About this role
We are seeking to appoint a caring, enthusiastic, and committed Teaching Assistant with Lunchtime Supervision responsibilities to join our dedicated team. This rewarding role involves supporting pupils' learning and development in the classroom while also helping to create a safe, positive, and inclusive environment during lunchtime. The successful candidate will be passionate about supporting children to achieve their full potential and will play an important part in the day-to-day life of our school community.
Working Hours:
Monday to Friday: 08:50 - 12:00 - Grade 4 SCP 5-6
Monday to Friday: 12:00-13:15 - Grade 3 SCP 3-4,
You will be:
Educated to GCSE standard with a minimum of grades A*-C or Grade 4 or above in Maths and English or equivalent. i.e. NVQ level 2 or similarAble to demonstrate excellent numeracy and literacy skills and standardsAble to work as part of a team and on own initiative measuring the impact of your actions and how to develop this further to support individuals, or small groups of childrenA competent user of ICTWilling to partake in regular after school continued professional development.Able to demonstrate relevant experience of working with SEND pupils in a classroom settingAble to make learning fun and engaging in a range of creative waysAble to demonstrate an understanding of how to effectively support the most disadvantaged pupilsAble to demonstrate experience of working with pupils who need a modified learning environment and firm boundaries to be able to reintegrate them into the classroomYou will:
Work as part of a classroom and year group team in order to ensure its smooth running and accelerate the progress of the pupil, or pupils, you are assigned toBecome familiar with and utilise a range of classroom strategies and diagnostic assessments to aid learningSupport pupil learning, attend to pupils’ personal needs and provide general support in managing pupils in the classroomProvide feedback to teachers after planned activities that reflect on the achievement of the children you have worked withWork in small groups, or 1-1 with specific children in order to help them progress in their learningWork with a wider inclusion team in order to support the children you work with to increasingly access mainstream curriculumReport any potential child protection issues through to the child protection officer without delaySupport the Academy in ensuring the safety and welfare of all pupilsBe given opportunities to build on your own skills though in house and external professional development opportunitiesBe listened to and your ideas will be valued by the teamWe pride ourselves on being an inclusive Academy Trust and therefore welcome applications from all sectors, including those who do not have an education background.
Visits to our Academy are warmly welcomed, please contact Laura Steele, School Business Manager on 01977 518959 to arrange a time.