Teaching Assistant (Fixed Term)
The Harrowby Church of England Primary School, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG31 9LJThis job expired on 25 September 2024 – see similar jobs
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
25 September 2024 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
12 September 2024
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years
Working pattern
- Part time: 31.25 hours per week
Contract type
- Fixed term - Until 31st August 2025
Full-time equivalent salary
- £24,027 - £25,183
Actual salary
- £17,435.32 - £18,274.17
What skills and experience we're looking for
Job Description
To 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
Harrowby is a happy and caring place where we have high expectations of all our children. Our aim is to ensure that every child’s unique strengths are celebrated and strengthened alongside gaining an excellent academic, social, emotional and physical education.
Our Harrowby motto is:The Heart of Harrowby – Hand in Hand We Learn. We really value the partnership between home and school and see your child’s learning journey through their time with us as a joint venture between all members of our school community.
A strong Christian ethos encourages responsible behaviour and respect for others, in the context of Christian belief and practice. Our five Christian values are at the heart of everything we do. We use these values to be the very best we can be and achieve our potential in an environment where we feel valued, cared for and secure; in an environment that believes in us and we believe in it
Visitors are always welcome. Please do not hesitate to arrange a time to visit the school or telephone if there is anything you would like to ask us.
Commitment to safeguarding
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We demand an enhanced DBS criminal record check from the successful applicant.
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 The Harrowby Church of England Primary School
- School type
- Academy, Church of England, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 57 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- enquiries@harrowby.laat.co.uk
- Phone number
- 01476 564417
Arranging a visit to The Harrowby Church of England Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email enquiries@harrowby.laat.co.uk.
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