Teaching Assistant
Antingham and Southrepps Primary School, Norwich, Norfolk, NR11 8UG5 days remaining to apply
Start date details
Monday 4th November 2024
Closing date
14 October 2024 at 9am
Date listed
27 September 2024
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £23,500.00 - £23,893.00 Annually (FTE)
Teaching Assistant job summary
Antingham & Southrepps Primary School and Nursery
Teaching Assistant Vacancy
Teaching Assistant (8.30am-3.30pm including daily lunchtimes)
Full Time (Permanent Position)
Scale D point range 5 – 6
Start Date: 4th November 2024
About Us:
Antingham & Southrepps Primary School is a welcoming, inclusive village school set in the beautiful village of Southrepps, just a short commute from Norwich. We pride ourselves on creating a supportive and engaging environment for all our pupils, where they are encouraged to explore, learn, and achieve their full potential. As a school with mixed-aged classes, we foster strong relationships between pupils of different year groups, promoting a sense of community and collaboration across all ages.
We are currently seeking a highly motivated and dedicated Teaching Assistant to join our team and support pupils in their learning, particularly in our mixed-aged class settings. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference in a small, close-knit school environment.
Job Purpose:
As a Teaching Assistant at Antingham & Southrepps, you will work closely with class teachers and the SENDCO to support learning and development across mixed-aged classes. You will provide classroom assistance, work with small groups or individual children, and help create a positive and inclusive learning environment for all pupils.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support class teachers in the day-to-day management of mixed-aged classes, helping to deliver engaging lessons that meet the needs of all pupils.
- Assist with the preparation of learning resources and materials for different age groups, ensuring activities are appropriately differentiated.
- Provide targeted support to individual pupils or small groups, helping to reinforce learning and ensure that all children can access the curriculum effectively.
- Help to promote a supportive and inclusive learning environment, ensuring children from different year groups feel safe and valued.
- Support children with additional needs, including those with Special Educational Needs (SEN), through tailored interventions as directed by the SENDCO.
- Encourage positive behaviour and attitudes, following the school’s behaviour management policy and ensuring pupils across different age groups interact positively.
- Assist with the personal care and welfare of younger children, particularly those in the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), as needed.
- Supervise and engage with children during break and lunchtimes, ensuring their safety and well-being in a mixed-aged setting.
- Provide feedback to teachers on pupil progress and any areas of concern.
- Attend and contribute to staff meetings and training sessions to further develop your professional skills, especially in managing mixed-aged classes.
Why Choose Us?
- A supportive, inclusive school community with a focus on mixed-aged classes, where all staff are valued.
- Opportunities for continuous professional development and training to support your growth in working with diverse age groups.
- A chance to make a real difference in a close-knit village school environment.
- A positive and nurturing environment focused on staff and pupil well-being.
How to Apply:
If you’re passionate about working with children and want to join a dedicated and caring team in a mixed-aged class setting, we’d love to hear from you. For further information or to arrange a visit to the school, please contact the school office at 01263 833282 or apply via MyNewTerm.
Closing date: Monday 14th October 2024, 9:00am
Shortlisting: Monday 14th October 2024
Interview date: Thursday 17th October 2024
Antingham & Southrepps Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils. All posts are offered subject to enhanced DBS checks. References will be taken up prior to interview.
In line with KCSIE 2024 and safer recruitment practices, the school will conduct an online search for all shortlisted candidates. The online search is part of our safeguarding checks and will seek publicly available information on candidates’ suitability to work with children. Shortlisted candidates will be provided with further guidance and will be asked to clarify their online presence.
The post will be offered subject to satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks.
We are committed to equal opportunities and to promoting diversity. We want our team to reflect the diversity of our communities, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.
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 Antingham and Southrepps Primary School
- School type
- Academy, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- View all Primaryjobs
- School size
- 48 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
Antingham & Southrepps Primary School and Nursery
Learning Support Assistant (1:1) Vacancy
Learning Support Assistant 1:1 (8.30am-3.30pm including daily lunchtimes- 3 days a week)
Part-Time (Fixed Term with the view to becoming permanent) Position for Spring & Summer Term (February 2024 to August 2024)
Scale D point range 5 – 6
We are seeking to appoint someone to provide 1-1 support for a Year 6 child with social, emotional, and mental health needs (SEMH).
Purpose of the Role:
To assist in the support and inclusion of pupils with special educational needs within the school and to support the learning of all pupils as directed by the class teacher/SENDCO in order to maximise children’s potential.
Responsibilities
Supporting the pupil:
• To develop a knowledge of a range of learning support needs relevant to the school
• To develop an understanding of the specific needs of pupils to be supported
• To aid the pupil/s to learn as effectively as possible both in group situations and individually, inside and outside of the classroom.
