Location: Newton Abbot - two sites to go between
Salary: £23940
Contract: Fixed Term Contract for a year with the potential to extend if successful
Hours: Full time 8:45am-4:45pm Mon-Fri
Job description:
To plan, deliver and evidence parts of individual learning programmes 1:1 or in small groups, including undertaking appropriate risk assessment
To maintain an awareness of safeguarding and making this a priority, reporting all concerns promptly
To implement strategies to support pupils with Special Educational Needs to access learning throughout the school day, building rapport and being a trusted adult
To provide specific and targeted support, depending on individual pupil needs, ensuring safety whilst supporting access to learning activities.
To act as keyworker to young people and to ensure young people can access support in their lives, make positive choices, identify and overcome barriers to learning. To encourage the development of strategies for young people to manage behaviour, anger and frustration.
To create and maintain a purposeful and supportive environment for pupils.
To maintain and keep accurate records as required.
To attend, or produce reports for, multi-agency meetings when needed
To contribute to the paperwork surrounding the pupils, as directed (record keeping, observations, risk assessment, learning and support plans).
To model positive behaviour and encourage children and young people to interact with others in a positive manner
To prepare materials, displays and resources as directed.
To work collaboratively with other staff as a colleague in a team and within the greater On Track community
To undertake training as agreed with the Line Manager or required by On Track
To promote self-esteem and independence
To attend team meetings as required
To be responsible for maintaining safe working practices to fully comply with all safeguarding, risk assessment and Health and Safety guidelines and policy.
To be familiar with, and adhere to On Track policies and procedures
Transport children and young people in your own car which must be insured for business use, operating within the On Track ‘Driving' and ‘Lone Working' policies
To maintain confidentiality relating to the pupils, staff and business of On Track
You will be working across both sites support children's learning plans so a driving licence, your own vehicle and business insurance is crucial and people without these will not be considered