Teaching Assistant (Fixed Term) - 10 hours
Coningsby St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN4 4SJ10 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
7 November 2024 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
18 October 2024
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Part time: 10 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
Contract type
- Fixed term - As soon as possible until 31st August 2025
Actual salary
- £5,579.30 - £5,847.74
What skills and experience we're looking for
Job Description
The successful candidate will work with teachers to support teaching and learning, providing general and specific assistance to pupils and staff under the direction and supervision of the classroom teacher.
Key Tasks and Responsibilities
Work with individuals or small groups of pupils in the classroom under the direct supervision of teaching staff and provide feedback to the teacher.
Support pupils to understand instructions and support independent learning and inclusion of all pupils.
Support the teacher in behaviour management and keeping pupils on task.
Support pupils in social and emotional well-being, reporting problems to the teacher as appropriate.
Prepare and clear up learning environment and resources, including photocopying, filing and the display and presentation of pupils’ work and contribute to maintaining a safe environment.
Teaching Assistants in this role may also undertake some, or all of the following;
Record pupil data as required.
Support children’s learning through play.
Assist with break-time supervision including facilitating games and activities.
Assist with escorting pupils on educational visits.
Support pupils in using ICT.
Invigilate exams and tests.
Assist pupils with eating, dressing and hygiene, as required, whilst encouraging independence.
Support pupils on a one-to-one basis in line with the requirements of an EHCP.
To present a positive personal image, contributing to a welcoming school environment which supports equal opportunities for all.
To perform, in accordance with any directions, which may reasonably be given to you by your Line Manager or Headteacher from time to time, such particular duties as may reasonably be assigned.
Other
The duties and responsibilities in this job description are not exhaustive. The postholder may be required to undertake other duties that may be required from time to time within the general scope of the post. Any such duties should not substantially change the general character of the post. Duties and responsibilities outside of the general scope of this grade of post will be with the consent of the postholder.
The postholder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with LAAT Equal Opportunities policies.
The postholder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with the LAAT Health and Safety policies and procedures.
All employees need to be aware of the possible abuse of children and vulnerable adults and if you are concerned you need to follow the Academies’ Safeguarding Policy. In addition, employees working with children have a responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of during their work.
What the school offers its staff
Coningsby St Michael’s Primary School is a vibrant school where children are enthusiastic and motivated to achieve endless possibilities. The children are at the heart of every decision we make to ensure that they are happy, confident and that the opportunities that are provided for them are relevant to their needs both now and in the future.
The Church School values we teach the children are the foundations to our school and underpin our curriculum. The values we are learning about this year are: Friendship; Perseverance; Compassion; Forgiveness; Thankfulness and Truthfulness. We teach the children values for life through these and make links to bible stories and PSHE to enable our children to make choices and decisions, both in and out of school.
At Coningsby St Michael’s Primary School, we believe that children should be curious about their learning. Through our engaging curriculum, we ensure that children can foster a passion for learning that will help to develop high aspirations and a lifetime of memories. We believe in ensuring that children receive a well-rounded curriculum; where individual talents can be spotted and nurtured to ensure that all children experience success and reach their full potential. We aim to develop whole individuals and promote independent learning. Our topic approach to teaching ensures entitlement for all children to an enriched learning experience, appropriate to their individual needs.
The school has a dedicated team that works hard to reach high standards in everything we do and this is further embedded through our successful relationships with parents, the local community and the other schools in the Lincoln Anglican Academy Trust.
Teachers and support staff strive to create purposeful and stimulating learning environments, both inside the classroom and by using our generous school grounds. The curriculum is enhanced through a range of visitors into school and a variety of trips throughout the year, as well as a range of extra-curricular activities.
Commitment to safeguarding
In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, please be advised that if shortlisted, we will carry out internet searches to support our commitment to safer recruitment. Please note that the purpose of this is to identify any incidents or issues that have happened, and are publicly available online, which the school might want to explore with applicants at interview. Internet searches will be carried out by someone who is not directly involved in the recruitment process and only relevant information will be shared with the interview panel.
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About Coningsby St Michael's Church of England Primary School
- School type
- Academy, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- View all Primaryjobs
- School size
- 271 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- enquiries@coningsby.laat.co.uk
- Phone number
- 01526342312
Coningsby St Michael’s Primary School is a vibrant school where children are enthusiastic and motivated to achieve endless possibilities. The children are at the heart of every decision we make to ensure that they are happy, confident and that the opportunities that are provided for them are relevant to their needs both now and in the future.
The Church School values we teach the children are the foundations to our school and underpin our curriculum. The values we are learning about this year are: Friendship; Perseverance; Compassion; Forgiveness; Thankfulness and Truthfulness. We teach the children values for life through these and make links to bible stories and PSHE to enable our children to make choices and decisions, both in and out of school.
At Coningsby St Michael’s Primary School, we believe that children should be curious about their learning. Through our engaging curriculum, we ensure that children can foster a passion for learning that will help to develop high aspirations and a lifetime of memories. We believe in ensuring that children receive a well-rounded curriculum; where individual talents can be spotted and nurtured to ensure that all children experience success and reach their full potential. We aim to develop whole individuals and promote independent learning. Our topic approach to teaching ensures entitlement for all children to an enriched learning experience, appropriate to their individual needs.
The school has a dedicated team that works hard to reach high standards in everything we do and this is further embedded through our successful relationships with parents, the local community and the other schools in the Lincoln Anglican Academy Trust.
Teachers and support staff strive to create purposeful and stimulating learning environments, both inside the classroom and by using our generous school grounds. The curriculum is enhanced through a range of visitors into school and a variety of trips throughout the year, as well as a range of extra-curricular activities.
Arranging a visit to Coningsby St Michael's Church of England Primary School
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