Dynamic Teaching Assistant: Class & Individual Support

The Methodist Church in Britain; London Borough of Barnet; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School in London is seeking a Teaching Assistant to support the classroom teacher, work with whole classes, groups or individuals including pupils with EHCPs. The role runs 8:50 to 3:20 on a 30-hour weekday post with an unpaid half-hour lunch; DBS Enhanced check is required and visa sponsorship is not available.

The successful candidate will support learning activities, maintain a calm, inclusive environment and contribute to safeguarding practices while

Qualifications

• Experience of working with or caring for children of a relevant age.
• General understanding of the national or foundation stage curriculum and basic learning programmes.
• Basic understanding of child development and learning.
• Ability to relate well to children and adults.
• Ability to work constructively in a team, understanding classroom roles and own position within them.
• Ability to work sensitively and positively with pupils and their families.

Responsibilities

• Support the classroom teacher in pupils' development and education, across whole class, groups or individuals including those with Learning Support plans or EHCPs.
• Assist with pupils' learning, care and behaviour under teacher guidance, and help plan learning activities.
• Use strategies with teachers to help pupils reach their learning goals.
• Create and maintain a purposeful, orderly, supportive environment in line with lesson plans; help display pupils' work.
• Build constructive relationships with pupils according to individual needs; promote inclusion and equal access to learning.
• Encourage pupils to interact and engage in teacher-led activities; set challenging expectations and build self-esteem and independence.
• Monitor and record pupils' responses, achievement and progress; give pupils and teachers regular feedback.
• Promote good behaviour and deal promptly with conflict and incidents in line with school policy.
• Establish constructive relationships with parents and carers.
• Support routine administration such as photocopying, typing and filing.
• Accompany teachers and pupils on educational visits and take charge of a group under teacher supervision.
• Follow child protection, health and safety, confidentiality and data protection policies, reporting concerns; contribute to the school ethos and take part in training.

Skills

ICT to support learning

Curriculum understanding

Child development knowledge

Relating to children & adults

Teamwork and classroom roles

Communication & organisation

Job description

Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School in London is seeking a Teaching Assistant to support the classroom teacher, work with whole classes, groups or individuals including pupils with EHCPs. The role runs 8:50 to 3:20 on a 30-hour weekday post with an unpaid half-hour lunch; DBS Enhanced check is required and visa sponsorship is not available.

The successful candidate will support learning activities, maintain a calm, inclusive environment and contribute to safeguarding practices while