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Teaching Assistant
| Posting date: | 12 June 2025 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 27 June 2025 |
| Location: | Billingham, Cleveland, TS23 3LH |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 90a51e61-5193-48dd-b2a7-44d39b50090d |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
Essential
Desirable
QUALIFICATIONS/
TRAINING:
• Requirement to complete DCSF Teaching Assistant Induction Programme
• Willingness to participate in relevant training and development opportunities
• NVQ Level 2 or equivalent qualification in relevant discipline OR appropriate experience
• First Aid training or willingness to undertake appointed person certificate in First Aid
• Child Protection training
• Training in the literacy/numeracy
• Training in Special Educational Needs strategies
EXPERIENCE:
• Recent and relevant experience of working with and/or caring for children within a specified age range/subject area.
• Experience of working in a school environment
SKILLS/
KNOWLEDGE:
• Ability to relate well to children and adults
• Ability to work effectively within a team environment, understanding classroom roles and responsibilities
• Ability to build effective working relationships with all pupils and colleagues
• Ability to promote a positive ethos and role model positive attributes
• Ability to work with children at all levels regardless of specific individual needs
• General understanding of national curriculum and other basic learning programmes/techniques (within specified age range/subject area)
• Experience of resources preparation to support learning programmes
• Effective use of ICT to support learning
• Good communication skills
Good numeracy and literacy skills
• Be able to maintain confidentiality
• Good listening skills
• The ability to manage behaviour of children in a positive and supportive manner
• Awareness and basic understanding of the school curriculum (within specified age range or subject area)
• General awareness of inclusion, especially within a school setting
• Relevant knowledge of First Aid
• Knowledge of Child Protection
• Autism Awareness and training
• Equal Opportunities and recognising the nature of the diverse school community
• Understanding of basic technology – computer, video, photocopier etc
PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL ATTRIBUTES:
• Friendly, approachable and professional manner
• Calm approach
• A commitment to working as part of the whole school team and supporting the vision and aims of the school
• High expectations of all pupils; respect for their social, cultural, linguistic, religious and ethnic backgrounds; and commitment to raising their educational achievements
• Ability to build and maintain successful relationships with pupils; treat them consistently, with respect and consideration, and demonstrate concern for their development as learners
• Demonstrate and promote the positive value, attitudes and behaviour they expect from the pupils with whom they work
• Ability to liaise sensitively and effectively with parents and carers, recognising role in pupils’ learning
• Able to improve their own practice through observations, evaluation and discussion with colleagues.
• Good command of the English Language
•
The post holder may reasonably be expected to undertake other duties commensurate with the level of responsibility that may be allocated from time to time.
What the school offers its staff
Dear Applicant,
I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your interest in the post of Teaching Assistant at Bewley Primary School.
We are seeking to appoint a committed and highly motivated candidate to join the school who has the vision and drive to make significant impact across the school and is committed to making a positive difference to the lives of our children.
Bewley Primary is a family school and is committed to working alongside governors, families and the local community to enable all our children to flourish and to be the very best that they can be.
Our motto of Bright, Proud and Successful is at the heart of all that we do. We offer our pupils the very best start to their education, and we passionately believe that it is every child’s right to receive an education that fosters a lifelong love of learning. For more information, please see our website or our very active Face book page @Bewleyprim.
At Bewley, we offer a happy and supportive environment with a commitment to continued professional development as part of the Spark Academy Learning Trust.
If you are interested in joining our dedicated, hardworking and professional staff and feel that you uphold the same vision and values then we would be delighted to receive an application from you.
Please also find enclosed some further details about our school and the Spark Academy Learning Trust.
The Trust is committed to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. The post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offender’s Act,1974. We will also carry out an online search on shortlisted candidates to help identify any incidents or issues that might be publicly available online.
