SEN Teaching Assistant
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Falmouth, Falmouth, Cornwall, TR11 4PWThis job expired on 8 December 2022 – see similar jobs
Start date details
Spring Term
Closing date
8 December 2022 at 11:59pm
Date listed
28 November 2022
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years
Working pattern
- Part time: The Governors of St Mary’s, Falmouth are seeking to appoint two positive and inspiring Teaching Assistants for an immediate start. Contract: 30 hours per week (SEN TA) or 8 hours (Classroom TA KS2) Closing Date: Thursday 8th December Interviews: w/c 12th Dec
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- 18,333 pro rata
What skills and experience we're looking for
To provide efficient and effective support to a class teacher, by working under his or her direction, in the supervision and care of individuals or groups of children. To assist in the classroom management, in order to ensure the smooth running of the classroom as a "workshop" for children. To assist in mounting displays of children's work and artefacts, so that children have a stimulating environment in which to work. To work alongside the Teacher with groups or individuals in delivering aspects of the school curriculum, offering guidance and support to the children.
A.Key tasks:
Work closely with the Teacher on day to day planning as provided by the Teacher for the class as a whole. Discuss and study carefully plans for the groups/individuals under your supervision. Report to the Teacher on work carried out under your supervision, providing written records/notes where requested, and of anything important of concern or praise of a child in your care.
- Supervision of pupil groups or individual pupils
Work with children whilst they carry out set tasks and help them to learn effectively under the direction of a Teacher. Discuss work with the children (written, drawn, models etc.) Respond positively to children's work in line with the school's Teaching and Learning Policy and Marking Policy. Develop an understanding of the specific needs of a child or group of children. Administer First Aid and provide general care and welfare for the children. Supervise children in the organisation of their own equipment, encouraging them to become more independent and find /select materials they need to carry out any task and to return all items to their correct place when the activity is over. Make any necessary adjustments to furniture arrangements as required for tasks to be carried out.
What the school offers its staff
We offer:
- A welcoming school with a strong Catholic ethos
- Children who are polite, happy and motivated to learn
- A supportive staff team who genuinely want the best for our pupils
- A commitment to your own professional development
Commitment to safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS Disclosure is required for this post.
About St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Falmouth
- School type
- Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- View all Primaryjobs
- School size
- 205 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- secretary@st-marys-fal.cornwall.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01326 314540
We offer:
• A welcoming school with a strong Catholic ethos
• Children who are polite, happy and motivated to learn
• A supportive staff team who genuinely want the best for our pupils
• A commitment to your own professional development
Arranging a visit to St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Falmouth
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email secretary@st-marys-fal.cornwall.sch.uk.
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