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Teaching Assistant

Steeple Morden CofE VC Primary School, Royston, Hertfordshire, SG8 0PD

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Start date details
4th November 2024 or as soon thereafter.
Closing date
16 October 2024 at 11:59pm
Date listed
9 October 2024

Job details

Job role: Teaching assistant
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Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern: Part time: Monday - Friday during school hours
Contract type: Fixed term - 12 months - linked to funding of named pupil
Pay scale: Level 2, point 3

What skills and experience we're looking for

Teaching Assistant - Level 2 (points 3-4)

5 school days per week, 38 weeks per year, exact hours to be agreed.

We are looking to appoint one skilled, experienced Teaching Assistant to support individually named pupils during their school day. In addition you will also be required to support pupils during lunch times.

The successful applicant will:

Have experience of working with primary aged children as a Teaching Assistant, Teacher, trainee or classroom volunteer.
Have knowledge and/or experience of working with children with additional needs.
Be resilient, have a calm, patient approach and positive attitude.
Be able to adapt plans and use ICT to support children’s learning.
Be a team player and communicate effectively with staff and parents.
Be passionate about making a positive difference to the lives of children, helping them to address gaps in learning and social experiences.

If you are interested in this position, please see our website for a copy of the application form. If you would like more information please email vacancies@steeplemorden.cambs.sch.uk. Applications should also be sent to vacancies@steeplemorden.cambs.sch.uk.

We are committed to stringent safeguarding procedures and applicants will be subject to a full enhanced DBS check. Please note, references will be requested prior to interview and social media/online checks will also be carried out.

Closing date: Wednesday 16th October 2024 8.00pm

Interviews will be held on Monday 21st October 2024

Start date: 4th November 2024 (or as soon thereafter)

JOB DESCRIPTION

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment

Job Title: Teaching Assistant (Fixed Term)

Reports to: Deputy Head/Headteacher

Grade: Level 2 Hours: 5 School days with a 30 minute unpaid lunch break (hours to be agreed)

Job Purpose:

Supporting names pupils (who are in receipt of an EHCP) within their classroom environment and through intervention.

Principal Accountabilities:

1. Support for children

In conjunction with the classroom teacher, adapt lessons to meet the needs of individual children and small groups.
Take responsibility for delivering learning activities with small groups who would benefit from a different learning approach as agreed.
Establish and maintain supportive relationships with individual pupils, small groups and parents/carers to ensure they understand and can achieve the tasks.
Provide learning support to children with significant care needs, or where English is not their first language.
Support children with significant development needs, e.g. cognitive ability, EBD, learning skills, etc. as directed.
Encourage and promote inclusion in the classroom, ensuring all pupils feel involved with tasks and activities.
Supervise outdoor activities at break as required and specific pupils at lunchtime

2. Support for the curriculum

Support the school curriculum, including literacy and numeracy activities.
Suggest areas where ICT might be used to enrich pupil learning
Provide targeted support to enhance learning and improve attainment

3. Support for the teacher

Assist in contributing to reports on pupil progress and development as directed.
Monitor and track progress and provide feedback to assist in developing the Assess, Plan, Do, Review cycle for children with special needs.
Contribute to the evaluation of learning undertaken for individual pupils.
Undertake support activities for the teacher as appropriate.

4. Support for the school

Be committed and proactively support all school policies and initiatives including safeguarding, behaviour and curriculum.
Develop and maintain effective working relationships with other staff and parents or carers.
Contribute to the maintenance of a safe and healthy environment.
Assist in facilitating school events, e.g. school plays, events (within working hours).

Person Specification

Qualifications / Training

Essential

Current DBS check
Competency in English and Maths
Willingness to undertake additional training as required

Desirable

GCSE level C or equivalent in English and Maths
L2 or above in supporting teaching & learning
Recent safeguarding training

Experience

Essential

Experience of supporting KS1/KS2 pupils
Experience of working in a primary school setting
Experience of delivering small group or individual sessions or programmes
Successful adaptation of resources or activities to enable curriculum access
Ability to work as part of a team to secure positive outcomes for pupils

Desirable

Experience supporting SEND pupils within the classroom
Effective communication with parents / carers
Experience of planning small group or individual sessions or programmes

Knowledge & Understanding

Essential

Understanding of how children learn and develop
Knowledge of effective behaviour management strategies

Desirable

Awareness of the Assess, Plan, Do, Review cycle and target setting

Skills

Essential

Good basic ICT skills (especially word processing, maintaining records, preparing displays etc.)
Relate well to pupils and staff, caring about individual needs
Able to adapt to changing circumstances and new ideas in a positive and creative manner

Desirable

Relate well to parents and care about their individual needs whilst maintaining appropriate relationships

Other Attributes

Essential

Value all children and commitment to the development of the whole child
Ability to deal with sensitive issues in a professional manner
High standards of self and others
Resilience and the ability to treat each day as a fresh start
Good judgement, integrity and loyalty
Energy and enthusiasm
A good sense of humour
Support the Christian values and ethos of the school.

Job Type: Part-time

Expected hours: 27.5 – 32.5 per week

What the school offers its staff

Local Authority Pension

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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