Further details about the role
TASKS
SUPPORT FOR THE PUPIL:
• Supervise and provide particular support for pupils, including those with special needs, ensuring their safety and access to learning activities
• Be aware of and implement Individual Education/Behaviour Plans and Personal Care programmes
• Establish constructive relationships with pupils and interact with them according to individual needs
• Promote the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils
• Encourage pupils to interact with others and engage in activities led by the teacher
• Set challenging and demanding expectations and promote self-esteem and independence
• Provide feedback to pupils in relation to progress and achievement under guidance of the teacher
SUPPORT FOR THE TEACHER:
• Create and maintain a purposeful, orderly and supportive environment, and assist with the display of pupils’ work
• Use strategies, in liaison with the teacher, to support pupils to achieve learning goals
• Monitor 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
• Promote good pupil behaviour, dealing promptly with conflict and incidents in line with established policy and encourage pupils to take responsibility for their own behaviour
• Establish constructive relationships with parents/carers under teacher guidance
• Provide clerical/administrative support e.g., photocopying, typing, filing, money, administer coursework etc
SUPPORT FOR THE CURRICULUM:
• Support the use of ICT in learning activities and develop pupils competence and independence in its use
• Prepare, maintain and use equipment/resources required to meet the lesson aims/relevant learning activity and assist pupils in their use
SUPPORT FOR THE SCHOOL:
• 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
• Appreciate and support the role of other professionals
• Attend and participate in relevant meetings as required
• Assist with the supervision of pupils out of lesson times
• Accompany teaching staff and pupils on visits, trips and out of school activities as required and take responsibility for a group under the supervision of the teacher
• Participate in training and other learning activities and performance development as required
• Show a duty of care and take appropriate action to comply with Health & Safety requirements at all time
• Demonstrate and promote commitment to Equal Opportunities and to the elimination of behaviour and practices that could be discriminatory
The post holder may reasonably be expected to undertake other duties commensurate with the level of responsibility that may be allocated from time to time.
Commitment to safeguarding
The trust is committed to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. The post you are applying for is exempt from the rehabilitation of offender’s act 1974. We will also carry out an online search on shortlisted candidates to help identify any incidents or issues that are publicly available online.
Essential
Desirable
QUALIFICATIONS/
TRAINING:
• Requirement to complete DCSF Teaching Assistant Induction Programme
• Willingness to participate in relevant training and development opportunities
• NVQ Level 2 or equivalent qualification in relevant discipline OR appropriate experience
• First Aid training or willingness to undertake appointed person certificate in First Aid
• Child Protection training
• Training in the literacy/numeracy
• Training in Special Educational Needs strategies
EXPERIENCE:
• Recent and relevant experience of working with and/or caring for children within a specified age range/subject area.
• Experience of working in a school environment
SKILLS/
KNOWLEDGE:
• Ability to relate well to children and adults
• Ability to work effectively within a team environment, understanding classroom roles and responsibilities
• Ability to build effective working relationships with all pupils and colleagues
• Ability to promote a positive ethos and role model positive attributes
• Ability to work with children at all levels regardless of specific individual needs
• General understanding of national curriculum and other basic learning programmes/techniques (within specified age range/subject area)
• Experience of resources preparation to support learning programmes
• Effective use of ICT to support learning
• Good communication skills
Good numeracy and literacy skills
• Be able to maintain confidentiality
• Good listening skills
• The ability to manage behaviour of children in a positive and supportive manner
• Awareness and basic understanding of the school curriculum (within specified age range or subject area)
• General awareness of inclusion, especially within a school setting
• Relevant knowledge of First Aid
• Knowledge of Child Protection
• Autism Awareness and training
• Equal Opportunities and recognising the nature of the diverse school community
• Understanding of basic technology – computer, video, photocopier etc
PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL ATTRIBUTES:
• Friendly, approachable and professional manner
• Calm approach
• A commitment to working as part of the whole school team and supporting the vision and aims of the school
• High expectations of all pupils; respect for their social, cultural, linguistic, religious and ethnic backgrounds; and commitment to raising their educational achievements
• Ability to build and maintain successful relationships with pupils; treat them consistently, with respect and consideration, and demonstrate concern for their development as learners
• Demonstrate and promote the positive value, attitudes and behaviour they expect from the pupils with whom they work
• Ability to liaise sensitively and effectively with parents and carers, recognising role in pupils’ learning
• Able to improve their own practice through observations, evaluation and discussion with colleagues.
