Teaching Assistant
Alameda Middle School, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK45 2QR9 days remaining to apply
Start date details
ASAP
Closing date
6 December 2024 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
21 November 2024
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Subjects
- Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant
Working pattern
- Part time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £17,579.00 - £18,142.00 Annually (Actual) £24,790 > £25,584
Teaching Assistant job summary
PURPOSE OF THE ROLE:
To work with children as part of a team under the direction of the SEND-Co
By recognising individual needs, foster the participation of pupils in the social and academic life of the school
To develop, plan, deliver and review learning activities for individuals and groups of pupils
To carry out specified duties with individual groups or classes under the direction of a teacher
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:
Support for pupils
1. Establish and maintain positive relationships with pupils by communicating effectively and allowing them to feel valued and listened to.
2. Support learning activities for all pupils being aware of stages of development, individual needs and giving positive encouragement and feedback
3. Build and maintain successful relationships with pupils. Give care and support for pupils by providing a safe and secure environment.
4. Under the guidance of the class teacher to use a range of supporting techniques to present learning tasks and curriculum content in a clear and stimulating manner.
5. To prepare and effectively use ICT to support and promote learning in ways that are stimulating and enjoyable for pupils according to age, need and ability. This could include the use of virtual learning opportunities.
6. To promote and support the inclusion of all pupils in the learning activities in which they are involved.
7. Under agreed school procedures assist with programmes of special care
8. To assist with preparation for school visits and the supervision of pupils on such visits, in liaison with the SEND-Co and trip leader.
9. Support children and young people through transitions that occur in their lives enabling them to manage these in a positive manner.
1 To contribute to the safeguarding of all pupils by having an awareness of signs of abuse, an understanding of relevant procedures and ensuring any concerns are address in a calm, sensitive manner in line with policy.
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.
Applying for the job
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs are not accepted.
About Alameda Middle School
- School type
- Academy, ages 9 to 13
- Education phase
- Middle
- School size
- 716 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 9 to 13
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- Alameda Middle School website (opens in new tab)
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