Educational Teaching Assistant ( ETA ) at Luck Lane, a Share Primary Academy

Kirklees Council

West Yorkshire

On-site

GBP 21,000 - 22,000

Full time

18 hours ago

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Job summary

Share Primary Academy in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, seeks two Educational Teaching Assistants to support learning in a primary setting. 32.5 hours per week, term time plus one week, 8.30am–3.30pm. The role requires GCSEs (English and Maths) at grade C or equivalent and a commitment to safeguarding.

Experience with SEND and a positive, motivating approach to children’s learning is essential. Applications welcome to visit the school via the provided contact number.

Qualifications

Maths and English to GCSE Grade C or equivalent.
Experience of working with children/young people in a school setting would be advantageous.
Ability to engage and support pupils with additional needs or SEND.

Responsibilities

Assist the teacher in delivering the curriculum and supporting learning access for all pupils.
Undertake one-to-one supervision and small group support as needed.
Promote good pupil behaviour and support safeguarding policies.

Skills

GCSE English

GCSE Maths

Education

NVQ 3 Teaching Assistant or equivalent

Job description

Location(s)

Share Primary Academy, Luck Lane, Paddock, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD3 4HA

Organisation

Schools

Directorate

Primary Schools

Service Area

Share Primary Academy

Hours

32.5 per week - term time plus 1 week

Number of Jobs

Location(s)

Share Primary Academy, Luck Lane, Paddock, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD3 4HA

Position type

Permanent

Grade

Actual Salary Range Band D SCP 7-11

Salary

£20,870.14 - £22,245.21 Annually (Actual)

Advert Wording

Kirklees Council are advertising this role on behalf of Share Primary Academy.

About This Role

We are looking for two outstanding Educational Teaching Assistants to work in our school. The desired candidates will have experience in working with children in a primary setting. The working hours are 32.5 hours per week 8.30am to 3.30pm - Term time plus 1 week .

Candidates are welcomed to come and look around our school. If you would like to visit, please contact school on 01484 505229

The Ideal Candidate Will

Be educated to GCSE Grade C or equivalent
Love encouraging, motivating and inspiring children through the support they give in order to encourage their learning.
Be committed to our ethos that all pupils can achieve at our SHARE Primary Academy.
Have great references demonstrating they are a suitable candidate, safe to work with children.

Overall Purpose of the role

Assisting the teacher in the overall delivery of the Curriculum, undertaking work/care/support programmes in order to enable access to learning for all pupils and the teacher in the management of pupils in the classroom. Delegated responsibility for one to one supervision of specific pupils who may have additional needs or SEND or has responsibility for leading and supervising enrichment activities before and after school.

Supervising pupils outside of lesson time, including working as a team to provide robust before-school, lunchtime and after-school supervision.

Key Outputs

To undertake duties in accordance with academy practices and procedures, ensuring the post holder actively upholds and promotes the philosophies of the academy
To work in partnership with a nominated Leader within a key stage to deliver one to one intervention with targeted pupils preparing resources and feeding back to teaching personnel or;
To plan with support and guidance, lead and supervise quality enrichment activities before and after school that help develop and improve a child's engagement and overall attainment
Under the guidance of the teacher, supervise activities and assist with the general management and control of pupils in academy throughout the academy day including lunchtime.
To participate in and assist in supervision of educational visits, in conjunction with the teacher/line manager.
To promote good pupil behaviour, dealing promptly with conduct and incidents in line with established policy and encourage pupils to take responsibility of their own behaviour.
To undertake relevant training and development as required from time to time by the Headteacher or Governors, and be involved in ongoing development reviews of skills and competencies.
To attend and contribute towards the daily departmental briefing and other meetings as required.
To actively encourage the inclusion of all pupils to participate in the life and activities of the academy and access the national curriculum to the best of their ability.
To provide individual assistance or assistance within groups through Pastoral Support, EHC plans, SEN support and teaching strategies etc, to maximise their achievements.
To work with the teacher to monitor and assess pupil progress towards achievement of SEN targets as identified in MSP or ANP.
To act as a key person with an overview of the care needs of specific pupils. This would include acting under the direction of the SENDCo to coordinate the medical and personal care needs of the pupil.
Under the direction of the teacher, assist in the delivery of the structured and agreed learning activities/teaching programmes.
Carry out your duties with due regard to current and future academy policies, procedures and relevant legislation.
Have an understanding of the importance of lesson planning, contribute to lesson planning and learning objectives to develop learning.
Contribute to and uphold the vision and ethos of the academy;
Recognise own strengths and areas of expertise and use these to advise and support others;
Promote team work within the team, working in partnership to ensure effective working relations;
Treat all users of the academy with courtesy and consideration;
Be aware and comply with all academy policies at all times. As part of your wider duties and responsibilities you are required to promote and actively support the academys’ responsibilities towards safeguarding. Safeguarding is about keeping people safe and protecting people from harm, neglect, abuse and injury and creating safe places, being vigilant and responding to concerns.

The duties and responsibilities highlighted in this job specification are indicative and may vary over time. Postholders are expected to undertake other duties and responsibilities relevant to the nature, level and scope of the post and the grade has been established on this basis

Dimensions (Financial/Statistical/Mandates/No. of direct reports)

Range of Teachers and Support Staff approximately 45 across the whole academy.
Range of pupils approximately 350. Number of SEN pupils varies.

Work/Business contacts

Internal: All teachers and support staff including liaising with other MAT staff as required;

External: Parents/Carers, Agencies.

Essential

Expertise in Role Required (At selection - Level 1)

Maths and English to GCSE Grade C or equivalent
Experience of working with children/young people in a school
Experience of working with children who have SEN
Ability to engage and influence others
Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to foster good relationships with parents/carers and other outside agencies
Excellent behaviour management skills
Commitment to the safeguarding of young people
Ability to monitor and evaluate impact of interventions and strategies
Ability to deal with the personal care and comfort, and necessary treatments with pupils, i.e. toileting and intimate care issues
Ability to assist the teacher in planning class activities
Ability to prepare differentiated materials and teaching aids suitable for learning activities
Ability to use ICT to support learning
Is willing to work flexibly within scope of overall hours.

Desirable

NVQ 3 for Teaching Assistants or equivalent qualifications or experience
Experience of working across departments and with external organisation

Expertise in Role - After initial development - Level 2

Working knowledge/understanding of how to meet the needs of young people with personal care needs gained through relevant training
Understanding of Educational Health Care plans and My Support Plans
Working knowledge or understanding of relevant policies and codes of practice

Expertise in Role (Advanced - Level 3)