KS2 Teaching Assistant | PPA Cover & Student Support

Somers Park Primary School; Malvern; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Somers Park Primary School in the United Kingdom is recruiting a capable teaching assistant to support planning, delivery and evaluation of learning for individuals and groups, including pupils with additional needs. The post will initially be in Key Stage 2 and will cover absence and 1 day per week of planned PPA time.

You will assist the class teacher with educational programmes, monitor pupil progress, and contribute to inclusion, safeguarding and positive learning behaviours across the

Qualifications

• Experience of working with groups of children to deliver high quality interventions.
• Excellent classroom practitioner with engaging learning approaches.
• Experience in working alongside class teachers.
• Experience with children with EAL.
• Experience with Early Years.
• Experience of Phonics - ReadWrite Inc.
• Experience of British Sign Language.
• Education and qualifications.
• Maths & English GCSE qualifications at Grade C.
• Qualified Status- Level 3.
• 3 years experience of working in the care of children.

Responsibilities

• Support the planning, preparation, and evaluation of teaching and learning activities
• Participate fully in the planning cycle, including planning, delivery, assessment, intervention, and recording of pupil progress
• Assist in the delivery of educational programmes and activities planned by the class teacher
• Support the organisation and management of learning experiences in and out of the classroom
• Carry out pupil assessments and record progress, achievements, and development needs
• Provide feedback to teachers on pupil progress, challenges, and next steps
• Work with individuals and groups of pupils to support learning, development, and engagement
• Supervise and support pupils to ensure their safety and wellbeing at all times
• Use specialist skills to support development of pupils including those with additional needs
• Foster inclusion, independence, and positive learning behaviours
• Support pupils with special educational needs using appropriate strategies
• Contribute to raising standards of achievement for all pupils
• Assist in the delivery of work programmes and learning activities under the direction of teaching staff
• Contribute to planning of work programmes for individuals and groups
• Occasionally supervise whole classes during short-term teacher absence
• Maintain good order in the classroom and respond to pupil questions
• Implement agreed work programmes during cover supervision sessions
• Monitor, record, and report on pupil progress to staff
• Communicate effectively with pupils individually and in groups
• Where required, support, mentor, and coach other teaching assistants
• Assist with coordination of work for other support staff
• Carry out duties in line with the School’s Equal Opportunities Policy and Code of Conduct
• Work flexibly and undertake additional duties as requested by Headteacher
• Job description may be reviewed and amended following consultation

Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Excellent organisational skills

Ability to work with mixed ability gru

Commitment to safeguarding

Experience with EAL

Experience with Phonics ReadWrite Inc

Experience with British Sign Language

Flexibility and resilience

Ability to meet deadlines

Calm under pressure

Education

GCSE Maths & English (Grade C)

Qualified Status - Level 3

Job description

Somers Park Primary School in the United Kingdom is recruiting a capable teaching assistant to support planning, delivery and evaluation of learning for individuals and groups, including pupils with additional needs. The post will initially be in Key Stage 2 and will cover absence and 1 day per week of planned PPA time.

You will assist the class teacher with educational programmes, monitor pupil progress, and contribute to inclusion, safeguarding and positive learning behaviours across the