Teaching Assistant

SHROPSHIRE COUNCIL; England; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

St Giles' C.E Primary School seeks a level 3 Teaching Assistant to work alongside the classroom teacher and support a specific child, either 1:1 or in small groups, to boost academic progress. The post also includes a 30-minute lunchtime supervisor duty and class teaching hours.

Working hours are 8:55am–3:15pm, with 20 minutes in the morning and 30 minutes for lunch as unpaid breaks; hours may be adjusted for family needs.

Qualifications

• TA NVQ Level 3 or equivalent is required.
• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues to achieve best outcomes for pupils.
• Dedication and enthusiasm with high expectations for every child.
• Experience delivering interventions and willingness to undertake a first aid qualification.
• Sound understanding of promoting positive learning behaviours.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to build good relationships.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 or small group support to enhance pupil's academic progression alongside the class teacher.
• Work as a lunchtime supervisor for 30 minutes each day.
• Cover class teaching hours as required.
• Role hours from 8:55am to 3:15pm with unpaid breaks; flexible to fit family commitments.

Skills

Collaborative working

Dedication and enthusiasm

Effective communication

Education

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

Job description

You will have responsibility for working alongside the classroom teacher and supporting a specific child on a 1:1 or small group basis to enhance pupil's academic progression. The role will also include working as a lunchtime supervisor for 30 minutes each day in addition to class teaching hours. Working hours: 8:55am - 3:15pm (which includes unpaid breaks of 20 minutes in the morning and 1/2 hour lunch.) Flexibility in these hours can be discussed to fit with family commitments.

The Governors of St Giles' C.E Primary School are looking to recruit an ambitious, dedicated and enthusiastic level 3 Teaching Assistant to join our school provision in the KS1 Department.,

• A Teaching Assistant NVQ Level 3 or equivalent:
• The ability to work collaboratively with colleagues to achieve the best outcomes for all pupils:
• Dedication and enthusiasm, together with high expectations for every child to achieve their full potential
• Experience of delivering interventions and willingness to undertake a first aid qualification
• A sound understanding of how to promote positive learning behaviours
• Effective communication skills and the ability to build good relationships

Part of the duties of this post requires the postholder to support the child during the lunchtime period.