Job details Job role Teaching assistant Visa sponsorship
Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
Part time: 30 hours per week
Contract type
Fixed term - As soon as possible until 31st August 2025 - Maternity or parental leave cover
Actual salary
£16,737.90 - £17,543.21 (Pro Rata) / £24,027 - £25,183 (FTE)
What skills and experience we're looking for
Job Description
The successful candidate will 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
Harrowby is a happy and caringplace where we have high expectations of all our children.
Our aim is to ensurethat every child's unique strengths are celebrated and strengthened alongsidegaining an excellent academic, social, emotional and physical education.
Our Harrowby motto is: The Heart of Harrowby - Hand inHand We Learn.
We really value the partnershipbetween home and school and see your child's learning journey through theirtime with us as a joint venture between all members of our school community.
Astrong Christian ethos encourages responsible behaviour and respect for others,in the context of Christian belief and practice.
Our five Christianvalues are at the heart of everything we do.
We use these values to be the verybest we can be and achieve our potential in an environment where we feelvalued, cared for and secure; in an environment that believes in usand we believe in it
Visitorsare always welcome.
Please do not hesitate to arrange a time to visit theschool or telephone if there is anything you would like to ask us.
Commitment to safeguarding
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
We demand an enhanced DBS criminal record check from the successful applicant.
Please note that the purpose of this is to identify any incidents or issues that have happened, and are publicly available online, which the school might want to explore with applicants at interview.
Internet searches will be carried out by someone who is not directly involved in the recruitment process and only relevant information will be shared with the interview panel.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs are not accepted.
Visas cannot be sponsored.