Teaching Assistant and Midday Supervisor Assistant (fixed term)

Ulceby St Nicholas Church of England Primary School; Ulceby; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Ulceby St Nicholas Church of England Primary School is seeking a School Support Assistant to help teachers deliver learning activities and support pupils in classrooms.

You will work with individuals and small groups, support understanding of instructions, and contribute to a safe, welcoming environment. The role includes basic data recording, ICT support, and aiding with educational visits as required, under supervision.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting pupils in a classroom setting.
• Commitment to inclusive education and safeguarding children.
• Ability to follow instructions and work under supervision.
• Willingness to contribute to creating a positive learning environment.

Responsibilities

• Work with individuals or small groups under supervision and provide feedback to teachers.
• Support pupils to understand instructions and promote independent learning.
• Assist with behaviour management and keeping pupils on task.
• Help maintain pupil safety and support social and emotional well‑being.
• Prepare learning resources and classroom displays, and tidy the learning area.
• Record pupil data as required and assist with educational visits when needed.

Skills

Pupil support

Behaviour management

Inclusion

Teamwork

Job description

The successful candidate will work with teachers to support teaching and learning, providing general and specific assistance to pupils and staff under the direction and supervision of the classroom teacher.

Thesuccessful candidate will workas part of a team monitoring pupil behaviour during the midday break andensuring a safe and healthy environment.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

• Work with individuals or small groups of pupils in the classroom under the direct supervision of teaching staff and provide feedback to the teacher.
• Support pupils to understand instructions and support independent learning and inclusion of all pupils.
• Support the teacher in behaviour management and keeping pupils on task.
• Support pupils in social and emotional well-being, reporting problems to the teacher as appropriate.
• Prepare and clear up learning environment and resources, including photocopying, filing and the display and presentation of pupils’ work and contribute to maintaining a safe environment.

Teaching Assistants in this role may also undertake some, or all of the following;

• Record pupil data as required.
• Support children’s learning through play.
• Assist with break-time supervision including facilitating games and activities.
• Assist with escorting pupils on educational visits.
• Support pupils in using ICT.
• Invigilate exams and tests.
• Assist pupils with eating, dressing and hygiene, as required, whilst encouraging independence.
• Support pupils on a one-to-one basis in line with the requirements of an EHCP.
• To present a positive personal image, contributing to a welcoming school environment which supports equal opportunities for all.
• To perform, in accordance with any directions, which may reasonably be given to you by your Line Manager or Headteacher from time to time, such particular duties as may reasonably be assigned.

Other

The duties and responsibilities in this job description are not exhaustive. The postholder may be required to undertake other duties that may be required from time to time within the general scope of the post. Any such duties should not substantially change the general character of the post. Duties and responsibilities outside of the general scope of this grade of post will be with the consent of the postholder.

The postholder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with LAAT Equal Opportunities policies.

The postholder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with the LAAT Health and Safety policies and procedures.

All employees need to be aware of the possible abuse of children and vulnerable adults and if you are concerned you need to follow the Academies’ Safeguarding Policy. In addition, employees working with children have a responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of during their work.

For an informal discussion about the role, or to arrange a visit, please contact [e-mail].

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will require the successful applicant to undertake an enhanced criminal record check via the DBS.