Level Three Teaching Assistant & After School Club Manager

Wigan Council; Wigan; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local primary school is seeking a Level 3 Teaching Assistant and After School Club Manager to inspire and support high-quality learning for all pupils. The ideal candidate will lead a team, provide one-to-one support, and oversee the After School Club. Candidates should be enthusiastic, flexible, and experienced in working with children, particularly those with Special Educational Needs.

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic about children's learning.
• Able to employ a range of skills to nurture children.
• Experienced in working with children with SEND or willing to train.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of staff.
• Provide one-to-one support to a child with SEND.
• Oversee the day-to-day running of the After School Club.

Skills

Effective communication

Enthusiasm for children's learning

Teamwork

Flexibility

Literacy and numeracy skills

Job description

Overview

This is an exciting opportunity for someone looking for a challenging role within a supportive environment. The Governors of St Ambrose Barlow Catholic Primary School are seeking to appoint an efficient, enthusiastic and approachable Level 3 Teaching Assistant and After School Club Manager, who is reliable, self-motivated, and supportive of the Catholic ethos of our school. The successful candidate must be an excellent Teaching Assistant with the ability to inspire and support high quality learning for all pupils.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of staff
• Ensure all pupils and staff follow relevant policies and procedures
• Be willing to take on any training relevant to the role
• Secure the site at the end of the day
• Provide one-to-one support to a child with SEND during the lunchtime period
• Provide classroom support across both KS1 and KS2 classrooms where required
• Move to the After School Club at 3pm and act as After School Club Manager, overseeing the day-to-day running of the extended provision to ensure the safety and wellbeing of pupils in their care
• Lead a team of staff in the After School Club, prepare engaging activities, provide food and supervise the children in attendance at the club

Qualifications

• A highly effective practitioner who is enthusiastic about children’s learning
• Positive and caring
• Able to communicate effectively
• A flexible, personable team player
• Have plenty of energy and enthusiasm
• Be flexible and willing to support as required
• Able to employ a range of skills to ensure our children are nurtured and thrive
• Have excellent literacy and numeracy skills
• Have high expectations of pupils’ learning and behaviour
• Experienced in working with children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) or willing to train in this area
• Clear commitment to continuing professional development