Teaching Assistant

St John Rigby Catholic Primary School, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK41 9DQ

7 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 January 2025

• Closing date

  4 December 2024 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  25 November 2024

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £22,737.00 Annually (FTE) Grade D Point 3

Teaching Assistant job summary

Providing high quality learning support to the children attending St. John Rigby Catholic Primary School. The role is to work with the children in both KS1 and KS2 to support and develop their learning in core areas and assisting them to make progress.

Supporting the pupils to learn as effectively as possible both in group situations and on their own by, for example:

v Clarifying and explaining instructions to the pupils

v Modelling methods and learning sequences

v Using assessment for learning to adapt teaching and support

Motivating and encouraging the pupil as required by providing levels of individual attention, reassurance and help with learning tasks as appropriate to pupils’ needs

Using praise, commentary and assistance to encourage the pupils to concentrate and stay on task

Liaising with class teacher, SENCO and other professionals about support Plans and Education Health and Care Plans, contributing to the planning and delivery as appropriate

Helping to make appropriate resources to support the pupils

Modelling and promoting appropriate use of language to develop children’s vocabulary and skills in oracy

Establishing supportive relationships with the pupils concerned.

Promoting the acceptance and inclusion of pupils with SEND and behavioural needs by encouraging pupils to interact with each other in an appropriate and acceptable manner.

Attending to the educational, personal and social needs of pupils and any other requirements depending on the pupil’s special needs and, wherever possible, making these part of the learning experience (this may include toileting, other hygiene needs, help with dressing and/or assisting with feeding if necessary).

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

Supporting the pupil in developing social skills both in and out of the classroom.

This post is subject to satisfactory references which will be requested prior to interview, an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, medical check, evidence of qualifications plus verification of the right to work in the UK.

Commitment to safeguarding

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people as required under the Education Acts and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post holder will be required to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people and follow school policies and the Trust Code of Conduct. The Trust is committed to ensuring that it complies with all legislative requirements on safeguarding and child protection and that the Trust actively values and promotes diversity, unity, and community cohesion and that it supports pupils to become successful, compassionate citizens

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

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Visas cannot be sponsored.

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About St John Rigby Catholic Primary School

• School type: Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 5 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 316 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 5 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: St John Rigby Catholic Primary School website (opens in new tab)
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-john-rigby-catholic-primary-school (opens in new tab)

St John Rigby Catholic Primary School is a vibrant, welcoming, and happy two form entry school . It is situated in beautiful, spacious grounds within the Putnoe area of Bedford and is part of the Our Lady Immaculate Catholic Academies Trust family.

We are a family-orientated community with extremely talented and dedicated members of staff, supportive parents and carers, and inspirational children who strive to live a virtuous life through Faith, Hope, Love, Trust and Forgiveness.

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