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Teaching Assistant (Level 2)

Our Lady of Walsingham Catholic Primary School, Corby, Northamptonshire, NN17 1EE

This job expired on 25 September 2024 – see similar jobs

Closing date
25 September 2024 at 5pm
Date listed
20 September 2024

Job details

Job role: Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern: Part time
Contract type: Fixed term
Full-time equivalent salary: £22,737.00 - £23,114.00 Annually (FTE)

Teaching Assistant (Level 2) job summary

We are looking to appoint someone who can work with children across our school to:

provide positive encouragement, feedback and praise to reinforce and sustain the pupils’ efforts and develop self-reliance and self-esteem.

support pupils in developing social skills both in and out of the classroom.

provide regular feedback on the pupil’s learning and behaviour to the teacher, including feedback on the effectiveness of the behaviour strategies adopted.

under the direction of the teacher, carry out and report on systematic observations of pupils, gather evidence of their knowledge, understanding and skills upon which the teacher makes judgements about their stage of development.

when working with a group of pupils, understand and use group dynamics to promote group effectiveness and support group and individual performance.

where appropriate to develop a relationship to foster links between home and school, and to keep the school informed of relevant information.

be aware of confidential issues linked to home/pupil/teacher/school

Contribute towards reviews of the pupil’s progress as appropriate

participate in training activities offered by the school to further knowledge and skills of working with children with a range of needs.

The ability to work as part of a team is essential and previous experience would be desirable, but not essential. In return, we can offer a strong supportive team ethos committed to continuous improvement as well as any relevant training.

All appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS clearance in line with our Safer Recruitment Policy, and social media checks will be carried out.

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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