Primary Teaching Assistant (Level 2) – After School Support

The Enquire Learning Trust; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Springfield Primary Academy is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant (Level 2) to support pupils across the primary age range and assist in running the After School Club. The role covers 9:00am–3:30pm, two days a week, and 9:00am–5:45pm, three days per week, with a permanent contract starting as soon as possible.

You will work with individuals and small groups to help pupils access the curriculum, develop social and independence skills, and contribute to progress monitoring and reporting to

Responsibilities

• Work with individuals and small groups of pupils to identify choices and targets that the individual and school can work towards.
• Support, assist and enable pupils to access the curriculum and develop social and independence skills to their fullest ability.
• Lead interventions with children, as directed by the class teacher.
• Observe individuals and groups of pupils’ personal, social and learning achievements.
• Maintain appropriate records, monitor progression and attainment and provide reports and information to inform and support the assessment process.
• Monitor pupils’ conduct and behaviour throughout the learning process and intervene to resolve routine issues using appropriate techniques and skills to de-escalate potential difficult situations or resolve simple conflict with individuals and groups of pupils to establish and maintain a safe and calm atmosphere conducive to learning and ensure the safety and wellbeing of pupils, staff and visitors.
• Provide advice, assistance, information and support to all pupils to enable them to have full access to learning and life opportunities.
• Contribute to the development and interpretation of individual programmes to best support the pupils.
• To support in the daily running of the After School Club, working with the team to ensure and provide care, play opportunities and activities in a homely, nurturing and safe environment, with regard to the individual development needs of the children.

Job description

Springfield Primary Academy is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant (Level 2) to support pupils across the primary age range and assist in running the After School Club. The role covers 9:00am–3:30pm, two days a week, and 9:00am–5:45pm, three days per week, with a permanent contract starting as soon as possible.

You will work with individuals and small groups to help pupils access the curriculum, develop social and independence skills, and contribute to progress monitoring and reporting to