Teaching Assistant

Buckinghamshire Council; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Trustee Day

Job summary

Chepping View Primary Academy seeks a Teaching Assistant to support learning and development, assist with pupils with diverse needs, and contribute to safeguarding and wellbeing in a school setting.

The role involves small-group and 1-to-1 support, aiding reading, writing and maths, and assisting with lunchtime duties. Term-time only and Bucks Pay framework apply, with a salary range provided.

Qualifications

• Supporting learning (small groups and 1 to 1) during and outside of teacher input
• Supporting pupils with additional needs with their specific learning goals, including those with social, emotional and mental health needs
• Helping children to develop both socially, emotionally and academically
• Supporting pupils with their reading, writing and maths.
• Providing verbal feedback to pupils, helping to move their learning on
• Promoting the inclusion of different cultures and life experiences
• Managing behaviour and routines within the academy behaviour policy
• Preparing resources and activities as necessary
• Carrying out medical duties (training will be provided)
• Supporting children for part of lunch time
• Contributing to the safeguarding culture of the academy and ensuring children are safe in school
• Contributing to the Chepping View staff team effectively
• Safeguarding
• Health and welfare of children: Break and Lunchtime duties: An up-to-date understanding of the EYFS is very desirable but induction and training will be provided including First Aid and Child Protection.

Responsibilities

• Supporting learning (small groups and 1 to 1) during and outside of teacher input
• Supporting pupils with additional needs with their specific learning goals, including those with social, emotional and mental health needs
• Helping children to develop both socially, emotionally and academically
• Supporting pupils with their reading, writing and maths.
• Providing verbal feedback to pupils, helping to move their learning on
• Promoting the inclusion of different cultures and life experiences
• Managing behaviour and routines within the academy behaviour policy
• Preparing resources and activities as necessary
• Carrying out medical duties (training will be provided)
• Supporting children for part of lunch time
• Contributing to the safeguarding culture of the academy and ensuring children are safe in school
• Contributing to the Chepping View staff team effectively
• Safeguarding
• Health and welfare of children: Break and Lunchtime duties: An up-to-date understanding of the EYFS is very desirable but induction and training will be provided including First Aid and Child Protection.

Job description

As a Teaching Assistant, you will work alongside teachers to support the educational, social and developmental needs of children. You will help enable children to achieve and be successful. You will take ownership of, and support the shared responsibility for, the well-being, education and behaviour of children. As a Teaching Assistant you treat all pupils with dignity, building relationships rooted in mutual respect, and at all times observing proper boundaries appropriate to the professional position. Successful candidates will be positively committed to shaping and changing the lives of children. This role involves being a strong team member and having the ability to work in partnership with all stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Supporting learning (small groups and 1 to 1) during and outside of teacher input
• Supporting pupils with additional needs with their specific learning goals, including those with social, emotional and mental health needs
• Helping children to develop both socially, emotionally and academically
• Supporting pupils with their reading, writing and maths.
• Providing verbal feedback to pupils, helping to move their learning on
• Promoting the inclusion of different cultures and life experiences
• Managing behaviour and routines within the academy behaviour policy
• Preparing resources and activities as necessary
• Carrying out medical duties (training will be provided)
• Supporting children for part of lunch time
• Contributing to the safeguarding culture of the academy and ensuring children are safe in school
• Contributing to the Chepping View staff team effectively
• Safeguarding
• Health and welfare of children:
• Break and Lunchtime duties: An up-to-date understanding of the EYFS is very desirable but induction and training will be provided including First Aid and Child Protection.

This Job Description describes in general terms the normal duties which the post-holder will be expected to undertake. However, the job or duties described may vary or be amended from time to time without changing the level of responsibility associated with the post.

Applicants who have previously held another name will be required to provide evidence of any name changes at interview, such as a marriage certificate, deed poll or other relevant legal documentation.

At Chepping View Primary Academy we aim to ensure our pupils develop enquiring minds and acquire the relevant skills, attitudes and knowledge to fully prepare them as they progress from Chepping View onto Secondary School and beyond into adult life. We also promote a healthy attitude towards physical activity, diet and emotional well-being.

Benefits

• Trustee Day (one well-being paid day off per year on completion of three months employment).

Term time only: Yes Salary type: Bucks Pay Salary Details: Buckinghamshire Pay Range 1B point 6-10 £24,836- £ 25,823 FTE depending on experience & qualifications. Actual estimated gross salary: £18,501-£19,236 pro rata per annum