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Teaching Assistant

Knights Templar Community Church School & Nursery, Watchet, Somerset, TA23 0EX

This job expired on 26 November 2021 – see similar jobs

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  26 November 2021 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  11 November 2021

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years
• Working pattern: Part time: 11 hours per week
• Contract type: Fixed term - One year
• Full-time equivalent salary: Dependent on experience

Teaching Assistant job summary

Teaching Assistant, 11 hours per week, term-time only in our Early Years classes. This is a fixed term contract for one year in the first instance subject to school funding. Pay grade dependent on experience We are looking for a teaching assistant to join our dedicated team as a classroom based assistant with responsibility for delivering specific interventions in liaison with the SENCo and other members of the school team. The ideal candidate will: • Hold a NVQ Level 3 • Have experience working as a teaching assistant with primary age children • Be passionate about inclusion and meeting children’s individual needs • Be highly motivated, resilient and committed to securing the best possible outcomes for our children • Be positive, proactive and always solution focused • Have high expectations of themselves and the children they work with • Be a team player with a good sense of humour • Be willing to ‘go the extra mile’ for our pupils • Be able to use initiative to introduce interesting ways of learning • Have an up to date First Aid qualification • Have a commitment to their own professional development In return, we can offer: • The opportunity to be part of a highly committed team who are passionate about their school and determined to see all children succeed • Keen and enthusiastic children, who want to learn • A wonderful school environment with extensive grounds to enhance learning • Encouragement to develop new ideas and the opportunity to make a real difference • A commitment to you and your professional development We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS disclosure is required. Applicant deadline: By noon on Friday, 26h November 2021. Interview: To be arranged week beginning 29th November 2021. Recruitment packs are available by emailing knightstemplar@educ.somerset.gov.uk Candidates are invited to contact the school and we would encourage you to arrange to visit. Please book an appointment via the school office: 01984 634385.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

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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.

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About Knights Templar Community Church School & Nursery

• School type: Local authority maintained school, Church of England/Methodist, ages 4 to 9
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 178 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 9
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Knights Templar Community Church School & Nursery website
• Email address: knightstemplar@educ.somerset.gov.uk
• Phone number: 01984 634385
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/knights-templar-community-church-school-nursery

Job Title: Class Teacher and SENCo

Accountable To: Head Teacher

Main Purpose:

The responsibilities of the post are to be performed in accordance with the provisions of the most up
to date edition of the School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions document and within the range of
teachers’ duties set out in that document.

• To carry out professional duties and to have responsibility for an assigned class.
• To be responsible for the day-to-day work and management of the class and the safety and welfare of the pupils, during on-site and off-site activities.
• To promote the aims and objectives of the school and maintain its philosophy of education.
• To lead, manage, develop and maintain high quality SEN provision which enables quality teaching, excellent learning outcomes and success for all pupils
• To model effective teaching, to coach and train colleagues and to teach across the school
• To keep all aspects of SEN paperwork including records and policies, up-to-date and actioned, as appropriate

Class Teacher Roles and Responsibilities:
• To create and manage a caring, supportive, purposeful and stimulating environment which is conducive to children’s learning.
• To plan and prepare lessons in order to deliver the National Curriculum ensuring breadth and balance in all subjects.
• To identify clear teaching objectives and learning outcomes, with appropriate challenge and high expectations.
• To maintain good order and discipline among the pupils, safeguarding their health and safety.
• To organise and manage groups or individual pupils ensuring differentiation of learning needs, reflecting all abilities.
• To plan opportunities to develop the social, emotional and cultural aspects of pupils’ learning.
• To maintain a regular system of monitoring, assessment, record-keeping and reporting of children’s progress.
• To prepare appropriate records for the transfer of pupils.
• To ensure effective use of support staff within the classroom, including parent helpers.

