Teaching Assistant Level 3 with a specialism in French
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 02 Rhagfyr 2025 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £26,403 i £28,142 bob blwyddyn, pro rata |
| Oriau: | Rhan Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 15 Rhagfyr 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | Shrewsbury, Shropshire |
| Gweithio o bell: | Ar y safle yn unig |
| Cwmni: | The Priory School |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: |
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Main Purpose
Working under the guidance of the SENDCO, teaching staff and nominated teaching assistants and within an agreed system of supervision, to support access to learning for pupils and to assist the teacher in the management of pupils and the classroom, including support for individual Education Health Care Plans (EHCPs). This could include those requiring detailed and specialist knowledge in particular areas, and those who need particular help to overcome barriers to learning. Work with pupils will be carried out in or out of the classroom.
Assistance will be provided to teachers over the whole planning cycle, and with the management and preparation of equipment and resources. In addition, the professional work of teachers will be complemented by taking responsibility for specific learning activities under an agreed system of supervision.
Additionally, may also occasionally supervise whole classes during the short-term absence of teachers, the primary focus being to maintain good order and keep pupils on task by responding to questions and assisting pupils to undertake set activities.
Duties & Responsibilities
Support for pupils
• Attend to pupils’ personal needs and assist with the development and implementation of Individual Education, Behaviour, Support and Mentoring Plans and Personal Care Programmes and strategies
• Supervise and support pupils, including those with special needs and those excluded from, or otherwise not working to, a normal timetable, ensuring their safety and access to learning
• Establish constructive relationships with pupils and interact with them according to individual needs
• Work with individuals and small groups to reinforce language learning and build confidence.
• Promote cultural awareness and enthusiasm for French and Spanish language and culture.
• Promote the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils
• Encourage pupils to interact and work co-operatively with others and engage in learning activities
• Set challenging and demanding expectations and promote self – esteem and independence
• Provide feedback to pupils in relation to progress, achievement, behaviour, attendance etc
• Use specialist skills, training and experience to support pupils
• Provide pastoral support to pupils, and assist in their social, health, and hygiene development
• Develop 1:1 mentoring arrangement with pupils and provide support for distressed pupils
• Promote the speedy integration of those who have been absent
• Provide information and advice to enable pupils to make choices about their own learning, behaviour and attendance
• Provide first aid as and when required
Support for the teacher
• Work with the teacher in lesson planning, evaluating, and adjusting lessons and work plans as appropriate
• Use strategies, in liaison with the teacher, to support pupils to achieve learning goals.
• Monitor and evaluate pupils’ responses to learning activities through observation and planned recording of achievement against pre–determined learning objectives
• Provide the teacher with objective and accurate feedback and reports as required, on pupil achievement, progress and other matters, ensuring the availability of appropriate evidence
• Be responsible for keeping and updating records as agreed with other staff, contributing to reviews of systems and records as requested
• Administer and assess routine tests, invigilate exams, undertake routine marking of pupils’ work, and accurately record achievement and progress
• Promote positive values, attitudes and 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 as agreed with the teacher, exchanging information, facilitating their support for their child’s attendance, access and learning, and supporting home to school and community links.
• Assist teachers in creating resources and activities that promote language acquisition.
• Assist in the development, implementation, and monitoring of systems related to attendance and integration
• Liaise with feeder schools and other relevant bodies to gather pupil information
• Contribute to the development and implementation of appropriate behaviour management strategies
Support for the curriculum
• Support pupils in understanding instructions
• Implement structured and agreed learning activities, adjusting activities according to pupil responses
• Implement local and national learning strategies as directed by the teachers
• Support pupils in using ICT and develop pupils’ competence and independence in its use
• Determine the need for, prepare and maintain equipment and resources as directed by the teacher, and assist pupils in their use
• Be aware of and appreciate a range of activities, courses, organisations, and individuals to provide support for pupils to broaden and enrich their learning
Professional development
• Help keep knowledge and understanding relevant and up-to-date by reflecting on your own practice, liaising with school leaders, and identifying relevant professional development to improve personal effectiveness;
• Take opportunities to build the appropriate skills, qualifications, and/or experience needed for the role, with support from the school
Please refer to Applicant pack for full JD
Working under the guidance of the SENDCO, teaching staff and nominated teaching assistants and within an agreed system of supervision, to support access to learning for pupils and to assist the teacher in the management of pupils and the classroom, including support for individual Education Health Care Plans (EHCPs). This could include those requiring detailed and specialist knowledge in particular areas, and those who need particular help to overcome barriers to learning. Work with pupils will be carried out in or out of the classroom.
