Teaching Assistant Level 1 in South Shields

South Shields Full-Time 32243 - 39408 £ / year (est.) On-site

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At a Glance

Tasks: Support pupils' personal needs and promote positive behaviour in a fun school environment.
Company: Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust, committed to safeguarding and inclusion.
Benefits: Gain valuable experience, develop skills, and contribute to a supportive community.
Other info: Join a diverse team dedicated to creating a safe and inclusive learning environment.
Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while enjoying a dynamic and rewarding role.
Qualifications: Passion for working with children and a commitment to their welfare.

The predicted salary is between 32243 - 39408 £ per year.

Key Tasks of the Post

You will provide support to pupils. You will

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 lunches and playground play.
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.
Encourage pupils to act independently as appropriate.
Initiate games and activities on the school yard.
Check that all children have washed their hands before entering the dining hall and, where necessary, help younger children to do so.
Support children to use the cutlery correctly and to observe table manners e. g. the use of indoor voices.
Promote positive behaviour and follow behaviour management routines in line with the school Behaviour Policy.

Be responsible for the general standard of behaviour when working with or supervising the children in the dining hall, yard and corridors.

Help children to clear trays or who have eating difficulties.
Ensure that all used equipment is stored safely and correctly.
Ensure that the dining hall is set up ready for lunch.

You will provide support for the school. You will

Follow school Safeguarding policy and procedures.
Be aware of and comply with policies and 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 difference and ensure all pupils have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop
Contribute to the overall ethos/work/aims of the school
Give immediate attention to accidents and report them as soon as possible to the Head Teacher or senior person on duty.
Participate in training and other learning activities and performance development as required

Ensure that all spillages of food or liquid both on the table and on the floor are cleaned up immediately in order to maintain a safe and hygienic environment.

Deal immediately with any hazards which could cause an accident in the dining hall.

Supervise the children at play after they have left the dining hall and organise games for children.

The position we are filling is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and a satisfactory Enhanced DBS from the Disclosure and Barring Service is required as part of pre-employment checks.

An online search will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates.

Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust is an equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from all sections of the community.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and we expect staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust is the employer.

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