Teaching Assistant: Empower Learning & Classroom Support

Brown's Church of England Primary School; Newark on Trent; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Brown's Church of England Primary School in Newark is seeking a dedicated teaching assistant to support teaching and learning under the direction of the classroom teacher. You will work with pupils individually or in small groups, helping them understand instructions and stay on task.

You will also assist with classroom preparation, ICT use, and supervise break times and educational visits as needed, contributing to a safe, inclusive environment and supporting pupils' social and emotional

Qualifications

• Ability to work with individuals or small groups of pupils under supervision.
• Support pupils to understand instructions and participate in independent learning.

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.
• 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.

Job description

Brown's Church of England Primary School in Newark is seeking a dedicated teaching assistant to support teaching and learning under the direction of the classroom teacher. You will work with pupils individually or in small groups, helping them understand instructions and stay on task.

You will also assist with classroom preparation, ICT use, and supervise break times and educational visits as needed, contributing to a safe, inclusive environment and supporting pupils' social and emotional