Assistance will be provided to teachers over the whole planning cycle, and with the management and preparation of equipment and resources. In addition, the professional work of teachers will be complemented by taking responsibility for specific learning activities under an agreed system of supervision.
Additionally, may also occasionally supervise whole classes during the short-term absence of teachers, the primary focus being to maintain good order and keep pupils on task by responding to questions and assisting pupils to undertake set activities.
Duties & Responsibilities
Support for pupils
• Attend to pupils’ personal needs and assist with the development and implementation of Individual Education, Behaviour, Support and Mentoring Plans and Personal Care Programmes and strategies
• Supervise and support pupils, including those with special needs and those excluded from, or otherwise not working to, a normal timetable, ensuring their safety and access to learning
• Establish constructive relationships with pupils and interact with them according to individual needs
• Work with individuals and small groups to reinforce language learning and build confidence.
• Promote cultural awareness and enthusiasm for French and Spanish language and culture.
• Promote the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils
• Encourage pupils to interact and work co-operatively with others and engage in learning activities
• Set challenging and demanding expectations and promote self – esteem and independence
• Provide feedback to pupils in relation to progress, achievement, behaviour, attendance etc
• Use specialist skills, training and experience to support pupils
• Provide pastoral support to pupils, and assist in their social, health, and hygiene development
• Develop 1:1 mentoring arrangement with pupils and provide support for distressed pupils
• Promote the speedy integration of those who have been absent
• Provide information and advice to enable pupils to make choices about their own learning, behaviour and attendance
• Provide first aid as and when required
Support for the teacher
• Work with the teacher in lesson planning, evaluating, and adjusting lessons and work plans as appropriate
• Use strategies, in liaison with the teacher, to support pupils to achieve learning goals.
• Monitor and evaluate pupils’ responses to learning activities through observation and planned recording of achievement against pre–determined learning objectives
• Provide the teacher with objective and accurate feedback and reports as required, on pupil achievement, progress and other matters, ensuring the availability of appropriate evidence
• Be responsible for keeping and updating records as agreed with other staff, contributing to reviews of systems and records as requested
• Administer and assess routine tests, invigilate exams, undertake routine marking of pupils’ work, and accurately record achievement and progress
• Promote positive values, attitudes and 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 as agreed with the teacher, exchanging information, facilitating their support for their child’s attendance, access and learning, and supporting home to school and community links.
• Assist teachers in creating resources and activities that promote language acquisition.
• Assist in the development, implementation, and monitoring of systems related to attendance and integration
• Liaise with feeder schools and other relevant bodies to gather pupil information
• Contribute to the development and implementation of appropriate behaviour management strategies
Support for the curriculum
• Support pupils in understanding instructions
• Implement structured and agreed learning activities, adjusting activities according to pupil responses
• Implement local and national learning strategies as directed by the teachers
• Support pupils in using ICT and develop pupils’ competence and independence in its use
• Determine the need for, prepare and maintain equipment and resources as directed by the teacher, and assist pupils in their use
• Be aware of and appreciate a range of activities, courses, organisations, and individuals to provide support for pupils to broaden and enrich their learning
Professional development
• Help keep knowledge and understanding relevant and up-to-date by reflecting on your own practice, liaising with school leaders, and identifying relevant professional development to improve personal effectiveness;
• Take opportunities to build the appropriate skills, qualifications, and/or experience needed for the role, with support from the school
Please refer to Applicant pack for full JD