Teaching Assistant

2 months ago

Bury, United Kingdom Bury Council Full time

School: St. Margaret’s C.E. Primary School

Job Title: Level 3 Key Stage 2 Teaching Assistant

Salary Scale: NJC Grade 7

Responsible To: Headteacher /Governors

Responsible For: Teaching and learning of children within key stage 2 class.


The Headteacher and Governors would like to appoint a happy, friendly teaching assistant to join our school.

Our school mission statement is ‘Work hard, dream big and never give up’. We hold very high expectations of our children and staff and believe that everyone, regardless of ability, can achieve; we recognise that this can look very different for different children.

The successful applicant may be required to work across school on occasion in reception to year 6 but will be predominantly placed as a key stage 2 classroom teaching assistant.

Professional development is prioritised at our school and the successful candidate will receive training to support their role in school.

We are a successful and nurturing school and are lucky to have a very friendly, supportive staff, amazing children and a governing body who work hard with the children to promote our school’s Christian values: Love, Respect, Friendship, Resilience, Forgiveness and Trust.



Visits to the school are encouraged to inform your application and will be held on Monday 2nd September and Tuesday 3rd September at 3pm.

Please contact the Headteacher, Hannah Whiteside, to arrange your visit: h.whiteside@bury.co.uk


JOB DESCRIPTION

  • Supervise and provide particular support for pupils, including those with special needs, ensuring their safety and access to learning activities
  • Assist with the development and implementation of the graduated approach and educational health care plan.
  • Establish constructive relationships with pupils and interact with them according to individual needs
  • Promote inclusion and acceptance of all pupils.
  • Encourage pupils to interact with others and engage in activities led by the teacher.
  • Promote self-esteem and independence.
  • Provide feedback to pupil in relation to progress and achievement under the guidance and direction of the teacher.

SUPPORT FOR THE TEACHER

  • Create and maintain a purposeful, orderly and supportive environment, in accordance with lesson plans.
  • In liaison with the teacher, use strategies to support pupil to achieve learning goals, adapting where appropriate.
  • Assist the teacher with the preparation of teaching and learning materials and subject matter.
  • Monitor pupil responses to learning activities and accurately record pupil achievement/progress as directed.
  • Provide detailed and regular feedback to teachers on pupils’ achievement, progress, problems etc
  • Promote good pupil behaviour, dealing promptly with conflict and incidents and encouraging pupils to take responsibility for their own behaviour in line with established school policy.
  • Establish positive relationships with parents/carers.

SUPPORT FOR THE CURRICULUM

  • Undertake structured and agreed learning activities/learning programmes taking into consideration pupil learning styles. Adjust activities according to pupil responses/needs.

SUPPORT FOR THE SCHOOL

  • Be aware of and comply with school policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection. Report all concerns to the appropriate person (as named in the policy concerned).
  • Be aware of and support difference and ensure all pupils have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop.
  • Attend relevant meetings as required
  • Participate in training and other learning activities and performance development as required.
  • Assist with the supervision of pupils out of directed lesson time, including lunchtime.
  • Accompany 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.
  • To be responsible for and committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and for ensuring that they are protected from harm.


PERSON SPECIFICATION

SHORT LISTING CRITERIA

ESSENTIAL

DESIRABLE

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Relevant teaching assistant qualifications.
  • Other qualifications relevant to working with children.

EXPERIENCE

  • Proven excellent recent class experience in a Primary School
  • Relevant year group experience
  • Evidence of excellent positive behaviour management

TRAINING

  • Level 3 teaching assistant qualification.
  • Any relevant courses relating to the national curriculum areas of learning or SEND

DISPOSITION,

ADJUSTMENT,

ATTITUDES

  • Sympathetic to individual needs including those with SEN and EAL.
  • Ability to relate and work with others.
  • Positive attitude to pupils and parents.
  • Proactive within the classroom
  • A range of strategies to manage children with challenging behaviour.
  • Experience supporting across the age phases from reception to year 6.

PRACTICAL AND INTELLECTUAL

SKILLS

  • Excellent organisational skills
  • Excellent literacy and numeracy skills
  • Good communication & interpersonal skills
  • Positive can-do attitude
  • Able to manage change & remain flexible.


The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare or children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Appointment is subject to a satisfactory disclosure at the appropriate level under the Disclosure and Barring Service.

In line with safer recruitment, please ensure that your application covers your full employment history and there is a reason noted for any gaps in employment. Successful candidates will be asked to provide relevant references for the past ten years and character references will not be accepted.

Please can all application forms be sent to Hannah Whiteside by Friday 6th September 2024.

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