Teaching Assistant - part time/temporary position
Lower Fields Primary Academy, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD4 8RG45 days remaining to apply
Start date details
September 2024
Closing date
31 August 2024 at 3pm
Date listed
12 July 2024
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Part time: 1 day per week
Contract type
- Fixed term - 1 Year
Pay scale
- Grade C point 4 -6
What skills and experience we're looking for
As a Teaching Assistant Level 1, you will work under the direct instruction of teaching/senior staff, usually in a classroom with the teacher. You will support pupils to ensure they can access learning and provide general support to the teacher in the management of pupils and the classroom.
Main Responsibilities: Support the pupil by:
1. You will undertake the activities with either individuals or small groups of children to ensure their safety and facilitate their physical, emotional, and educational development.
2. You will carry out pre-determined educational activities and work programmes whilst promoting independent learning.
3. You will establish good relationships with pupils and act as a role model.
4. You will work to establish a supportive relationship with the children and their parents.
5. You will encourage acceptance and inclusion of the child with special needs.
6. You will promote and reinforce the child’s self-esteem. Support the Teacher by:
7. You will monitor individual children’s needs and report these to their designated supervisor as appropriate.
8. You will be aware of issues around pupil progress and achievement and report to the teacher as agreed.
9. You will keep such records of the children’s development as are required by the Academy.
10. You will assist teaching staff in their planning and delivery of work for individuals and groups of children ensuring resources are prepared and available.
11. You will provide support to the teacher in the delivery of local and national teaching strategies.
12. You will support teaching staff in the carrying out of home visits as required.
13. You will assist the teaching staff in the smooth transition between educational phases. Support the Academy by:
14. You will be aware of confidential issues to home/pupil/teacher/schoolwork and keep confidence as appropriate. General:
15. You will be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, inclusion, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person without delay.
16. You will participate in training and other learning activities and performance development as required.
17. You will ensure you carry out your role in a way that demands high standards whilst supporting inclusion and welcoming diverse thinking.
18. You will ensure strict confidentiality in all areas of work.
19. You will work and process personal and sensitive information in accordance with the Data Protection Act 2018 and the UK General Data Protection Regulations (UK GDPR).
20. You will ensure work is conducted in a way that protects the safety and security of information (e.g., strong passwords, reporting breaches, securing paper records, securely disposing of records).
21. You will understand and comply with the statutory guidance regarding safeguarding of children, always ensuring the safeguarding and promotion of children’s welfare, reporting any concerns to the Designated Safeguarding Officer at once.
22. You will always comply with the Trust’s policies and procedures.
23. You will undertake other reasonable duties (with competence and experience) as requested, in
accordance with the changing needs of the organisation.
What the school offers its staff
The academy is a 3 to 11 primary school situated on the outskirts of Bradford serving a culturally diverse population. Lower Fields Academy has a reputation in the community as a nurturing school where all our pupils receive a high quality education. We are extremely lucky to be based in stunning and extensive grounds which help to provide a wealth of outdoor learning opportunities.
We feel passionate about providing our young people with memorable experiences, the best outcomes and the widest opportunities. We place our learners’ individual needs at the heart of what we do and pride ourselves in our adaptability and willingness to engage fully with our students, their parents and the communities they live in.
Why join us?
Staff across the trust are talented and enthusiastic, and all contribute to the trust’s success story.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join an outstanding team within a high performing multi academy trust with exciting career prospects for successful applicants.
We offer an extensive range of opportunities, incentives and benefits with this post including:
- Holiday Entitlement: minimum 37 days(subject to pro rata if working part time and dependent upon salary and continuous service) including statutory Bank Holidays.
- Financial: offering unlimited access to a huge range of discounts on holidays, days out, retailer and cashback deals inc. Curry’s, John Lewis, Tesco and B&Q to name but a few.
- Lifestyle and Wellbeing: discounted & flexible gym memberships, eye care vouchers, cycle 2 work/Technology scheme, free annual flu jab and 24/7 access to a market leading Employee Assistance Programme providing expert information specialist advisors trained by Citizens Advice and access to professionally qualified counsellors accredited by the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.
- Motoring: access to an employee vehicle leasing scheme*,discounted vehicle repairs and discounts on car/van hire.
- Pension: excellent employer/employee contributory pension scheme with the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
- Personal and professional: we offer a range of training and development opportunities for you to grow and develop.
*Subject to ensuring NMW is maintained.
In accordance with DfE Keeping Children Safe in Education, an online search will be completed on all shortlisted applicants prior to interview. Any relevant information will be discussed further with the applicant during the recruitment process.
Further details about the role
Part time temporary position for 1 year
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 Lower Fields Primary Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- View all Primaryjobs
- School size
- 421 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Lower Fields Primary Academy website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- info@lfpa.org.uk
- Phone number
- 01274422043
Lower Fields Primary Academy is located 2 miles from the centre of Bradford. We are a 2 form entry school catering for 420 pupils from Reception to Year Six. In addition, we have a 26 place Nursery with morning and afternoon sessions. Our school has a well-earned and established reputation in the community as a caring place of learning where all pupils receive a high quality education.
Lower Fields Primary Academy was created in September 2000 on the site of an existing middle school. This has provided us with a larger than average building, set in extensive and exciting grounds. As a school we offer our pupils a rich and relevant curriculum with a range of stimulating experiences built in throughout the year. This is supported by our fantastic outdoor space which offers pupils the chance to: perform in our ampitheatre, go pond dipping in the wildlife area, build dens in the woodland and enjoy whole days of outdoor learning in the Kinesthetic Park. In addition we have an orchard, polytunnel and grow beds where we grow a wide variety of produce to be used in our kitchen such as: apples, pears, plums, grapes, figs, potatoes, carrots and cabbage!
Arranging a visit to Lower Fields Primary Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email info@lfpa.org.uk.
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