Mount Tamar is a specialist special school within the Transforming Futures Trust, serving pupils with diverse complex needs. We are committed to providing a safe, nurturing environment where every student can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. Our ethos places safeguarding at the heart of all we do.

Mount Tamar has a friendly and welcoming atmosphere, with about 110 pupils on roll from many different Local Authorities in the South West.

The school caters for young people aged 4 to 16 years who, for a variety of reasons, find it difficult to be successful within mainstream schools as full-time pupils. We specialise in supporting students with social and emotional difficulties, attachment and autism.

We are a friendly and caring community that firmly believes in treating each young person as an individual and providing them with the skills and tools they need to be a success. Mount Tamar School offers a quality-learning environment with all students being supported by a team of experienced trained staff dedicated to sustaining a school, where excellent teaching enables students to develop their abilities to the full.

About the role:

• • Job Title: Temporary Teaching Assistant 
• • Salary Range: Grade C/D (Depending on qualifications)  
• • Contract Type: Temporary for two terms, 32.5 Hours, 39 weeks per year

Job Purpose

To contribute to the school’s passionate belief that behaviour is a form of communication and as such be  committed to relationships with children which foster empathy, and which are based on playfulness,  acceptance and curiosity. 

Under the direction/instruction of Senior Staff, provide general support to students and staff, including  preparation, routine maintenance of resources/equipment. 

Responsibilities 

Support for students in accessing learning activities across the curriculum including Learning Outside the Classroom, as directed by Teacher/Senior Staff to include: 

• Support and encourage students to engage in learning activities, and promote positive relationships between all in the school community 

• Assist with the supervision of students during off-site activities, 

• Be aware of, and comply with Policies and Procedures relating to: - Child Protection; Health & Safety;  Security; and Confidentiality – reporting all concerns to the Designated Person/s 

• Be aware of, and support difference, and ensure all students have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop 

• Be an effective model of the expected behaviour of students, communicated through the use of trauma informed and trauma sensitive strategies. 

• To support in the development of Individual Education Plans 

• Contribute to the overall ethos/work/aims of the school 

• Appreciate and support the role of other professionals, and maintain positive working relationships 

• Attend relevant meetings as required 

• Participate in training, learning activities, performance development, and maintain record of own professional development 

Please see attached applicant pack for more details