Teaching Assistant

2 days ago

Okehampton, Devon, United Kingdom Teaching vacancies Full time
Job Details

Job Role
  • Supporting pupils with additional needs in a classroom environment
Visa Sponsorship
Visas cannot be sponsored

Working Pattern
Full time, part time

Contract Type
Fixed term

Full-time Equivalent Salary
£23,500.00 Annually (FTE)Grade C hours per week for 39 weeks per year.

Job Summary

Purpose of Job

To work under the direct instruction of teaching/senior staff to support access to learning for pupils with additional needs.

Supervision Arrangements

The class teacher will take overall responsibility for the progress of pupils within the class.

Major Responsibilities

To work under direct supervision to support access to learning by:
  • Attending to the welfare and personal care of pupils.
  • Working with small groups or one to one.
  • Undertaking general clerical/organisational support for the teacher.
Duties

Support the teacher by:
  • Being aware of pupil problems/progress/achievements and reporting these to the teacher as agreed.
  • Undertaking pupil record keeping as requested.
  • Being aware of/working within planned learning activities.
  • Occasional contribution to planning e.g. for individual pupils, general literacy/numeracy.
  • Working with the teacher in managing pupil behaviour and reporting difficulties as appropriate.
  • Gathering/reporting information from/to parents/carers as directed.
  • Providing clerical/administrative support e.g. photocopying, typing, filing, collecting money etc.
Supporting pupils by:
  • Supervising and providing support for pupils, ensuring their safety and access to learning.
  • Attending to the pupils' personal needs, and implementing related personal programmes.
  • Establishing good relationships with pupils, acting as a role model and being aware of and responding appropriately to individual needs.
  • Promoting the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils.
  • Encouraging pupils to interact with others and to engage in activities led by the teacher.
  • Encouraging pupils to act independently as appropriate.
Support the curriculum by:
  • Supporting pupils to understand instructions.
  • Supporting pupils in respect of local and national learning strategies as directed by the teacher.
  • Supporting pupils to use ICT as directed.
  • Preparing and maintaining equipment/resources as directed by the teacher and assisting pupils in their use.
Support the school by:
  • Being aware of and complying with policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, and reporting all concerns to an appropriate person.
  • Being aware of and supporting difference and ensuring all pupils have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop.
  • Contributing to the overall ethos/work/aims of the school.
  • Appreciating and supporting the role of other professionals.
  • Attending and participating in relevant meetings as required.
  • Participating in training and other learning activities and performance development as required.
  • Assisting with the supervision of pupils out of lesson times, including before and after school and at lunchtimes as required.
  • Accompanying teaching staff and pupils on visits, trips and out of school activities as required and take responsibility for a group under the supervision of a teacher.
  • Support at lunch times and break times, maintaining a flexible working pattern.
Data Protection / General Data Protection Regulations Compliance

The Privacy Notice sets our general principles in relation to Data Protection and the General Data Protection Regulations. You should also abide all Trust policies relating to the use of data including but not limited to:

Acceptable Use Policy
  • Records Retention Policy
  • Personal Data Breach Procedure
  • Employee Code of Conduct
  • E-safety Policy
  • Social Media Policy
  • Use of Personal Devices Policy
Our Privacy Notice for Employees explains how we use your personal data.

You should note that a duty of confidentiality applies to all personal data seen prior to the first day of employment (for example, pupil lists for the purposes of lesson planning or other activities to support teaching and learning). This reflects the custom and practice of those contracts of employment starting on the first day of term while recognising the need to be aware of and plan to support pupil needs.

Dartmoor Multi Academy Trust is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds to apply.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

All schools in The Dartmoor Multi Academy Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

The successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure Barring Service (DBS).

'This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order and This means that certain convictions and cautions are considered 'protected' and do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website: '

Your application form will be processed by My New Term who act for DMAT as a data processor- please see our Privacy Notice for more information about how we process job applicant personal data.

The successful candidate will be required to come to DMAT HQ to complete mandatory training.

Training Details:

Location: Central Head Office (Wardhayes) 8 Simmons Way, Okehampton, EX20 1PY

Duration: Monday - Friday

Purpose: To provide comprehensive training on company policies, procedures, and systems necessary for successful integration into the role.

Training Schedule: Daily sessions from 9am to 4pm, with breaks provided.

Benefits of Training Week:
To gain valuable insights into our company culture and values.

Interact with key stakeholders and team members.

Acquire essential knowledge and skills to excel in your role.

Establish a strong foundation for your career growth within Dartmoor Multi Academy Trust.

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.

Applying for the job

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

CVs are not accepted.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

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