Teaching Assistant

Teaching Vacancies; Brackley; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

A primary education institution in Brackley is seeking a part-time enthusiastic Teaching Assistant. The role involves motivating pupils, supporting emotional regulation, and liaising with teachers on learning plans. Candidates should have an NVQ 2 in Supporting Learning or equivalent, with GCSEs in Maths and English being desirable. The school offers a supportive environment, opportunities for personal development, and a pension scheme. A commitment to safeguarding is essential.

Benefits

Supportive environment

Opportunities for personal development

Pension Scheme

Qualifications

• NVQ 2 in Supporting Learning, or equivalent.
• GCSE Grade C in Maths/Numeracy and English/Literacy is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Motivating and encouraging the pupils.
• Liaising with the class teacher about individual learning plans.
• Providing additional nurture to individuals when requested.
• Implementing agreed behaviour management strategies.
• Making appropriate resources to support the pupils.
• Providing positive encouragement and feedback to pupils.
• Observing and reporting on pupils' development.
• Applying school policies on Child Protection and Health.
• Being aware of confidential issues related to pupils.
• Contributing towards reviews of pupils’ progress.
• Participating in training activities offered by the school.
• Accompanying teacher and pupils on educational visits.

Skills

NVQ 2 in Supporting Learning

GCSE Grade C in Maths

GCSE Grade C in English

Education

NVQ 2 in Supporting Learning and Learning or equivalent

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

Croughton All Saints CE Primary School is seeking to appoint a part-time (30 hpw) enthusiastic, suitably qualified Teaching Assistant.

JOB REQUIREMENTS/DESIRABLE

• NVQ 2 in Supporting Learning and Learning, or equivalent. Or able to demonstrate the ability to meet the STL Level 2 National Occupational Standards relevant to this post.
• GCSE Grade C or Level 2 qualifications in Maths/Numeracy and English/Literacy is desirable.

WHY CHOOSE US

At Croughton All Saints we believe that every child should enjoy learning in a positive and inclusive environment with excellent support and above all, fun. Our aim is to provide the pupils with an education to develop their full potential by creating a happy, co-operative and imaginative environment for our children.

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Motivating and encouraging the pupils as required by providing attention, modelling social interaction and supporting emotional regulation.
• Liaising with class teacher, SENCO and other professionals about individual learning plans, contributing to the planning and delivery as appropriate.
• Providing additional nurture to individuals when requested by the class teacher.
• Consistently and effectively implementing agreed behaviour management strategies.
• Helping to make appropriate resources to support the pupils.
• Giving positive encouragement, feedback and praise to reinforce and sustain the pupils’ efforts and develop self-esteem.
• Under the direction of the teacher, carry out and report on systematic observation of knowledge, understanding and skills upon which the teacher makes judgements about their stage of development.
• Knowing and applying school policies on Child Protection, Health and Safety, Behaviour, Teaching and Learning, Equal Opportunities etc.
• Being aware of confidential issues linked to home/pupil/teacher/school.
• Contributing towards reviews of the pupils’ progress as appropriate.
• Taking part in training activities offered by the school to further knowledge and skills.
• Accompanying teacher and pupils on educational visits.

What the school offers its staff

• The opportunity of working within a supportive, friendly environment in this respected school.
• Good opportunities for personal and career development.
• Pension Scheme.

Commitment to safeguarding

We are committed to providing a safe and supportive environment for everyone involved in our school. We believe that everyone, and specifically those who are in vulnerable circumstances and less able to protect themselves, have the right to be kept safe from harm, exploitation, abuse and neglect.