Primary Learning Support Assistant

Knutton St Marys CofE Academy; Mow Cop; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Welcoming culture

Wellbeing support

Growth opportunities

Recognition and rewards

Financial benefits

Job summary

The St Bart’s Multi Academy Trust, in partnership with Knutton St Marys CofE Academy, seeks a highly motivated individual to join our team as a teaching assistant. You will support teaching and learning alongside teachers, help with individual and small-group activities, and assist in safeguarding and welfare of children.

You will work closely with staff to implement planned activities, monitor progress, manage resources and support inclusion for all pupils, including those with additional needs

Responsibilities

• Implement planned learning activities/teaching programmes as agreed with the teacher, adjusting activities according to pupils’ responses as appropriate
• Participate in planning and evaluation of learning activities with the teacher, providing feedback on pupil progress and behaviour
• Support the teacher in monitoring, assessing and recording pupil progress/activities
• Provide feedback to pupils in relation to attainment and progress under the guidance of the teacher
• Support learning by arranging/providing resources for lessons/activities under the direction of the teacher
• Support pupils in social and emotional wellbeing, reporting problems to the teacher as appropriate
• Share information about pupils with other staff, parents / carers, internal and external agencies, as appropriate
• Understand and support independent learning and inclusion of all pupils as required
• Work with individual pupils with special educational needs
• Work with pupils for whom English is not their first language
• Assist in the development of individual development plans for pupils (such as Individual educational plans)
• Support the work of volunteers and other teaching assistants in the classroom
• Support the use of ICT in the curriculum
• Invigilate exams and tests
• Assist in escorting and supervising pupils on educational visits and out of school activities
• Select, prepare and clear away classroom materials and learning areas ensuring they are available for use, including developing and presenting displays
• Support pupils in developing and implementing their own personal and social development
• Assist pupils with eating, dressing and hygiene, as required, whilst encouraging independence
• Monitor and manage stock and supplies for the classroom
• Be responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people within the academy, raising any concerns following academy protocol/procedures.

Job description

The St Bart’s Multi Academy Trust, in partnership with Knutton St Marys CofE Academy, seeks a highly motivated individual to join our team as a teaching assistant. You will support teaching and learning alongside teachers, help with individual and small-group activities, and assist in safeguarding and welfare of children.

You will work closely with staff to implement planned activities, monitor progress, manage resources and support inclusion for all pupils, including those with additional needs