Job details Job role Teaching assistant Visa sponsorship
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Key stage
Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
Part time: 13.75 hours per week
Contract type
Permanent
Actual salary
£7,671.54 - £8,040.64 pro rata (£24,027 - £25,183 FTE)
What skills and experience we're looking for
Job Description
To work with teachers to support teaching and learning, providing general and specific assistance to pupils and staff under the direction and supervision of the classroom teacher
Key Tasks and Responsibilities
Work with individuals or small groups of pupils in the classroom under the direct supervision of teaching staff and provide feedback to the teacher.
Support pupils to understand instructions and support independent learning and inclusion of all pupils.
Support the teacher in behaviour management and keeping pupils on task.
Support pupils in social and emotional well-being, reporting problems to the teacher as appropriate.
Prepare and clear up learning environment and resources, including photocopying, filing and the display and presentation of pupils' work and contribute to maintaining a safe environment.
Teaching Assistants in this role may also undertake some, or all of the following;
Record pupil data as required.
Support children's learning through play.
Assist with break-time supervision including facilitating games and activities.
Assist with escorting pupils on educational visits.
Support pupils in using ICT.
Invigilate exams and tests.
Assist pupils with eating, dressing and hygiene, as required, whilst encouraging independence.
Support pupils on a one-to-one basis in line with the requirements of an EHCP.
To present a positive personal image, contributing to a welcoming school environment which supports equal opportunities for all.
To perform, in accordance with any directions, which may reasonably be given to you by your Line Manager or Headteacher from time to time, such particular duties as may reasonably be assigned.
Other
The duties and responsibilities in this job description are not exhaustive.
The postholder may be required to undertake other duties that may be required from time to time within the general scope of the post.
Any such duties should not substantially change the general character of the post.
Duties and responsibilities outside of the general scope of this grade of post will be with the consent of the postholder.
The postholder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with LAAT Equal Opportunities policies.
The postholder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with the LAAT Health and Safety policies and procedures.
All employees need to be aware of the possible abuse of children and vulnerable adults and if you are concerned you need to follow the Academies' Safeguarding Policy.
In addition, employees working with children have a responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of during their work.
For an informal discussion about the role, or to arrange a visit, please contact .
To apply please go to Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
We will require the successful applicant to undertake an enhanced criminal record check via the DBS.
What the school offers its staff
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Peter's C of E Primary Academy, we are very proud of our strong Christianethos and values that enable allof our children, staff and familiesto flourish.
As a results in our most recent SIAMs inspection in July 2023 wewere graded as being an EXCELLENT Church school.
Our school is nestled on the coast and we are lucky to work in sucha thriving community where we build on our strong partnerships with other Trustschools and share expertise so everyone can meet their potential.
We ensure that all our childrenand adults are supported and challenged to develop as individuals within aframework of Christian values and academic excellence - we are absolutelycommitted to being a totally inclusive school and we value and respect everyoneirrespective of their background.
Weare a happy school where pupils want to work and learn.
We are most fortunatein having a talented and hardworking staff that are committed to providing thevery best learning experiences for all our pupils.
Our children are delightful,and we have very good relationships with parents and carers as well as thelocal community.
Weare all very proud of our school and believe it provides an excellent standardof education (both academically and in developing the whole person) for all thechildren in our care.
We hope that you come along and visit our school to get asense of this for yourself and look forward to receiving your application!
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.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs are not accepted.
Visas cannot be sponsored.