Infant School TA: Nurture, ICT & Learning Support

Governing Body; England; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Dropmore Infant School is a small, friendly school in an idyllic rural setting. We are seeking a Teaching Assistant to join our team, placing the welfare and progress of children at the centre of everything they do and supporting pupils in reaching their full potential.

You will work with teachers to deliver learning activities, assist pupils including those with special needs, monitor progress and help maintain a safe, orderly environment in line with lesson plans and school policies.

Qualifications

• Be aware of and comply with the school's policies and procedures relating to Child Protection, Health & Safety, Confidentiality, Whistleblowing, Equalities and Staff Code of Conduct.
• Assist with the development and implementation of support plans and personal care programmes.
• Provide feedback to pupils in relation to progress and achievement under guidance of the teacher.
• Establish constructive relationships with pupils and interact with them according to individual needs.

Responsibilities

• Undertaking structured and agreed learning activities/teaching programmes, adjusting activities according to pupil responses.
• Undertaking interventions linked to learning e.g. English, Maths and feeding back to the teacher.
• Supporting the use of ICT in learning activities and develop pupils' competence and independence in its use.
• Preparing, maintaining and using equipment/resources required to meet the lesson plans/relevant learning activity and assisting pupils in their support for teachers
• Using strategies, in liaison with the teacher, to support pupils to achieve learning goals.
• Assisting with the planning of learning activities.
• Monitoring pupils' responses to learning activities and accurately record achievement/progress as directed.
• Promoting good pupil behaviour, dealing promptly with conflict and incidents in line with established policy and encouraging pupils to take responsibility for their own behaviour
• Creating and maintaining a purposeful, orderly and supportive environment, in accordance with lesson plans and assisting with the display of pupils' work.
• Establishing constructive relationships with parents/carers.
• Administering routine tests, invigilating exams and undertaking routine marking of pupils' work.
• Supervising and providing particular support for pupils, including those with special needs, ensuring their safety and access to learning activities.
• Setting challenging and demanding expectations and promoting self-esteem and independence.
• Providing feedback to pupils in relation to progress and achievement under guidance of the teacher.
• Assisting with the development and implementation of support plans and personal care programmes.
• Establishing constructive relationships with pupils and interacting with them according to individual needs.
• Promoting the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils.
• Encouraging pupils to interact with others and engage in activities led by the teacher.

Job description

Dropmore Infant School is a small, friendly school in an idyllic rural setting. We are seeking a Teaching Assistant to join our team, placing the welfare and progress of children at the centre of everything they do and supporting pupils in reaching their full potential.

You will work with teachers to deliver learning activities, assist pupils including those with special needs, monitor progress and help maintain a safe, orderly environment in line with lesson plans and school policies.