Teaching Assistant Level 2

The Governors, staff and children at St. Wulstan’s & St. Edmund’s Catholic Academy are looking to appoint a committed and enthusiastic level 2 Teaching Assistant to join our team. This is a permanent position for 30 hours per week with an additional role of Out of School Club Manager for 3.75 hours per week.

We are specifically looking for a level 2 teaching assistant with experience in Key Stage 2, and experience of working with SEN children would be advantageous. The Out of School Club Manager role requires an Level 3 Childcare Qualification.

**Teaching Assistant 2(b)**

Under the general supervision and direction of the teacher, to plan and implement learning activities for individuals and groups. To monitor pupil progress and provide feedback to the class teacher and establish supportive and constructive relationships with pupils parents and carers. To provide short term cover for classes to which the Teaching Assistant is normally assigned, when the class teacher is unexpectedly unavailable.

In addition to the following duties, the postholder may be required to undertake any of the duties normally associated with a lower graded Teaching Assistant post.
- Support for Pupils:_
- Under the general supervision and direction of the teacher to implement structured learning activities for individuals and groups of pupils.
- To undertake activities in order to monitor the personal social and emotional needs of pupils.
- To develop positive relationships with pupils to promote pupil progress and attainment.
- To assist in the devising of pupil's individual targets and their monitoring and review.
- Support pupils as part of a planned inclusion programme
- To implement specific programmes with individual pupils or groups appropriate to the developmental needs of individual children throughout different curriculum areas.
- To assist in the development of varying skills that support pupils' learning.
- To assist in the specific medical/care needs of pupils when specific training has been undertaken.
- Support for the Teacher:_
- To monitor and record pupil progress and developmental needs.
- To produce relevant classroom resources.
- To undertake classroom administrative tasks including the maintenance of records.
- To assist in pupil supervision and assist in the management of pupil behaviour.
- To provide short term cover for classes to which the Teaching Assistant is normally assigned, when the class teacher is unexpectedly unavailable.
- To provide information to the class teacher to assist in the planning of work programmes.
- To liaise with the school's nominated person in respect of pupil absence.
- To assist with the arrangements for out of school learning activities including the administration of work experience.
- To provide clerical and administrative support including the collection and recording of money.
- Administer routine tests, assist in the invigilation of exams and undertake routine marking of pupils work.
- Support for the School:_
- To assist in providing an atmosphere in which effective learning can take place.
- To support the promotion of positive relationships with parents, carers and outside agencies.
- To work within school policies and procedures.
- To attend staff training as appropriate.
- To take care for their own and other people's health and safety.
- To be aware of the confidential nature of issues related to home/pupil/teacher/school work.
- Support for the Curriculum:_
- To assist the delivery of educational and developmental work programmes.
- To support the use of ICT in learning activities.

**Out of School Club Manager 1**

To create high quality play opportunities within a safe and caring environment and provide a high standard of physical, emotional, social and intellectual care for the children placed in the Club, including those with special needs. To be responsible for delivery of activities within the provision, leading the out of school club team and general administrative/clerical/financial duties in the Club, but not management of the Club budget. The Post-holder may be the Club Manager of a smaller setting, or the Deputy Manager of a larger Club.

In addition to the following duties, the postholder may be required to undertake any of the duties normally associated with the Out of School Club Assistant post.
- To plan, deliver and evaluate a programme of high quality play opportunities in a safe environment.
- To be responsible for implementing Safeguarding and Health and Safety policies and procedures.
- To ensure the EYFS requirements are met.
- To liaise with parents to enable the effective operation of the Club.
- To assist in the development of policies and procedures and lead the planning and preparation of a programme of activities.
- To manage Club staff and volunteers, taking responsibility for recruitment, induction, allocation of work and training and supervision.
- To plan and accompany children on visits, ensuring that the appropriate document