Teaching Assistant

William Ransom Primary School; Birtley; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

William Ransom Primary School in Hitchin is seeking an enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to support pupils with a range of needs and to assist the class teacher with lesson preparation and resource organisation. The role focuses on one-to-one and small-group support, safeguarding, and promoting the school’s values and ethos.

You will work closely with staff, parents and professionals to help every child achieve their best.

Qualifications

• Experience of working within a school or educational setting (desirable)
• Experience of supporting children with a range of needs (desirable)
• Good understanding of early child development and learning
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to adapt activities and resources to meet pupils’ needs
• Understanding of safeguarding and child protection principles

Responsibilities

• Assist the teacher in preparing and organising resources and materials for lessons
• Work with pupils on a one-to-one basis, or in small groups, providing additional support as directed
• Help implement lesson plans and adapt activities to meet the needs of pupils with different abilities
• Support pupils with special educational needs (SEN) as required
• Deliver intimate care as and when needed
• Encourage positive behaviour and promote the school’s values and ethos
• Supervise pupils during break and lunch times, ensuring their safety and wellbeing
• Work collaboratively with other staff, parents and outside agencies when needed
• Maintain accurate records of pupils’ progress and report any concerns to the teacher or SENCo
• Assist in the assessment and recording of pupils’ achievements
• Daily thirty minute lunchtime supervision

Skills

Early child development

Teamwork

Communication

Adaptability

Safeguarding knowledge

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the teacher in preparing and organising resources and materials for lessons
• Work with pupils on a one-to-one basis, or in small groups, providing additional support as directed
• Help implement lesson plans and adapt activities to meet the needs of pupils with different abilities
• Support pupils with special educational needs (SEN) as required
• Deliver intimate care as and when needed
• Encourage positive behaviour and promote the school’s values and ethos
• Supervise pupils during break and lunch times, ensuring their safety and wellbeing
• Work collaboratively with other staff, parents and outside agencies when needed
• Maintain accurate records of pupils’ progress and report any concerns to the teacher or SENCo
• Assist in the assessment and recording of pupils’ achievements
• Daily thirty minute lunchtime supervision

Person Specification

Experience

• Experience of working within a school or educational setting (desirable)
• Experience of supporting children with a range of needs (desirable)

Skills and knowledge

• Good understanding of early child development and learning
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to adapt activities and resources to meet pupils’ needs
• Understanding of safeguarding and child protection principles

Personal qualities

• Enthusiasm for working with children and helping them achieve their best
• Patience, empathy and a positive attitude
• Commitment to upholding the school’s values
• Willingness to learn and take on new challenges

William Ransom Primary School (Hitchin, SG4) is committed to creating a diverse workforce. We will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, religion, belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy, maternity, age, disability, marriage or civil partnership.

William Ransom Primary School (Hitchin, SG4) is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments will be subject to a satisfactory completion of safeguarding and social media checks.