Teaching Assistant

Peover Superior Endowed Primary School; Knutsford; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Peover Superior Endowed Primary School is seeking an adaptable Teaching Assistant to support learning activities and individualised pupil development in the early years. The role emphasizes teamwork, high attainment standards and effective communication with staff, pupils and families.

Experience in early years and familiarity with Little Wandle are desirable; the post requires reliability, initiative and the ability to contribute to planning, evaluation and classroom duties.

Responsibilities

• Assist teaching staff in the delivery of learning activities and work programmes and undertake predetermined activities with pupils so that their intellectual and social development is fostered.
• Provide input into the planning and evaluation of learning activities for individuals and groups of pupils to enable the teaching staff to make informed decisions when developing their plans.
• Supervise the activities of individuals or groups of pupils both in and out of the classroom (including educational visits) to ensure their safety and facilitate their physical and emotional development in accordance with the school's behaviour management policy.
• Monitor individual pupil's progress, achievements and development and report these to the teaching staff/line manager to inform decisions taken regarding the School Focus Plan, Behaviour Plans and Personal Care Programmes for a pupil.
• Liaise with parents and carers in conjunction with the teaching staff to ensure effective communication concerning the pupils' well-being.
• Record pupil information, as specified by the teaching staff/line manager to ensure the schools information systems are maintained.
• Attend to the personal, social and physical needs of pupils so that their well-being is maintained.
• Prepare and maintain learning equipment and ensure that the classroom is kept clean and tidy.
• Display and present the pupils' work, under the direction of teaching staff, so that it enhances the classroom environment and celebrates achievement.
• Attend staff and other meetings and participate in staff training development work and staff reviews as required.
• Carries out basic administrative tasks; filing, laminating, binding, photocopying.

Job description

We are offering an exciting opportunity for an adaptable, resourceful and inspirational Teaching Assistant.

The nature of this role would ideally suit someone who has experience and is confident working in early years. An understanding of Little Wandle is desirable.

This role requires excellent communication and teamwork skills as well as high expectations and standards of attainment, achievement and behaviour.

MAIN RESPONSIBLITIES

• Assist teaching staff in the delivery of learning activities and work programmes and undertake predetermined activities with pupils so that their intellectual and social development (including self-reliance and self-esteem) is fostered.
• Provide input into the planning and evaluation of learning activities for individuals and groups of pupils to enable the teaching staff to make informed decisions when developing their plans.
• Supervise the activities of individuals or groups of pupils both in and out of the classroom (including educational visits) to ensure their safety and facilitate their physical and emotional development in accordance with the school's behaviour management policy.
• Monitor individual pupil's progress, achievements and development and report these to the teaching staff/line manager to inform decisions taken regarding the School Focus Plan, Behaviour Plans and Personal Care Programmes for a pupil.
• Liaise with parents and carers in conjunction with the teaching staff to ensure effective communication concerning the pupils' well-being.

Job description: Teaching Assistant

• Record pupil information, as specified by the teaching staff/line manager to ensure the schools information systems are maintained.
• Attend to the personal, social and physical needs of pupils so that their well-being is maintained.
• Prepare and maintain learning equipment and ensure that the classroom is kept clean and tidy.
• Display and present the pupils' work, under the direction of teaching staff, so that it enhances the classroom environment and celebrates achievement.
• Attend staff and other meetings and participate in staff training development work and staff reviews as required.
• Carries out basic administrative tasks; filing, laminating, binding, photocopying.

Notwithstanding the detail in this job description, the job holder will undertake such work as may be determined by the principal/Governing Body from time to time, up to or at a level consistent with the Main Responsibilities of the job.