Teaching Assistant - 1 Year Fixed Term
| Posting date: | 26 June 2024 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 15 July 2024 |
| Location: | Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN3 3QF |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 15dae794-56d0-4b4d-b652-8303fa3559a5 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
Fixed Term 30/08/2024-31/08/2025 (30 hours per week TERM TIME)
Support for pupils
Under the specific supervision of the class teacher, to work with individuals and groups of pupils to deliver learning programmes.
To encourage pupils to interact with others and engage in activities led by the teacher.
To assist with the general pastoral care of the pupils, including helping pupils who are unwell, distressed or unsettled.
To assist the pupils with personal needs as appropriate.
Support for the teacher
To prepare and maintain basic classroom resources and equipment as directed by the class teacher and assist pupils in their use
To prepare the classroom as directed for lessons, ensuring that resources are available and cleared away at the end of the lesson as appropriate
To provide regular feedback to teachers on pupils’ achievement and progress
To provide feedback on pupils in relation to progress and achievement under guidance of the teacher. This may include feedback on pupil progress in meeting individual Education Plan Targets
To administer and mark routine tests under the guidance of the class teacher and in line with the school’s marking policy
To be aware of the planning of work and activities
To provide general clerical support to the teacher, e.g. photocopying, laminating, filing etc. as required
Support to the school
To be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety and security. SEN/Inclusion and data protection reporting all concerns to the appropriate named person.
To assist with the supervision of pupils out of lesson time but during the school day, within contracted hours as necessary for their safety.
To accompany teaching staff and pupils on visits, trips and out of school activities within contracted hours as required
To assist with the general pastoral care of pupils, including helping pupils who are unwell, distressed or unsettled
To attend relevant meetings and participate in training opportunities and professional development as required
To attend relevant meetings and participate in relevant training and performance development as required
To adhere to school health and safety policy including risk assessment and safety systems
To adhere to school policy on equality and diversity
5 GCSE at grade C or above, including Maths and English- or equivelant
Experience working with children in an educational setting for 2 years
Someone with the ability to form and maintain appropriate relationships and personal boundaries with children and young people.
Someone who with motivation to work with children and young people.
With accurate spelling and grammar knowledge and good numeracy/literacy skills
Ability to form and maintain appropriate relationships and personal boundaries with children and young people
Motivation to work with children and young people
Accurate spelling and grammar knowledge
Good numeracy/ literacy skills
Training in the relevant learning strategies e.g. literacy
Effective use of ICT to support learning
Use of other equipment technology – video, photocopier
What the school offers its staff
• NJC 3, FTE £22,737 per annum, pro rata £16193.26
• Access to Local Government Pension Scheme
• Regional networks of Trust colleagues and access to key leaders in Education
• Commitment to employee Health and Wellbeing including dedicated Employee Assistance Programme
• Awards and Recognition Scheme
• Flexible working patterns
• Benefits Platform
• discounts on car leasing
• holiday discounts
• cinema tickets
• restaurant booking discounts
• Cycle to Work Scheme
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 the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Fixed Term 30/08/2024-31/08/2025 (30 hours per week TERM TIME)
Support for pupils
Under the specific supervision of the class teacher, to work with individuals and groups of pupils to deliver learning programmes.
To encourage pupils to interact with others and engage in activities led by the teacher.
To assist with the general pastoral care of the pupils, including helping pupils who are unwell, distressed or unsettled.
To assist the pupils with personal needs as appropriate.
Support for the teacher
To prepare and maintain basic classroom resources and equipment as directed by the class teacher and assist pupils in their use
To prepare the classroom as directed for lessons, ensuring that resources are available and cleared away at the end of the lesson as appropriate
To provide regular feedback to teachers on pupils’ achievement and progress
To provide feedback on pupils in relation to progress and achievement under guidance of the teacher. This may include feedback on pupil progress in meeting individual Education Plan Targets
To administer and mark routine tests under the guidance of the class teacher and in line with the school’s marking policy
To be aware of the planning of work and activities
To provide general clerical support to the teacher, e.g. photocopying, laminating, filing etc. as required
Support to the school
To be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety and security. SEN/Inclusion and data protection reporting all concerns to the appropriate named person.
To assist with the supervision of pupils out of lesson time but during the school day, within contracted hours as necessary for their safety.
To accompany teaching staff and pupils on visits, trips and out of school activities within contracted hours as required
To assist with the general pastoral care of pupils, including helping pupils who are unwell, distressed or unsettled
To attend relevant meetings and participate in training opportunities and professional development as required
To attend relevant meetings and participate in relevant training and performance development as required
To adhere to school health and safety policy including risk assessment and safety systems
To adhere to school policy on equality and diversity
5 GCSE at grade C or above, including Maths and English- or equivelant
Experience working with children in an educational setting for 2 years
Someone with the ability to form and maintain appropriate relationships and personal boundaries with children and young people.
Someone who with motivation to work with children and young people.
With accurate spelling and grammar knowledge and good numeracy/literacy skills
Ability to form and maintain appropriate relationships and personal boundaries with children and young people
Motivation to work with children and young people
Accurate spelling and grammar knowledge
Good numeracy/ literacy skills
Training in the relevant learning strategies e.g. literacy
Effective use of ICT to support learning
Use of other equipment technology – video, photocopier
What the school offers its staff
• NJC 3, FTE £22,737 per annum, pro rata £16193.26
• Access to Local Government Pension Scheme
• Regional networks of Trust colleagues and access to key leaders in Education
• Commitment to employee Health and Wellbeing including dedicated Employee Assistance Programme
• Awards and Recognition Scheme
• Flexible working patterns
• Benefits Platform
• discounts on car leasing
• holiday discounts
• cinema tickets
• restaurant booking discounts
• Cycle to Work Scheme
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 the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.