Teaching Assistant

Teaching Vacancies; Knutsford; On-site; GBP 21,000; Full time

Job summary

A primary education institution in Knutsford is seeking an enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to support staff and enhance pupil development. Responsibilities include assisting in learning activities, monitoring progress, and liaising with parents. The ideal candidate will have NVQ Level 2/3 and experience working with children, including those with special needs. This role offers a salary of £20,010 for 32.5 hours weekly. The school values safeguarding and equality, committing to the welfare of children.

Benefits

Employee discounts

Discounted gym membership

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Evidence of supporting whole school initiatives.
• Experience of working in KS1 & KS2.
• Experience of working with children with Special Educational Needs.

Responsibilities

• Assist teaching staff in delivering learning activities and work programmes.
• Monitor individual pupil’s progress and report to teaching staff.
• Liaise with parents and ensure effective communication concerning pupils' well-being.

Skills

NVQ Level 2/3

Experience of pastoral support for pupils

Knowledge of the National Curriculum

Ability to communicate effectively

Job description

What skills and experience we’re looking for

• NVQ Level 2/3
• Evidence of supporting whole school initiatives
• Experience of pastoral support for pupils
• Experience of working in KS1 & KS2
• Knowledge of the National Curriculum
• Experience of working with children who have Special Educational Needs
• An ability to work effectively within a team.
• A willingness to become involved in the development of the SEN Faculty
• A willingness to further develop skills in supporting children with learning difficulties.
• A willingness to use ICT to help with Faculty administration
• Flexibility and ability to adapt and demonstrate initiative.
• The ability to communicate effectively with students, parents and colleagues

What the school offers its staff

In return we will offer the successful candidate:

• A welcoming school, with friendly, enthusiastic and supportive staff
• Staff benefits - employee discounts, discounted gym membership, Cycle2work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme

For more information please contact the school [e-mail] or 01565 213 127. Alternatively, you can read more about the school on our website http://www.egerton.cheshire.sch.uk

The Learning Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff appointments are subject to satisfactory references and enhanced checks with the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS).

In line with the requirements of the Equality Act 2010 The Learning Partnership does not request attendance or medical information on candidates for posts prior to appointment. We will, however, seek a post-appointment reference for successful candidates, which will include questions relating to attendance records. Appointments will be made subject to this reference and the Trust may, in some circumstances, withdraw the offer of appointment on the basis of information received, again having full regard to the requirements of the Equality Act.

The Learning Partnership is committed to the promotion of equality of opportunity and the elimination of discrimination; all applicants should note that they will be considered on the basis of suitability regardless of disability, gender, race, religion, age, sexual orientation and marital status or any other discrimination which is unfair or unreasonable. We are proud to be an employer that holds Disability Committed and Menopause Friendly status. The Trust supports CIPD’s #FlexFrom1st campaign and is ‘happy to talk flexible working’.

Further details about the role

Job overview

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, positive and hard-working Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated team of staff at Egerton Primary School.

BASIC JOB PURPOSE

To support the teaching staff in the development and education of pupils in accordance with the aims and policies of the school.

MAIN 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 (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 a class, 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 Individual Education 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 school's 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.

Hours: 32.5 hours per week 8.30am - 3.30pm

Weeks: 39 weeks per year

Actual salary based on hours worked: £20,010

Closing date: Monday 5th January 26

Interviews: Wednesday 7th January 26

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.