• To participate and/or lead staff meetings as required.
• Contribute to the development and co-ordination of a particular area of the curriculum.
• To be part of a whole school team, actively involved in decision-making on the preparation and development of policies and programmes of study, teaching materials, resources, methods of teaching and pastoral arrangements.
• To ensure that school policies are reflected in daily practice.
• To communicate and consult with parents over all aspects of their children’s education – academic, social and emotional.
• To meet with parents and appropriate agencies, to contribute positively to the education of the children concerned.
• To support the Head Teacher in promoting the Christian ethos of the school.
• To promote the welfare of children and to support the school in safeguarding children though relevant policies and procedures.
• To promote equality as an integral part of the role and to treat everyone with fairness and dignity.
• To recognise health and safety is a responsibility of every employee, to take reasonable care of self and others and to comply with the Schools Health and Safety policy and any school-specific procedures / rules that apply to this role.
• To lead acts of Collective Worship in accordance with the school’s policy for Collective Worship
• To administer and mark formal tests as required for children within the class
• To lead meetings with parents
• To report on pupil progress formally at the end of the school year and during the year through Pupil Progress Meetings and Parents Evenings

Strategic direction and development of SEN provision in the school to:
• Contribute to a positive ethos in which all pupils have access to a broad, balanced and relevant curriculum.
• Support all staff in understanding the needs of SEN pupils
• Devise and promote plans to ensure the needs of pupils with SEN are met and that 
they are reflected in the school improvement plan
• Regularly monitor progress against targets for pupils with SEN from teachers’ plans, evaluate the effectiveness of teaching and learning by work analysis and use these analyses to guide future improvements
• Analyse and interpret relevant school, local and national information relating to pupils with SEN and advise the head teacher on the level of resources required to maximise achievement
• Liaise with staff, parents, external agencies and other schools to co-ordinate their contribution, provide maximum support and ensure continuity of educational provision for pupils with SEN
• Develop partnerships with parents to ensure that their views are considered and acted upon appropriately
• Ensure that pupils with SEN are enabled to share their views and that these are acted upon appropriately

• Support the identification of, and disseminate the most effective teaching approaches for pupils with SEN.
• Collect and interpret specialist assessment data on SEN to inform practice
• Work with pupils, class teacher and key stage managers to ensure realistic and challenging expectations of pupils with SEN
• Monitor the use of resources, teaching activities and target setting and develop and maintain a recording system for progress of pupils with SEN
• Identify appropriate resources to promote and support the achievements of SEN children and ensure they are used efficiently, effectively and safely

Leading and managing Staff to:
• Achieve constructive working relationships and establish opportunities for the SENCO, support assistants and other teachers to review the needs, progress and targets of pupils with SEN
• Provide regular information to Senior Leadership Team (SLT) and governors on the effectiveness of SEN provision and outcomes
• Advise and contribute to all aspects of SEN training to ensure the professional development of staff

Managing own performance and development:
• Demonstrate resilience and resourcefulness.
• Take responsibility for own professional development.
• Participate in the school’s appraisal and professional development scheme, ensuring that objectives are set and met within the agreed time-scale.
• Think creatively and imaginatively to anticipate and solve problems and identify opportunities.

Additional responsibilities and general requirements to:
• Undertake any professional duties commensurate with the grade of the post, reasonably delegated to him/her by the Headteacher
• Show commitment to the school, its inclusive ethos and equal opportunities for all in the school community, opposing strongly any form of discrimination
• Attend and participate in relevant training sharing the knowledge and ideas gained with colleagues
• Perform any other task under the reasonable direction of the Headteacher

Training
• Attend courses as required enhancing the knowledge, understanding and skills to improve the level and quality of support given to pupils and teachers.
• Attend statutory training courses as required for the post; Safeguarding and Child Protection, PREVENT and First Aid.

Safeguarding
• Recognise the moral and statutory responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of children
• Provide a welcoming and safe environment where children are valued and respected
• Be alert to the signs of abuse and neglect and follow our procedures and policies to ensure children receive effective support, protection and guidance

Arranging a visit to Knights Templar Community Church School & Nursery

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email knightstemplar@educ.somerset.gov.uk.

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