Teaching Assistant

We are seeking an enthusiastic andmotivated individual to join our support team. We are looking for someone who iscommitted to improving the outcomes of all children.Previous experience working with children in aschool, preferably in a similar role is desirable.A commitment to working collaboratively with allmembers of our school community is essential.

Responsibilities:

Tosupport the classroom teacher with their responsibility for the development andeducation of all pupils.

Tosupport pupils in their learning. This may be supporting the whole class, smallgroups or individual pupils with Learning Support plans or EHCP’s where agreater level of support is required.

Toassist in development of pupils’ learning, the provision of care and themanagement of pupils’ behaviour under the guidance of teaching staff/seniorcolleagues

PersonnelSpecification:

Essential

Desirable

Experience

The successful candidatewill have experience of:

• working with or caring forchildren of a relevant age
• working with children withSEND

Knowledge and skills

Thesuccessful candidate will be have:

• an effective use of ICT to support learning
• a general understanding of national/foundationstage curriculum and other basic learning programmes/ strategies
• a basic understanding of child development andlearning
• the ability to relate well to children and adults
• the ability to work constructively as part of ateam, understanding classroom roles and responsibilities and your ownposition within these
• the ability to work withpupils and their families in a sensitive and positive way
• the ability to demonstrateexcellent communication, planning and organisational skills
• Some knowledge of the Primarycurriculum

Personal qualities

Thesuccessful candidate will have:

• a calm and caring nature
• excellent verbal andwritten communication skills
• excellent time managementand organisational skills
• a flexible approachtowards working practices
• high expectations of selfand professional standards
• the ability to work asboth part of a team and independently
• the ability to maintainsuccessful working relationships with other colleagues
• high levels of drive,energy and integrity.

The successful candidatewill be:

• committed to promotinghigh-quality care of children
• committed to playing anactive role in children’s progress and development
• dedicated to promotingtheir professional development
• able to plan and takecontrol of situations
• committed to contributingto the whole school and its community
• capable of handling ademanding workload and successfully prioritising work
• professionally assertiveand clear thinking.

Establishconstructive relationships with pupils and interact with them according toindividual needs

Promotethe inclusion and acceptance of all pupils

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

Providefeedback to pupils in relation to progress and achievement under guidance ofthe teacher

Setchallenging and demanding expectations and promote self-esteem and independence

Createand maintain a purposeful, orderly and supportive environment, in accordancewith lesson plans and assist with the display of pupils’ work

Usestrategies, in liaison with the teacher, to support pupils to achieve learninggoals

Assistwith the planning of learning activities

Monitorpupils’ responses to learning activities and accurately recordachievement/progress as directed

Providedetailed and regular feedback to teachers on pupils’ achievement, progress,problems etc.

Promotegood pupil behaviour, dealing promptly with conflict and incidents in line withestablished policy and encourage pupils to take responsibility for their ownbehaviour

Supportteaching /senior staff with routine administration, e.g. photocopying, typing,filing, etc

Establish constructive relationships withparents/carers

Be aware of and comply with policies andprocedures relating to child protection, health, safety and security,confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriateperson.

Be aware of and support difference to ensureall pupils have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop.

Contribute to the overall ethos/work/aims ofthe school

Participate in training and other learningactivities and performance development as required.

Accompany teaching staff and pupils oneducational visits, trips and out of school activities as required and takeresponsibility for a group under the supervision of the teacher.

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