Teaching Assistant (30 hrs)
Morton C of E Primary School, we are looking for an Early Years Teaching Assistant. The successful candidate will work with teachers to support teaching and learning providing general and specific assistance to pupils and staff under the direction, guidance and direct supervision of the classroom teacher or Practitioner in EYFS.
We are a happy and friendly village school situated at the heart of the local community. Our school is a nurturing and supportive place with high standards expected of the children within a caring, Christian ethos.
Teaching Assistant - Morton Church of England Primary School
Grade 3, Point 6-9 £24,027- £25,183 FTE £16,737.90 - £17,543.21 (Pro rata)
30 hours per week, 39 weeks per year (Term time plus inset days)
Closing Date - Monday 9 December 2024 12:00 noon
Interview Date - week commencing 16 December 2024 - details to be confirmed
To provide support for the student’s welfare and support the inclusion of students in all aspects of school life.
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.
For an informal discussion about the role, or to arrange a visit, please contact Morton Church of England Primary School on enquiries@morton.laat.co.uk or on 01778 570389
To apply please visit our website and complete the online application form Home | My Trust Careers
The 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
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.
In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, please be advised that if shortlisted, we will carry out internet searches to support our commitment to safer recruitment. 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.
Fluency Duty
In accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.
The school advertising the vacancy will contact you directly regarding the outcome of your application and any interviews. When interviews are taking place schools will follow all Government and Public Health England Guidelines.
All shortlisted candidates will need to verify their eligibility to work in the UK at interview.