Teaching Assistant (15 hours per week)
Spalding Parish Church of England Day School, Spalding, Lincolnshire, PE11 2QG18 days remaining to apply
Closing date
9 January 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
18 December 2024
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Part time: 15 hours per week (over 3 days)
Contract type
- Permanent
Actual salary
- £8,368.95 - £8,771.60
What skills and experience we're looking for
Job Description
The successful candidate will work with teachers to support teaching and learning, providing general and specific assistance to pupils and staff under the direction and supervision of the classroom teacher.
Key Tasks and Responsibilities
Work with individuals or small groups of pupils in the classroom under the direct supervision of teaching staff and provide feedback to the teacher.
Support pupils to understand instructions and support independent learning and inclusion of all pupils.
Support the teacher in behaviour management and keeping pupils on task.
Support pupils in social and emotional well-being, reporting problems to the teacher as appropriate.
Prepare and clear up learning environment and resources, including photocopying, filing and the display and presentation of pupils’ work and contribute to maintaining a safe environment.
Teaching Assistants in this role may also undertake some, or all of the following;
Record pupil data as required.
Support children’s learning through play.
Assist with break-time supervision including facilitating games and activities.
Assist with escorting pupils on educational visits.
Support pupils in using ICT.
Invigilate exams and tests.
Assist pupils with eating, dressing and hygiene, as required, whilst encouraging independence.
Support pupils on a one-to-one basis in line with the requirements of an EHCP.
To present a positive personal image, contributing to a welcoming school environment which supports equal opportunities for all.
Other
The duties and responsibilities in this job description are not exhaustive. The postholder may be required to undertake other duties that may be required from time to time within the general scope of the post. Any such duties should not substantially change the general character of the post. Duties and responsibilities outside of the general scope of this grade of post will be with the consent of the postholder.
The postholder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with LAAT Equal Opportunities policies.
The postholder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with the LAAT Health and Safety policies and procedures.
All employees need to be aware of the possible abuse of children and vulnerable adults and if you are concerned you need to follow the Academies’ Safeguarding Policy. In addition, employees working with children have a responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of during their work.
To perform, in accordance with any directions, which may reasonably be given to you by your Line Manager or Headteacher from time to
time, such particular duties as may reasonably be assigned.
What the school offers its staff
A very warm welcome to Spalding Parish Church of England Day School (SPCEDS). SPCEDS is a large three form Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School in Spalding south Lincolnshire with close links to the Parish Church of St Mary and St Nicolas. As an inclusive church school, we take pride in developing the spiritual and moral education of all children based on basic Christian principles.
Our Christian values-based school imparts knowledge, celebrates curiosity and creativity, encourages growth and use of initiative and builds cultural capital through an inspiring, broad and engaging curriculum, where learning is at the heart of all we do. Our children learn to become resilient and self-assured in a safe, inclusive and nurturing community. Everyone is challenged and encouraged to thrive and achieve as individuals, preparing them for their role as caring and active citizens enabling them to make a difference within the local community and within a modern world.
Wholly inclusive, striving for fulfilment,empowering the flourishing of our world.
·Love and care– God meets people where they are and deeply loves and cares for each one exactly as they are. Our inclusive community honours each person and ensures they know they are valued and valuable. INCLUSIVE
·Potential (gifts)– We are all made in the image of God with unique potential to fulfil. Through challenge and support, we seek to do this for every member of our school community. FULFILLING
·Making a difference– God seeks the flourishing of all. Working together, we strive to realise this for each person, for our whole school community and for our world. FLOURISHING
Commitment to safeguarding
In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, please be advised that if shortlisted, we will carry out internet searches to support our commitment to safer recruitment. Please note that the purpose of this is to identify any incidents or issues that have happened, and are publicly available online, which the school might want to explore with applicants at interview. Internet searches will be carried out by someone who is not directly involved in the recruitment process and only relevant information will be shared with the interview panel.
Applying for the job
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About Spalding Parish Church of England Day School
- School type
- Academy, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 534 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- enquiries@spaldingparish.laat.co.uk
- Phone number
- 01775722333
Arranging a visit to Spalding Parish Church of England Day School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email enquiries@spaldingparish.laat.co.uk.
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