Teaching Assistant

_At Whitecote our pupils know that success comes with hard work and perseverance. Through teaching that goes beyond the curriculum they are able to fulfil their potential and achieve. Once a Whitecote pupil you are always a part of the Whitecote family._
- Inspire, Nurture, Challenge_

Whitecote Primary School are looking for a great Level 1 Teaching Assistant to work with SEN children in our Early Years provision.

We want someone who enjoys working with children, is a great communicator and is able to make a positive contribution to a team. Someone who is flexible, is able to use their initiative and problem solve. Someone who sees every day as an opportunity to learn something new and wants to develop themselves within the role to become an outstanding practitioner.

You will have a key group that you will be expected to provide a high standard of physical, emotional, social and intellectual care for whilst working alongside other experience practitioners and under the support and guidance of experienced teachers.

Hours of work: Monday - Friday 8:45 - 3:15. This is a term time only position.

If this sounds like you then we would love to hear from you. If you would like to visit school before applying, please contact the office to make an appointment: 0113 216 4800

Shortlisting: 13.1.23

Interviews: 17.1.23

**Service Area Classroom Based**

**Job Title **Teaching Assistant Level 1

**Grade **A1/B1 £19,100 (**to be pro rata**) 30 hours a week Term Time Only

**Conditions Of service **NJC

**Responsible To Head teacher**

**Job Purpose**:To work under the direct instruction of teaching/senior staff, usually in the classroom with the teacher, to support access to learning for pupils and provide general support to the teacher in the management of pupils and the classroom. There may be a need to occasionally work outside of school hours and off school premises, as required by the school.

**Responsibilities**

Attend to the pupils’ personal needs, and implement related personal programmes, including social, health, physical, hygiene, first aid and welfare matters

Supervise and support pupils ensuring their safety and access to learning

Establish good relationships with pupils, acting as a role model and being aware of and responding appropriately to individual needs.

Promote the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils

Encourage pupils to interact with others and engage in activities led by the teacher

Encourage pupils to act independently as appropriate

Prepare classroom as directed for lessons and clear afterwards and assist with the display of pupil’s work.

Be aware of pupil problems/progress/achievements and report to the teacher as agreed.

Undertake pupil record keeping as requested

Support the teacher in managing pupil behaviour, reporting difficulties as appropriate

Gather/report information from/to parents/carers as directed

Provide clerical/administrative support - photocopying, typing, filing, collecting money etc.

Support pupils to understand instructions

Support pupils in respect of local and national learning strategies - literacy, numeracy, KS3, early years, as directed by the teacher

Support pupils in using basic ICT as directed

Prepare and maintain equipment/resources as directed by the teacher and assist pupils in their use.

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

Appreciate and support the role of other professionals

Attend relevant meetings as required

Assist with the supervision of pupils out of lesson times, including before and after school and at lunchtimes.

Accompany teaching staff and pupils on visits, trips and out of school activities as required.

Participate in appraisal, training, and development activities as necessary to ensure up to date knowledge and skills

To improve own practice through observation, evaluation, discussion with colleagues and CPD programmes.

To work collaboratively with colleagues, knowing when to seek help and advice.

Contribute to the overall ethos, work, and aims of the school by attending relevant meetings, training days/events as requested.

Be aware of and comply with school and Leeds City Council policies and procedures e.g. 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 equality for all working in an anti-discriminatory manner, upholding and promoting the standards and equal opportunities of the school and Leeds City Council.

Recognise and appropriately challenge any incidents of racism, bullying, harassment or victimisation and any form of abuse of equal opportunities, ensuring compliance with relevant policies and procedures and making sure the individual/s involved understand it is unacceptable.

The duties outlined are not meant as an exhaustive list and will also comprise any other duties within the spirit of the post commensurate with the job evaluation outcome for this