Teaching Assistant (Academic Support)

St Peter’s School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment by always complying with the school’s Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy and Procedures. The successful applicant will be required to undergo statutory pre-employment checks, including a Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Responsible to: Head of Academic Support

Hours of work: Monday to Friday 08:20-16:00

Salary/Scale: £21,436 p.a. - £22,178 p.a. (Point 3-4 on the Support Pay Scale prorated). Dependent upon experience and qualifications.

Overall purpose of the post: To work under the instruction and guidance of Academic Support primarily to support Key Stage Three pupils to access Maths and English learning within the classroom.

Key responsibilities:

• To work with pupils (as specified by the Head of Academic Support and class teachers) individually or in small groups, including those with additional needs.
• To develop positive and supportive relationships with pupils and be aware of their differing needs.
• To contribute to the assessment and monitoring of pupil progress through a proactive approach in using the graduated approach of assess, plan, do and review.
• To use clearly structured teaching and learning activities, to interest and motivate pupils and advance their learning.
• To prepare, organise, maintain and use equipment and resources as required to meet the lesson plans or other relevant learning activities.
• To accompany teaching staff and pupils on visits, trips and other out of school activities as required.
• To plan, prepare and deliver activities which you will assess and monitor progress in these activities and then liaise with the class teacher.
• To assist the Head of Academic Support with baseline assessments and other relevant SEND paperwork.
• To attend out of working hour activities as required e.g. training, staff meetings, parents’ meetings and preparation days in the holidays.
• To liaise with pastoral staff as required.
• To liaise sensitively and effectively with parents, recognising their role in pupils’ learning when required to do so.
• To improve own practice, through observation, self-evaluation and discussion with colleagues and the Head of Academic Support.

General Health & Safety: You have a legal duty to take reasonable care of your own health and safety and that of others and you are expected to be familiar with, and adhere to, St Peter’s School’s Health and Safety policy.

School values: You have a duty to ensure your work, communication and approach conforms to the school’s core values and mission. You will need to be aware and comply with school rules, policies and procedures at all times including, but not limited to, those relating to safeguarding, conduct, equality and data protection.

St Peter's School strives to be diverse and inclusive. We encourage applications from people who identify as Black, Asian or from a Minority Ethnic background, who are underrepresented at the school. The school is committed to providing equal opportunity to all employees and pupils. This means that employees are treated fairly, irrespective of sexual orientation, ethnic origin, religion, disability, age, gender, marital status or other reason. The post holder is expected to always comply with the provisions set out in law and the St Peter's policies on equality and diversity. The school is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community – a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed on merit.

Note: This job description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of duties and responsibilities associated with the post. The post holder will be expected to comply with any reasonable request to undertake work of a similar level that is not specified in this job description. This job description may be amended at any time.