Teaching Assistant

Woolmer Hill School; Farnham; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 16,000; Full time

Job summary

South Farnham School is seeking a caring and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming and successful team. The role is based at our Junior Site, working 30.83 hours per week during term time only.

You will support high-quality teaching and learning across the school, working with individual pupils, small groups and whole classes to engage learners, develop confidence and independence. You will assist with developing literacy, numeracy and communication skills, support pupils with SEND

Qualifications

• Caring, enthusiastic and dedicated Teaching Assistant.
• Support for pupils across a broad and engaging curriculum.
• Deliver targeted interventions and learning activities under the guidance of the class teacher.
• Assist with developing pupils' literacy, numeracy and communication skills.
• Support pupils with SEND to access learning and participate fully.
• Observe, record and share information about pupils' progress and wellbeing.
• Prepare learning resources and maintain an attractive, organised classroom.
• Promote inclusion, equality and high expectations for all pupils.
• Support wellbeing, personal development and safeguarding requirements.

Responsibilities

• Work with individual pupils, small groups and whole classes to support learning.
• Deliver targeted activities under teacher guidance to raise attainment.
• Assist with educational visits, extracurricular activities and lunchtime supervision as required.
• Observe and record pupil progress and wellbeing, sharing it with the class teacher.

Job description

We are seeking a caring, enthusiastic and dedicated Teaching Assistant to join our welcoming and successful team at South Farnham School. This is a rewarding opportunity to play an important role in supporting children to achieve their full potential, both academically and personally, within a nurturing and inclusive environment. The successful candidate will be based at our Junior Site and will work 30.83 hours per week, term time only. Working closely with class teachers and other colleagues, you will support high-quality teaching and learning across the school. You will work with individual pupils, small groups and whole classes, helping children to engage with their learning, develop confidence and independence, and achieve success.,

• Supporting pupils' learning across a broad and engaging curriculum.
• Delivering targeted interventions and learning activities under the guidance of the class teacher.
• Assisting with the development of pupils' literacy, numeracy and communication skills.
• Supporting children with a range of additional needs, including SEND, ensuring that every pupil can access learning and participate fully in school life.
• Observing, recording and sharing information about pupils' progress and wellbeing.
• Preparing learning resources and helping to maintain an attractive, stimulating and organised classroom environment.
• Promoting positive behaviour, inclusion and high expectations for all pupils.
• Supporting pupils' wellbeing, personal development and safety in line with safeguarding requirements.
• Assisting with educational visits, extracurricular activities and lunchtime supervision as required., Demonstrate a positive, proactive and professional approach to supporting pupils and colleagues.
• Be committed to inclusion, equality and achieving the best possible outcomes for every child.
• Be willing to undertake training and professional development opportunities.