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1:1 Teaching Assistant

Edith Weston Academy, Oakham, Rutland, LE15 8HQ

This job expired on 3 October 2024 – see similar jobs

• Job start date

  4 November 2024

• Closing date

  3 October 2024 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  23 September 2024

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time: Term times (occasional training day within holidays) Monday - Friday working 32.5 hours per week
• Contract type: Fixed term - to be discussed
• Full-time equivalent salary: 22183 - 22366

What skills and experience we're looking for

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• To support the named child, as well as working with other children and groups as directed by the class teacher and/or SENCo;
• To develop knowledge and understanding of the specific academic, physical and emotional/behavioural/medical needs of the child and respond to them effectively;
• To assist the class teacher/SENCo with the planning, development and delivery of suitable programmes of work;
• To support class teachers to design, create and produce learning activities, materials and resources to support aspects of the curriculum or particular learning outcomes, and to assist and support children in using them;
• To help, support and motivate children, clarifying instructions, encouraging independent learning and behaviour and enabling learning targets and outcomes to be achieved;
• To contribute to monitoring and recording pupil progress, maintaining records and providing relevant feedback to teachers;
• To provide welfare support, including administering First Aid (dependent on training) and attending to personal hygiene and identified medical needs as required;
• As directed by the class teacher or SENCo, to liaise with outside agencies, where appropriate, in respect of the designated child;
• To assist with general school duties which may include:

a. Setting up classrooms, preparing resources and displays and tidying and clearing away

b. Supervision of children during playtimes

c. Supervision of children entering and leaving school premises

At an appropriate level, according to the job role, grade and training received, all employees in the school are expected to:

• Support the aims, values, mission and ethos of the school and participate in a team approach to all aspects of school life.
• Attend and contribute to staff meetings and INSET days as required, and identify areas of personal practice and experience to develop.
• Take appropriate responsibility for safeguarding and children’s welfare and be aware of confidential issues linked to home/child/teacher/school and keep confidences appropriately.
• Be aware of health and safety issues and act in accordance with the school’s Health and Safety Policy.

The post holder may be expected to carry out duties other than those given in the job description where the level of responsibility is similar and he/she has appropriate qualifications or receives appropriate training to carry out these duties.

This job description sets out the duties of the post at the time it was drawn up. The post holder may be required from time to time to undertake other duties within the school as may be reasonable expected, without changing the general character of the duties or the level of responsibility entailed. This is a common occurrence and would not justify a reconsideration of the grading of the post.

What the school offers its staff

• Supportive leadership and a collaborative working environment
• Focus on staff well-being and work-life balance
• Positive and inclusive school culture
• Inspiring learning environments and a commitment to further develop this

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

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About Edith Weston Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 67 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Edith Weston Academy website
• Email address: slt@brookehillacademytrust.education
• Phone number: 01780720025
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/edith-weston-academy

Arranging a visit to Edith Weston Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email slt@brookehillacademytrust.education.

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