Teaching Assistant in Stafford

School Purpose and Values

We are a small Church school and belong to the Diocese of Lichfield. Our historical school building and beautiful location facilitate a family atmosphere; where learning is creative, fun and happy! The behaviour of the children is exemplary and the motivation to learn is in abundance. All staff are highly motivated and resolute in providing the very best education possible. Our vision at All Saints is that through the power of God’s love, children will reach their full potential and be able to live their lives with an open mind so they learn from the world around them.

Statement of Purpose

All Saints is seeking to appoint a positive, proactive and friendly Teaching Assistant with a passion for working with children in a diverse and busy Primary School. The successful candidate must be able to promote the positive and caring ethos of the school and be able to efficiently engage and collaborate with all stakeholders. The fixed term contract will be to cover maternity leave and is expected to last 12 months, but may end earlier if the postholder returns early.

You will work under the direct instruction of teaching staff, usually in the classroom with the teacher. Responsibilities include:

• Provide general support to the teacher in the care of pupils and management of the classroom.
• Provide structured support in accordance with specific work programmes designed and supervised by individual teachers.
• Support the teacher in the development and implementation of Individual Education/Behaviour Plans.
• Assist in maintaining classroom discipline through the implementation of the school’s behaviour management strategies.
• Provide support to pupils to achieve learning goals, e.g. guided reading.
• Assist the teacher with the planning of learning activities.
• Assist the teacher in monitoring pupils’ responses to learning activities and accurately record achievement/progress as directed.
• Provide detailed and regular feedback to teachers on pupils’ achievement, progress, problems etc.
• Undertake appropriate basic admin tasks.
• Accompany teaching staff and pupils on visits, trips and out of school activities as required.
• Encourage pupils to interact with others and engage in activities led by the teacher.
• Assist children in matters of personal needs and their general health including first aid and welfare matters.
• Arrange medical/dental visits as appropriate.
• Provide general support to pupils ensuring their safety, by complying with good H&S practice.

Support to Curriculum

• Assist the teacher in the preparation and development of agreed curriculum activities/materials.
• Provide support in literacy/numeracy/SEN strategies.
• Support the use of ICT in learning activities and develop pupils’ competence and independence in its use.

Support to School

• Promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young persons you are responsible for or come into contact with.
• 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.
• Ensure all pupils have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop.
• Liaise effectively with teachers/parents/guardians, welfare officers, health visitors and other professional staff as part of the routine consultative process.
• Contribute to the overall ethos/work/aims of the school.
• 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 lesson times, including before and after school and at lunchtimes.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to checks including childcare disqualification, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), medical, online and social media prohibition from teaching, right to work, satisfactory references, and suitability to work with children.