Teaching Assistant

Queen Eleanor's Church of England School, Guildford, Surrey, GU2 7SD

12 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  1st September 2024

• Closing date

  15 July 2024 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  16 May 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: £21,473.00 Annually (FTE) term time 39 weeks(+ inset days) 31.25 hrs per week-Prorata:£15944

Teaching Assistant job summary

Main Duties:

A. Support the curriculum under the direction of the class teacher by:

Participating in the planning of a range of activities for individual or groups of pupils.

Assisting in the preparation and adaptation of teaching materials, etc which facilitate the pupils’ access to the curriculum.

Assisting in the preparation of the classroom, the reception of pupils, the organisation of materials and the checking and clearing of equipment.

Ensuring that the planned programme of activities is implemented; undertake specific tasks with individuals or small groups of pupils

Assisting in the development and implementation procedures for the monitoring, assessment and recording of pupils’ progress in conjunction with the class teacher.

Contributing where appropriate to any multi-disciplinary discussion of pupils’ needs/progress.

Participating in relevant staff development activities.

Providing regular feedback to class teacher and special needs co-ordinator regarding pupil progress.

Supporting any aspect of school life as directed by the Head teacher.

B. Support the pupils by

Showing an understanding of specific needs of children.

Aiding and supporting children to learn as effectively as possible according to their particular educational needs. e.g

Clarifying/explaining instructions

Motivating/encouraging children

Assisting in all areas of the curriculum

Assisting in meeting the pupils’ needs for encouragement, reassurance and comfort.

Helping establish and maintain supportive relationships with children concerned.

Attending to the pupils’ personal requirements and physical care on a daily basis and encourage self-help at all times.

Participating in the supervision of pupils during break as appropriate.

Promoting and reinforcing the child’s self-esteem and encourage the child to maximise their achievement and development.

C. Support the teacher by

Monitoring, assessing and recording pupils’ work as directed by the teacher.

Preparing and presenting displays of students' work

Supporting class teachers in photocopying and other tasks in order to support teaching

Undertaking other duties from time to time as the head teacher/class teacher requires

D. Support the school by

Supporting the aims and mission statement of the school

Attending team and staff meetings

Undertaking professional duties that may be reasonably assigned by the head teacher

Being proactive in matters relating to health and safety

Setting a good example in terms of dress, punctuality and attendance

Being aware of confidential issues linked to home/pupil/teacher/school work and to keep confidences as appropriate.

Working within the framework of the school’s agreed policies and procedures.

Participating in the performance management cycle, taking a proactive approach towards CPD and professional development

To have due regard for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and to follow the child protection procedures adopted by the Surrey Safeguarding Children’s Board and the school’s safeguarding policy.

Commitment to safeguarding

Queen Eleanor's is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff, volunteers, committee members and visitors to share this commitment. We recognise that all adults, including temporary staff, volunteers and committee members, have a full and active part to play in protecting our students from harm, and that the child or young person’s welfare is our paramount concern.

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About Queen Eleanor's Church of England School

• School type: Academy, ages 7 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 345 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 7 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: Queen Eleanor's Church of England School website (opens in new tab)
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I would like to welcome you to Queen Eleanor's C of E Junior School where every child is valued as a unique individual. We believe all children have the right to enjoy and achieve to the best of their ability in a safe, happy and secure environment. At Queen Eleanor's, the safeguarding of children is our highest priority.

We believe that it is important to build up close relationships with the children based on mutual understanding and respect, and visitors to the school frequently comment on the friendly, calm atmosphere created by the children and staff. We have a strong partnership with our families and this supports and encourages each child to reach their potential. We appreciate our families' involvement in school activities and share the children's success and progress.

Queen Eleanor's is a Church of England School and we have strong links with our local churches and Guildford Cathedral. The spiritual development of our children is extremely important to us and we provide many opportunities, within school, for our children to develop spiritually. Our school vision is: To provide a caring, supportive community, grounded in a Christian ethos, where children are inspired to explore their potential and develop skills for life. Children of all faiths and those who have no faith are welcomed into the Queen Eleanor's Family.

We celebrate the diversity within our school and believe that every child and adult is special to God and uniquely made in his image. We strive to ensure that all members of our community understand their worth and value.

'Encourage one another and build each other up.' Thessalonians 5:11

We uphold Christian Values and these are embedded in PSHE and SMSC and throughout the curriculum along with our school values of: Honesty, Trust, Kindness and Respect.

Prospective parents are warmly invited to make an appointment with our office to see the school in action and to meet our wonderful children.

I look forward to welcoming you to Queen Eleanor's.

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