Teaching Assistant - Ashford - Term Time

Grow19 Ltd, East Malling

• Ref:KCC886-7902-34S
• Posted:23/04/2025
• Pay:KSB FTE £20,636.69 inc. SEN allowance
• Start Date:ASAP
• App Close Date:07/05/2025 at 10:00
• Interviews:ASAP

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Job Description of job

Purpose of Job:

To provide learners with support to develop and increase their independence in an age appropriate mannor. All learners are over 18 and as such require support to develop autonomy over their own lives and be empowered to have their voices heard.

Principal Accountabilities:

• To be able to prioritise own work.
• Provide support within the college where appropriate with learning across all the vocational pathways.
• Provide educational support for learners at Grow 19
• Lead small groups of learners
• Allow learners to develop independence skills
• Have a ‘can do’ and flexible approach to work as every day is different
• Support with travel training of learners to work placements
• Support at work placements and provide constructive feedback and support

Effective communication and engagement with leaners, their families and carers and other professionals.

• Ensure the safety of the learner by monitoring and reporting all concerns and any changes to line manager, health professional or parent / guardian as appropriate.
• Know when to refer information to line manager in line with college policies.
• Maintain accurate records where required.
• Listen to concerns; recognise and take account of signs of change in attitudes and behaviour.

Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the learner

• Promote and sustain a suitable environment in which the learner feels safe and comfortable.
• Work within the framework of college policies.
• Undergo appropriate training and be passed as competent before carrying out any care intervention.
• Assist with the supervision of groups and individual students as required.
• Maintain personal and professional boundaries at all times.
• Understand your own role and its limitations and the importance of not providing care where you have not been trained or passed as competent to do so.

Learner development - Take part in appropriate trips to support the learner with college.

• Provide, with appropriate guidance and supervision limits, educational, health, emotional and physical support to students.
• Assist in the implementation of appropriate behaviour management strategies.
• Know how to interact with learner in ways that support the development of their ability to think and learn.

Multi-agency working - Know the value and expertise you bring to a team and that brought by your colleagues.

• Work in a team context – forging and sustaining relationships across agencies and respecting the contribution of others working with learner and their families.
• Sharing information - Provide feedback, as requested, to the class teacher or other appropriate person to support the planning and evaluation of the learning process in respect of groups and individual students.
  • Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to learner protection, confidentiality, health, safety and security.
  • Understand the importance of sharing information, how it can help and the dangers of not doing so.
  • Attend staff meetings, training days and management team meetings by agreement with the Headteacher.

Information about the school

Grow 19 is a SEND College for learners aged 18-25 who have an Educational Health Care Plan. Our learners have a range of learning difficulties, autism, speech, language and communication needs. We offer vocational and living skills programmes, supporting learners to be ready for work, supported employment, independent living or community involvement.

We aim to give all learners opportunities to discover new ways, new skills and knowledge that engage them, develop them and will lead to them being exceptionally well prepared for their next steps and a positive, meaningful future.

Grow 19 is recruiting a full-time tutor assistant to join our dedicated team as we look to expand into Ashford and grow what we do within the county. The position will be based full time in Ashford at Kent House and we can offer onsite free parking.

Successful candidates will either be experienced tutor assistants who have previously worked in the FE sector or have a passion to work with young adults and support their onwards pathways. Grow 19 is looking to recruit a tutor assistant who enjoys team working and taking responsibility. Grow 19 always puts the learners at the heart of everything and ensure that their independence is paramount. Candidates must also have a strong commitment to inclusive principles and be committed to safeguarding.

You will benefit from opportunities for continuing professional development and a bespoke programme will be developed with you to support you in your role.

We would encourage you to view the website and see how Grow 19 supports learners to achieve their outcomes and goals.

Hours of work are Monday to Friday 9:00am to 4:00pm and we are looking for a September or sooner start.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Hollie Scott
• Address:Chapman Way, East Malling, Kent, ME19 6SD
• Telephone: 01622743925
• Email: hscott@five-acre.kent.sch.uk

Documents

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• Person Specifications
• Job Description