Teaching Assistant/Cover Supervisor in Telford

Overview

RESPONSIBLE TO: Class Teacher/SLT

SALARY (depending on experience): Scale 2 point 3 to point 4 - £24,796 - £25,185 (£15,990 - £16,239 actual approx.) Scale 3 point 5 to point 6 - £25,583 - £25,989 (£16,500 - £16,761 actual approx.)

LOCATION: Grange Park Primary School

WORKING PATTERN: 27.5 hours per week, Monday - Friday, 08:45 - 15:15, with a one-hour unpaid lunch break. TTO + 1 week

CONTRACT: Permanent

DISCLOSURE LEVEL: Enhanced DBS

Main Purpose:

To undertake work/care/support programmes to enable access to learning for pupils and to assist the teacher in the management of pupils and the classroom. To work under the instruction/guidance of senior/teaching staff to support the delivery of quality learning and teaching and to help raise standards of achievement for all pupils. Work may be carried out in the classrooms or outside the main teaching area.

Specific responsibilities

• Pupil Support:
• Develop a knowledge of a range of learning support needs and to develop an understanding of the specific needs of the pupils to be supported.
• To supervise and provide particular support for pupils, ensuring their safety and access to learning activities.
• Aid the pupils to learn as effectively as possible both in group situations and on his/her own by, for example: clarifying and explaining instructions; ensuring the child can use equipment and materials provided; assisting in weaker areas, e.g. language, behaviour, social skills, reading, spelling, handwriting/presentation; helping children to concentrate on and finish work set; meeting physical and behavioural needs as required whilst encouraging independence; assisting with the development and implementation of Individual Education/Behaviour Plans and Personal Care programmes; developing appropriate resources to support the children; providing support for individual children inside and outside the classroom to enable them to interact with others and engage in activities led by the teacher.
• To establish a constructive relationship with the pupils and interact with them according to individual needs.
• To promote the inclusion and acceptance of all children.
• To set challenging and demanding expectations and promote self-esteem and independence.
• To provide the necessary pastoral care to enable children to feel secure and happy.
• To provide feedback to pupils in relation to progress and achievement under the guidance of the teacher.

• Staff Support:
• Assist with the class teacher (and other professionals as appropriate), in the development and planning of a suitable programme of support/intervention for pupils.
• Monitor pupil’s responses to learning activities and accurately record achievement as directed.
• Provide detailed and regular feedback about the children to the teacher.
• Contribute to the maintenance of children’s progress records.
• Participate in the evaluation of the support programme.
• Promote good behaviour, dealing promptly with conflicts and incidents in line with established policy, and encourage children to take responsibility for their own behaviour.
• Establish constructive relationships with parents/carers.
• Administer routine tests and undertake routine marking of children’s work (in line with marking policy).
• Support class teachers in photocopying and other tasks in order to support teaching.
• Undertake structured and agreed learning activities/teaching programmes, adjusting activities according to pupil responses.
• Undertake intervention programmes linked to local and national learning strategies, recording achievement and progress, and feeding back to the teacher.
• Support the use of ICT in learning activities and develop pupils’ competence and independence in its use.
• Assist with the preparation and maintenance of equipment/resources required to meet lesson plans/relevant learning activities to support the delivery of an enriched curriculum.

• Cover Supervisor Responsibilities (where appropriate and dependent on experience):
• Supervise whole classes during the short-term absence of the class teacher, ensuring a calm, safe and purposeful learning environment.
• Deliver pre-prepared lessons and learning activities in line with the teacher’s planning.
• Manage pupils’ behaviour in line with the school’s behaviour policy and expectations.
• Respond to pupils’ questions and provide appropriate support to help them access learning.
• Ensure pupils remain on task and complete set work to the best of their ability.
• Provide feedback to teaching staff on pupil engagement, progress and any issues arising during the lesson.
• Support pupils with additional learning or behavioural needs during cover sessions.
• Follow school procedures relating to safeguarding, health and safety, behaviour management and confidentiality at all times.
• Assist with classroom organisation and ensure resources are left tidy and ready for use after cover sessions.

• Wider responsibilities:
• Be aware of and comply with the 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 differences and ensure all pupils have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop.
• Contribute to the overall ethos/work/aims of the school.
• Appreciate and support the roles of other professionals.
• Attend and participate in relevant meetings as required.
• Where appropriate, develop a relationship to foster links between home and school.
• Liaise, advise and consult with other members of the team supporting the children as appropriate.
• Contribute to reviews of children’s progress as appropriate.
• Set a good example in terms of dress, punctuality and attendance.
• Prepare and present displays of children’s work as required.
• Undertake other duties from time to time as required by the Headteacher.

Safeguarding

The trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks, including enhanced DBS checks.

Additional information

The above responsibilities are subject to the general duties and responsibilities contained in the Statement of Conditions of Employment. The duties of this post may vary from time to time without changing the general character of the post or level of responsibility entailed. The person undertaking this role is expected to work within the policies, ethos and aims of the Trust and to carry out such other duties as may reasonably be assigned by the Line Manager. The post holder will be expected to have an agreed flexible working pattern to ensure that all relevant functions are fulfilled through direct dialogue with employees, contractors and community members.

English Duty - This role is covered under part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 and therefore the ability to speak fluent spoken English is an essential requirement for this role.