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  • 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.

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About Alameda Middle School

School type
Academy, ages 9 to 13
Education phase
Middle
School size
716 pupils enrolled
Age range
9 to 13

School location

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