Teaching Assistant
Pinkwell Primary School, Hayes, Middlesex, UB3 1PGThis job expired on 20 January 2025 – see similar jobs
Start date details
1st March 2025 or ASAP thereafter
Closing date
20 January 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
10 January 2025
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Part time: 31.25 hours per week (Monday-Friday 8.30am-3.30pm).
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- Scale 3 (Points 5-6) £28,519-£28,926 Full Time Equivalent. Salary will be pro-rata according to hours/weeks worked and length of continuous service.
What skills and experience we're looking for
The successful candidate will be:
a dedicated professional with high expectations and a resilient approach to supporting children (including with SENd) in a nurturing and supportive environment
a professional who understands and lives our school values of Respect, Resilience,Collaboration & Empathy
What the school offers its staff
In return you will have the opportunity to work with our amazing children as well as:
a comprehensive school induction programme
personalised professional development to help you achieve your career goals
partnership work with other Elliot Foundation schools both locally and nationally
opportunities to progress at Pinkwell and across The Elliot Foundation Academy Trust.
Further information about the job
Job Purpose:
To work under the direct instruction/guidance of teaching staff to undertake work/care/support programmes, to enable access to learning for students and to assist the teacher in the management of the children within the learning classroom and beyond to other aspects of school life.
Work may be carried out in the classroom or outside the main teaching area.
Your responsibilities as a whole school team member are to:
Promote the school’s vision, ethos and values
Share responsibility for and commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
Have the welfare and care of all children as a priority when carrying out your responsibilities
Implement the school’s agreed policies on Equalities, Safeguarding, Health and Safety and all aspects of teaching and learning
Promote and use all school policies, systems and administration effectively and efficiently
Work collaboratively and effectively with colleagues to ensure the smooth daily running of the school including high expectations of all pupils
Help support the school’s development targets and overall school improvement goals
Take part in appraisal reviews in accordance with the school’s agreed policies
Participation in the wider life of the school by running extra curricular activities and attending fundraising and social events, promoting positive relationships between staff and home and school
Be flexible and adaptable in the responsibilities you will assume.
Teaching and Learning
Work in partnership to create a welcoming and motivating learning environment, appropriate to the Primary curriculum.
Demonstrate an informed and efficient approach to teaching and learning by adopting relevant strategies to support the work of the teacher and increase achievement of all pupils including, where appropriate, those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND)
Promote, support and facilitate inclusion by encouraging participation of all pupils in learning and extra curricular activities
Be responsible for delivering key intervention or therapeutic programmes as directed by the Year Group Leader and SENDco, keeping accurate records of pupils’ progress and achievements.
Contribute to effective assessment and planning by supporting the monitoring and evaluation of pupils’ learning reporting any strengths and areas for improvement to the class teacher and/or year group leader.
Use ICT skills to advance pupils’ learning including online learning platforms.
Use effective and consistent behaviour management strategies in line with the school’s policy and procedures.
Provide personal development support, welfare and personal care for children where required, both individually and in groups.
Health, Safety and Well-Being
Promote the safety and well being of all pupils and help safeguard pupils by following the school and trust’s policies, practices and expectations including the use of the “My Concern” reporting mechanism
Act as First Aider in your class/year group and ensure that all first aid records are kept up to date and in line with school/trust policy.
Ensure children are supported when upset or hurt according to school/trust policy.
Ensure First Aid logs are kept in full so that they are available to the class teacher, year team leader and senior leaders at all times
Ensure that your Paediatric First Aid Certificate remains in date at all times, liaising with the school’s Operations Manager when a renewal is required.
A commitment to work with the staff team to ensure the highest levels of safeguarding are upheld at all times.
To report any safeguarding concerns to the Designated Senior Lead (DSL) or DDSLs immediately via My Concern
To adhere to all safeguarding policies, practices and expectations including online safety.
Working with Colleagues and Other Relevant Professionals
To support teaching staff in implementing appropriate classroom and behaviour management strategies and report difficulties under the guidance of the policy.
Assist with the supervision of children out of lesson times and accompany school trips and other out of school activities with the teacher as required.
Undertake record keeping as directed by the class teacher and/or senior leaders.
Prepare and routinely maintain classroom materials/resources/displays, assist children in their effective use.
Provide clerical and administrative support e.g. photocopying, typing, filing, collecting money etc where required.
Have positive communication with parents/ carers and other visiting professionals to support the achievement and attainment of students.
To take part in Continuing Professional Development in accordance with the school’s agreed policies.
To carry out any other reasonable duty as directed by the Principal or member of the Leadership Team.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment and behave in a way which reflects this. Appointment to this post will be subject to satisfactory safeguarding pre-employment checks including a Barred List check, Disclosure and Barring Service check and references. Please note, it is a criminal offence to apply for this post of employment if you are barred from working with children and young people.
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About Pinkwell Primary School
- School type
- Academy, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 609 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Pinkwell Primary School website
- Email address
- lgannon@pinkwellschool.org
- Phone number
- 02085732199
Pinkwell is proud of being a “Good” School and our innovative and creative approach to learning. Through our globally immersive curriculum we enable all children to be successful and enjoy building on evidence led practice on our journey to excellence.
Arranging a visit to Pinkwell Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email lgannon@pinkwellschool.org.
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