Teaching Assistant/vocational Activity Instructor

2 weeks ago

Telford, Telford and Wrekin, United Kingdom Telford College Full time

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General Details

Job Title Teaching Assistant/Vocational Activity Instructor

Vacancy Number VN75

Department Kickstart Academy

Reporting to Head of Kickstart Academy KS4 PRU

Responsible for No direct reports

Place of work Telford College, Kickstart Academy

Tenure Permanent

Hours/FTE 34.5 hours per week

Salary £15,101.84 pro rata

Working weeks 39 weeks

Terms & Conditions Business Support

DBS Enhanced

Closing Date Tuesday 17 January 2023 : 9:00 am

Interview Date To be confirmed

The Post
The purpose of the post is to work under the direction of teaching/senior staff, to implement

agreed work programs with individuals/groups, in or out of the classroom. This could include

those requiring detailed and specialist knowledge in particular areas and will involve assisting

the teacher in the whole planning cycle and the management/preparation of resources. Staff

may also supervise whole classes on occasions and may take lead with groups of students within

a vocational setting. Our vocational curriculum incorporates activities such as outdoor education,

of this curriculum. The primary focus will be to engage pupils and keep pupils on task.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

The successful applicant will be expected to:

Support for pupils 
Use specialist (curricular/learning) skills/training/experience to support pupils. 

Assist with the development and implementation of individual education plans. 

Establish productive working relationships with pupils, acting as a role model and setting

high expectations. 

Promote the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils within the classroom. 

Support pupils consistently whilst recognising and responding to their individual needs. 

Encourage pupils to interact and work co-operatively with others and engage all pupils in

activities. 

Promote independence and employ strategies to recognise and reward achievement of self
- reliance. 

Provide feedback to pupils in relation to progress and achievement.

Support for teachers 
Work with the teacher to establish an appropriate learning environment. 

Work with the teacher in lesson planning, evaluating and adjusting lessons/work plans as

appropriate. 

Monitor and evaluate pupils' responses to learning activities through observation and planned

recording of achievement against pre-determined learning objectives. 

Provide objective and accurate feedback and reports as required, to the teacher on pupil

achievement, progress and other matters, ensuring the availability of appropriate evidence.



Be responsible for keeping and updating records as agreed with the teacher, contributing to

reviews of systems/records as requested. 

Undertake marking of pupils' work and accurately record achievement/progress. 

Promote positive values, attitudes and good pupil behaviour, dealing promptly with conflict

and incidents in line with established policy and encourage pupils to take responsibility for

their own behaviour. 

Liaise sensitively and effectively with parents/carers as agreed with the teacher within your

role/responsibility and participate in feedback sessions/meetings with parents with, or as

directed. 

Administer and assess routine tests and invigilate exams/tests. 

Provide general clerical/admin. Support e.g. administer coursework, produce worksheets for

agreed activities etc.***
Support for the curriculum 
Implement agreed learning activities/teaching programmes, adjusting activities according to

pupil responses/needs. 

Implement local and national learning strategies e.g. literacy, numeracy and make effective

use of opportunities provided by other learning activities to support the development of

relevant skills. 

Support the use of ICT in learning activities and develop pupils' competence and

independence in its use. 

Help pupils to access learning activities through specialist support. 

Determine the need for, prepare and maintain general and specialist equipment and

resources.

Our vocational activity incorporates activities such as outdoor activities, boxing, cooking and

learners whilst at vocational curriculum activities.

Support for the PRU 
Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, health,

safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an

appropriate person. 

Be aware of and support difference and ensure all pupils have equal access to opportunities

to learn and develop. 

Contribute to the overall ethos/work/aims of the school. 

Establish constructive relationships and communicate with other agencies/professionals, in

liaison with the teacher, to support achievement and progress of pupils. 

Attend and participate in regular meetings. 

Participate in training and other learning activities as

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