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  • Job start date

    1 September 2021

  • Closing date

    17 May 2021 at 12pm (midday)

  • Date listed

    30 April 2021

Job details

Visa sponsorship

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Working pattern

Contract type

Fixed term - 2 terms

Full-time equivalent salary

Grade 2/3

Teaching Assistant job summary

This level is applicable to experienced teaching assistants whose working role calls for competence across a varied range of responsibilities.
To support teaching staff in the development and education of pupils including the provision of specialist skills as appropriate.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Support for pupils (either individually or in groups)
Support the activities of individuals or groups
Establish and maintain relationships with individual pupils and groups.
Contribute to individual Education Plans as appropriate.
Support pupils during learning activities.
Promote pupils’ social and emotional development.
Contribute to the health and well being of pupils.
Provide support for bilingual/ multilingual pupils (where appropriate to the focus of the role).
Support children with specific needs (where appropriate to the focus of the role), for example, sensory and/ or physical impairment, cognitive or learning difficulties, behavioural, emotional and social development needs, communication and interaction difficulties.
Support pupils with literacy and numeracy skills
Support pupils to access the curriculum.
Dealing with the personal care needs of children where appropriate in line with the guidance of the local authority

Support for the teacher (s)
Observe and report on pupil performance
Contribute to the planning and evaluation of learning activities.
Assist in preparing and maintaining the learning environment.
Contribute to the management of pupils’ behaviour.
Contribute to maintaining pupils’ records
Support the maintenance of pupils’ safety and security.
Supervise the whole class for a short time in an emergency (normally for a period less than a whole lesson until the teacher returns or alternative arrangements are made) or for a very short period of planned absence for less than a whole lesson
Undertake routine marking in line with school policy
Provide general administrative support, for example, administer coursework, produce worksheets etc.
Undertake joint home visits as appropriate and in line with LEA policy

Support for the school
Support the development and effectiveness of team work within the school environment
Develop and maintain working relationships with other professionals
Liaise with parents as appropriate
Review and develop own professional practice
Work as required across the curriculum and in all Key Stages within the school in accordance with the job

Support for the curriculum
Support the use of information and communication technology in the classroom
Individuals have a responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people he/she is responsible for or comes into contact with.
To ensure their tasks are carried out with due regard to Health and Safety
To participate in appropriate professional development including adhering to the principle of performance management.
To adhere to the ethos of the school
To promote the agreed vision and aims of the school
To set an example of personal integrity and professionalism
Attendance at appropriate staff meetings and parents evenings
Any other duties as commensurate within the grade in order to ensure the smooth running of the school

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 Quinton Church Primary School

School type
Academy, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
Education phase
View all Primaryjobs
School size
211 pupils enrolled
Age range
4 to 11
Phone number
0121 675 4422

Quinton Church Primary School is a warm, friendly and successful one form entry school which is part of Birmingham Diocesan Multi-Academy Trust. The Local Academy Board would like to appoint a gifted, hardworking and enthusiastic teaching assistant who is able to inspire and motivate the children to achieve their very best. You will be an excellent role model and have a passion for supporting children.

We are looking for:

• A person who loves supporting children.

• Someone who is passionate to inspire our pupils and a commitment to achieving success with all our pupils.

• Someone with strong subject knowledge across the primary phases.

• Support the Christian ethos of our school where everyone feels valued and respected and feels part of the team.

Quinton can offer:

• The opportunity to work with wonderful, well behaved and enthusiastic children.

• A successful, recent Ofsted inspection.

• A commitment to your support, well-being and further professional development.

• Support from dynamic, creative staff who are dedicated to achieving whole school improvement, who genuinely love teaching and who are also keen to learn from those around them.

• A supportive leadership team.

• A supportive MAT that has a commitment to the well-being and professional development of all staff.

• Opportunities to develop your careers.

• Excellent links with our church and clergy.

Quinton Church Primary School is committed to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. This post is subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) enhanced disclosure certificate. Quinton Church Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We welcome applications from underrepresented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion. BDMAT is a Disability Confident employer. All appointments made have a probationary period.

Arranging a visit to Quinton Church Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email a.willetts@quinton.bham.sch.uk.

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