Teaching Assistant
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Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
12 November 2024 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
31 October 2024
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years, Key stage 1
Working pattern
- Part time: 25 hours per week, 39 weeks per year (Term time plus inset days)
Contract type
- Fixed term - As soon as possible – 31st August 2025
Actual salary
- £13,948.25 - £14,619.34 (Pro Rata)
Pay scale
- Grade 3 Points 6 - 9 £24,027 - £25,183 FTE
What skills and experience we're looking for
To 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.
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.
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.
What the school offers its staff
At Parish, we value each person as they are, seeing every member of our school family as a precious, unique individual and treating them with dignity. Seeking first to understand through the building of relationships, we live in a community of hope. We aspire to enable each person to be a curious learner, inspired to develop the knowledge and wisdom to make the world a better place. We strive to encourage all to fulfil their God-given potential, having a confidence in transformation for the better.
As a Church of England school, we strive
to achieve excellence within a Christian context, based on the firm foundations
of shared Christian values. Our ‘Core Four’ values interweave with our school
vision to reflect who we are. They are
Dignity, Community, Hope and Wisdom.
Our inspiring and relevant curriculum
based around the ‘Core Four’ encourages independent learning skills which
prepare the children for life in the 21st century.
The staff here at Parish work tirelessly
to ensure our school’s curriculum and pastoral care unlocks potential and
provides pupils, families and staff with the necessary skills they will need to
succeed. Progress for all pupils is relentlessly pursued. In addition to the
rigorous pursuit of significant achievements across the curriculum, children
are encouraged to develop their skills and talents in art, music and sport, and
their awareness of equality, fairness and a sense of belonging.
The school takes great pride in working at the very heart of the community and
welcoming everyone who steps through the doors here at Parish.
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.
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About The Gainsborough Parish Church Primary School
- School type
- Academy, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 294 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- enquiries@gainsborough.laat.co.uk
- Phone number
- 01427 612554
Arranging a visit to The Gainsborough Parish Church Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email enquiries@gainsborough.laat.co.uk.
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