqqyio

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate will be required for all posts. This post will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our Prevent Duty.

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Information about the School

Tendring Technology College (TTC) serves a wide catchment area in the Tendring District that is a mix of rural and coastal environment with easy access to the vibrant town of Colchester with London Liverpool Street a straightforward train journey. TTC is unique in that it is a split site College with approximately 1900 students. The Thorpe campus is dedicated to our Key Stage 3 students and nearly 5 miles away is the Frinton campus for our Key Stage 4 and 5 students. For staff and students alike the split site at TTC offers the breadth of opportunity and experience of a large school, with the intimacy and care of a small school. We pride ourselves on the support that we give to all new staff. If you want to be part of a dynamic, forward thinking, happy school then make an appointment, we would be very pleased to meet you.

WHY JOIN OUR ACADEMY?

Development:

We are committed to developing all staff at all levels through high quality development opportunities, resources, and experiences that will support you on your professional learning journey with AET.

Lifestyle:

We champion agile/flexible working across the Trust to help our people achieve an optimal work/life balance.

Money:

All staff have access to our pension schemes (Local Government Pension Scheme and Teachers’ Pension Scheme). Everyone has free access to financial advice & support and can access a wide range of retail discounts through our AET Benefits scheme. We also offer Technology Loans to help with any big digital purchases.

Wellbeing:

We recognise that mental wellbeing is just as important as physical and have set up employee assistance programmes which offer free and confidential counselling 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Our employees can access our health cash place scheme from BHSF.

OUR TRUST

This is a hugely exciting time to be joining the organisation, and as we pivot from being in turnaround mode to becoming a high performance organisation on the pathway to sustainable excellence. This will see us building our in-house education improvement capacity and expertise, making sure that our schools have all the support they need to deliver an excellent education for every child, every day.

Our people are our single greatest resource and we want to make sure we are creating the optimum environment and conditions so that everyone in AET can do their very best work. We will only deliver on our promise of excellence for all of our children if we attract, develop and retain the very best talent in the country and surround them with exceptional development throughout their careers.

We want people on our team who are excited by scale and the prospect of having a deep and lasting impact on the lives of tens of thousands of children. We also want people who are intellectually rigorous, stay curious, and generous enough to be committed to the messy challenge of collaboration.

AET has an exciting future ahead and by joining us on this journey, you will have an unparalleled opportunity to make a lasting and meaningful impact on the children and young people in our schools.