Teaching Assistant
Middleton Cheney Primary Academy, Banbury, Oxfordshire, OX17 2PD18 days remaining to apply
Closing date
16 January 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
16 December 2024
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Part time: Monday - Friday 8.55am - 3.25pm Term Time Only
Contract type
- Fixed term - Until 22/7/2025
Full-time equivalent salary
- £24790
Actual salary
- £15469.92
What skills and experience we're looking for
Main purpose
Work with class teachers to raise the learning and attainment of pupils
Promote pupils’ independence, self-esteem and social inclusion
Give support to pupils, individually or in groups, so they can access the curriculum, take part in learning and experience a sense of achievement
Duties and responsibilities
Teaching and learning
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 extracurricular activities
Use effective behaviour management strategies consistently in line with the school’s policy and procedures
Support class teachers with maintaining good order and discipline among pupils, managing behaviour effectively to ensure a good and safe learning environment
Organise and manage teaching space and resources to help maintain a stimulating and safe learning environment
Observe pupil performance and pass observations on to the class teacher
Supervise a class if the teacher is temporarily unavailable
Use ICT skills to advance pupils’ learning
Undertake any other relevant duties given by the class teacher
Planning
Contribute to effective assessment and planning by supporting the monitoring, recording and reporting of pupil performance and progress as appropriate to the level of the role
Read and understand lesson plans shared prior to lessons, if available
Prepare the classroom for lessons
Working with colleagues and other relevant professionals
Communicate effectively with other staff members and pupils, and with parents and carers under the direction of the class teacher
Communicate their knowledge and understanding of pupils to other school staff and education, health and social care professionals, so that informed decision making can take place on intervention and provision
With the class teacher, keep other professionals accurately informed of performance and progress or concerns they may have about the pupils they work with
Understand their role in order to be able to work collaboratively with classroom teachers and other colleagues, including specialist advisory teachers
Collaborate and work with colleagues and other relevant professionals within and beyond the school
Develop effective professional relationships with colleagues
Whole-school organisation, strategy and development
Contribute to the development, implementation and evaluation of the school’s policies, practices and procedures, so as to support the school’s values and vision
Make a positive contribution to the wider life and ethos of the school
Health and safety
Promote the safety and wellbeing of pupils, and help to safeguard pupils’ well-being by following the requirements of Keeping Children Safe in Education and our school’s child protection policy
Look after children who are upset or have had accidents
Administer basic first aid if needed
Professional development
Help keep their own knowledge and understanding relevant and up-to-date by reflecting on their own practice, liaising with school leaders, and identifying relevant professional development to improve personal effectiveness
Take opportunities to build the appropriate skills, qualifications, and/or experience needed for the role, with support from the school
Take part in the school’s appraisal procedures
Personal and professional conduct
Uphold public trust in the education 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
Demonstrate positive attitudes, values and behaviours to develop and sustain effective relationships with the school community
Respect individual differences and cultural diversity
Person Specification
criteria
qualities
Qualifications and experience
Level 2 or 3 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools, Level 3 Diploma in Childcare and Education, or other relevant qualification in nursery work or childcare (or willingness to work towards a qualification if not already held)
GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C) including English and Maths
Experience of working with children
First Aid
Skills and knowledge
Good literacy and numeracy skills
Good organisational skills
Ability to build effective working relationships with pupils and adults
Skills and expertise in understanding the needs of all pupils
Knowledge of how to help adapt and deliver support to meet individual needs
Subject and curriculum knowledge relevant to the role, and ability to apply this effectively in supporting teachers and pupils
Excellent verbal communication skills
Active listening skills
The ability to remain calm in stressful situations
Knowledge of guidance and requirements around safeguarding children
Good ICT skills, particularly using ICT to support learning
Understanding of roles and responsibilities within the classroom and whole school context
Personal qualities
Enjoyment of working with children
Sensitivity and understanding, to help build good relationships with pupils
A commitment to getting the best outcomes for all pupils and promoting the ethos and values of the school
Commitment to maintaining confidentiality at all times
Commitment to safeguarding pupil’s wellbeing and equality
Notes:
This job description may be amended at any time in consultation with the postholder.
What the school offers its staff
A popular, friendly and lively village school (NOR 347)
A dedicated and experienced team of teachers and support staff
A Trust/school that prides itself on high standards of behaviour and positive attitudes to learning
Pupil who are enthusiastic about their learning and want to reach their full potential
Supportive parents
CPD development opportunities both within the school and across the Multi Academy Trust
Pension scheme
Commitment to safeguarding
Middleton Cheney Primary Academy/Prime7 MAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Therefore, the successful candidate would need to undergo a DBS check and be committed to the safeguarding of children.
Applying for the job
Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to lisa.macdonald@mcpa.prime7.org.uk
CVs are not accepted.
Upload additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Middleton Cheney Primary Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 350 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- lisa.macdonald@mcpa.prime7.org.uk
- Phone number
- 01295 710218
Primary
Arranging a visit to Middleton Cheney Primary Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email lisa.macdonald@mcpa.prime7.org.uk.
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