For example: Clarifying and explaining instructions Ensuring the pupil is able to use necessary equipment Motivating and encouraging the pupil/s
• Assisting in areas of specific weakness, such as writing tasks
• Helping pupil/s to concentrate on and finish work set
• Attending to pupils’ personal and health needs
• Developing appropriate resources to support the pupil/s
• Assisting in the management of pupils’ social interactions and behaviour
• To establish a supportive relationship with the pupil/s concerned
• To establish acceptance and inclusion of the pupil/s in the classroom
• To manage pupil/s as advised by the school
• To use methods of promoting / reinforcing the pupils’ self esteem
• To ensure the safety of the pupil/s while in your care
• To carry out any specific duties as outlined in the pupil/s support plan or EHCP
Supporting the SENDCo and Class Teacher
• To assist the SENDCO to develop a suitable programme of support and then carry out the programme, within the classroom or in a 1:1 situation
• To maintain systems of recording and monitoring of pupils’ progress
• To provide feedback about pupils’ difficulties and/ or progress to the SENDCO and Class teacher
• To write reports about the pupil/s’ progress as requested by the SENDCO
• To participate in the evaluation of the support programme, with the SENDCO and class teacher
• To help adapt/ find differentiated materials to enable pupil/s to access the class curriculum
• To report any problems about arrangements or any incidents to the SENDCO, or if unavailable, to the class teacher
Supporting the school
• Where appropriate, to foster links between home and school
• To contribute to Annual Review meetings, as appropriate
• To participate in relevant professional development
• To be aware of / follow school policies and procedures
• To maintain confidentiality about home- school / pupil- teacher/ school work matters
• To cover break and lunch duties if required
• To complete any other task as directed by the head teacher/ SENDCO.
Health, safety and discipline
• Promote the safety and wellbeing of pupils
• Maintain good order and discipline among pupils, managing behaviour effectively to ensure a good and safe learning environment
• Follow the Child protection and safeguarding expectations as set by the DSL and in line with school policies ensuring children and staff are safe.
Personal and professional conduct
• Uphold public trust in the profession and maintain high standards of ethics and behaviour, within and outside school
• Have proper and professional regard for the ethos, policies and practices of the school, and maintain high standards of attendance and punctuality.
Other
• To participate in the appraisal process, taking personal responsibility for identification of learning, development and training opportunities in discussion with line manager.
• To complete any other duties commensurate with the post, as directed by the Headteacher.
The School
Antingham & Southrepps is a village school set in the beautiful village of Southrepps, which is an easy commute to Norwich from Gunton Station. We are a welcoming, friendly and inclusive school, where children are happy, well-behaved and have a desire to learn. The teaching staff are resilient and dedicated and the school is focused on the professional development of all staff and the well-being of our children.
We genuinely believe that all our children have infinite potential and it is our job to unleash it. We are passionate about making a difference for all our pupils and require a like-minded leader to join us in this quest.
We are fully committed to the professional growth of our colleagues and in this role you will be invited to participate in a series of CPD events, leading to your rapid development as an innovative and highly effective leader. Those with an ambition to develop these skills and to grow as a future leader should be especially keen to apply.
Our Trust
Antingham & Southrepps is a part of Synergy, a successful Multi-Academy Trust which is fully committed to making a difference to the lives and life chances of the young people and the communities we serve. The Trust was initially established in 2015. Synergy Multi-Academy Trust comprises of fifteen Norfolk schools serving children between the ages of 2 and 18. All of the schools work collaboratively together to raise standards and provide education of the highest possible standard, offering the best of opportunities for pupils.
Why choose us?
The staff at Antingham & Southrepps are passionate about our school and are relentlessly focused on improving the achievement and opportunities for all our children. All staff who work here promote our ethos, vision and values and seek to improve and develop their own practice and performance for the benefit of the children.
We believe in high expectations, challenge and support to enable all our children to understand and develop into the best version of themselves. Through professional development, we support our teachers and teaching assistants to excel in creating a highly successful learning environment. We are an ambitious team who strive to ensure that all children enjoy learning and surpass expectations.
We would love to meet you and show you around the school or chat on the phone about the post. If you would like to arrange a visit or a phone call, please contact the school office: 01263 833282
Closing date: Monday 8th January 2024, 9:00am
Shortlisting: Monday 8th January 2024
Interview date: Tuesday 16th January 2024
Applications: Completed applications should be returned by email to school.
Antingham & Southrepps is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils. All posts are offered subject to enhanced DBS checks. References will be taken up prior to interview.
In line with KCSIE 2023 and safer recruitment practices, the school will conduct an online search for all shortlisted candidates. The online search is part of our safeguarding checks and will seek publicly available information on candidates’ suitability to work with children. Shortlisted candidates will be provided with further guidance and will be asked to clarify their online presence.
The post will be offered subject to satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks.
We are committed to equal opportunities and to promoting diversity. We want our people to reflect the diversity of our communities, and we welcome applications from people from all backgrounds.
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