Overview
We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic, conscientious and caring individual to join our team as a Teaching & Learning Assistant.
This role involves supporting pupils in developing their learning and thinking skills, through the provision of classroom support for both pupils and teachers, and small group interventions for those with individual learning needs.
The successful candidate will have excellent levels of numeracy and literacy, and experience of working with children with a wide ability range at Key Stage 2. You will be professional and approachable, and highly motivated, with a passion for children’s progress and attainment. Experience of working with children with a wide range of abilities, coupled with experience of key Stage 2, are essential.
We aspire to deliver exceptional every day, whilst creating a welcoming and supportive environment where individuals can thrive, find their exceptional, and be celebrated. Our 3 cornerstone values are Humility, Engagement and Kindness. If this sounds like a cultural fit for you, and you meet the job requirements, we would love to hear from you.
Purpose of the Role
The main role of the post holder is to provide classroom support to the pupils and the teacher and provide small group interventions to pupils with individual learning needs.
There is significant scope for development for the right candidate in terms of training.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
- Support pupils in the classroom environment and beyond, especially during break times e.g. playground duty
- Assist pupils with their learning across the curriculum
- Support pupils in developing their learning and thinking skills and becoming independent, cooperative and collaborative learners
- Support pupils’ access to learning through the effective use of ICT
- Deliver intervention programmes
- Establish a positive relationship with pupils fostering the development of their self-esteem and emotional well-being
- Contribute to the management of pupils’ behaviour
- Identify any barriers to pupils’ learning and share these with the Form/Subject teacher and Head of Educational Progress
- Work in conjunction with the Form/Subject teacher and when necessary, the Head of Department and SENCO, to support the planning, progress, evaluation and development of pupils.
- Work within the overall ethos of the class
- Have an awareness of the range of pupils’ needs and respond appropriately (training provided where necessary)
- Work according to daily/medium term lesson planning as directed by the Form/Subject teacher
- Contribute to record-keeping as agreed by the Form/Subject teacher/Head of Department/ SENCO
- Support and implement a range of teaching strategies
- Provide feedback to the Form/Subject teacher/ Head of Department/ SENCO on impact of in-class support/strategies and additional intervention
- Support teachers in the administration of exams/tests
- Contribute to reviews of children’s progress as appropriate
- Prepare support resources/materials for use in class/intervention programmes
- Inform the Deputy Headmaster/Form or Subject teacher of known absences e.g. courses, medical appointments and following School procedures in cases of illness so that all relevant staff may be notified
- Take part in on or off-site INSET as appropriate (as part of paid time)
- Liaise and consult with all relevant staff and other professionals
- Attend relevant in-service training and support the delivery of relevant TLA staff training
- Be aware of school policies and procedures including child protection and safeguarding, health and safety, equal opportunities and whistle blowing
- Maintain a strict respect of confidentiality at all times
- Undertake any other duties commensurate with the post, as allocated
General
- Exemplify the school values of Humility, Engagement and Kindness, and demonstrate the appropriate and expected behaviours
- Promote, monitor and maintain health, safety and security in the workplace, through adherence to the relevant policies and procedures
- Contribute to the protection and welfare of children and young people, as appropriate, in accordance with any agreed policies and/or guidelines, reporting any issues or concerns to the DSL
- Adhere to all other relevant school policies and procedures
- Support the management team by performing other reasonable duties as required
- Work as part of a team and support other members to meet objectives
- Attend staff meetings and INSET as required
- Partake in the school’s appraisal process
- Undertake all mandatory training, as required
The duties and responsibilities shown above are not intended to be exhaustive and the post holder will be expected to be flexible and to take on new responsibilities as necessary to meet the changing needs of the School.
This job is one that engages in regulated activity
Pay: Up to £22,560.00 per year
Benefits:
- Canteen
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
Work Location: In person