• Good command of the English Language
•
The post holder may reasonably be expected to undertake other duties commensurate with the level of responsibility that may be allocated from time to time.
What the school offers its staff
Dear Applicant,
I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your interest in the post of Teaching Assistant at Bewley Primary School.
We are seeking to appoint a committed and highly motivated candidate to join the school who has the vision and drive to make significant impact across the school and is committed to making a positive difference to the lives of our children.
Bewley Primary is a family school and is committed to working alongside governors, families and the local community to enable all our children to flourish and to be the very best that they can be.
Our motto of Bright, Proud and Successful is at the heart of all that we do. We offer our pupils the very best start to their education, and we passionately believe that it is every child’s right to receive an education that fosters a lifelong love of learning. For more information, please see our website or our very active Face book page @Bewleyprim.
At Bewley, we offer a happy and supportive environment with a commitment to continued professional development as part of the Spark Academy Learning Trust.
If you are interested in joining our dedicated, hardworking and professional staff and feel that you uphold the same vision and values then we would be delighted to receive an application from you.
Please also find enclosed some further details about our school and the Spark Academy Learning Trust.
The Trust is committed to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. The post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offender’s Act,1974. We will also carry out an online search on shortlisted candidates to help identify any incidents or issues that might be publicly available online.
Further details about the role
TASKS
SUPPORT FOR THE PUPIL:
• Supervise and provide particular support for pupils, including those with special needs, ensuring their safety and access to learning activities
• Be aware of and implement Individual Education/Behaviour Plans and Personal Care programmes
• Establish constructive relationships with pupils and interact with them according to individual needs
• Promote the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils
• Encourage pupils to interact with others and engage in activities led by the teacher
• Set challenging and demanding expectations and promote self-esteem and independence
• Provide feedback to pupils in relation to progress and achievement under guidance of the teacher
SUPPORT FOR THE TEACHER:
• Create and maintain a purposeful, orderly and supportive environment, and assist with the display of pupils’ work
• Use strategies, in liaison with the teacher, to support pupils to achieve learning goals
• Monitor 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
• Promote good pupil behaviour, dealing promptly with conflict and incidents in line with established policy and encourage pupils to take responsibility for their own behaviour
• Establish constructive relationships with parents/carers under teacher guidance
• Provide clerical/administrative support e.g., photocopying, typing, filing, money, administer coursework etc
SUPPORT FOR THE CURRICULUM:
• Support the use of ICT in learning activities and develop pupils competence and independence in its use
• Prepare, maintain and use equipment/resources required to meet the lesson aims/relevant learning activity and assist pupils in their use
SUPPORT FOR THE SCHOOL:
• 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
• Appreciate and support the role of other professionals
• Attend and participate in relevant meetings as required
• Assist with the supervision of pupils out of lesson times
• Accompany teaching staff and pupils on visits, trips and out of school activities as required and take responsibility for a group under the supervision of the teacher
• Participate in training and other learning activities and performance development as required
• Show a duty of care and take appropriate action to comply with Health & Safety requirements at all time
• Demonstrate and promote commitment to Equal Opportunities and to the elimination of behaviour and practices that could be discriminatory
The post holder may reasonably be expected to undertake other duties commensurate with the level of responsibility that may be allocated from time to time.
Commitment to safeguarding
The trust is committed to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. The post you are applying for is exempt from the rehabilitation of offender’s act 1974. We will also carry out an online search on shortlisted candidates to help identify any incidents or issues that are publicly available online.