Teaching Assistant (Fixed term)

The Wainfleet Magdalen Church of England/Methodist School; Wainfleet St Mary; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

The Wainfleet Magdalen Church of England/Methodist School is seeking a Teaching Assistant to support teaching and learning, assisting pupils and staff under the direction of the classroom teacher.

You will work with individuals or small groups, help pupils understand instructions, support independent learning and inclusion, and assist with behaviour management to keep pupils on task. Basic classroom duties and safeguarding are required.

Qualifications

• Experience working with pupils in a classroom setting.
• Ability to support inclusion and independent learning.

Responsibilities

• Work with individuals or small groups of pupils in the classroom under supervision.
• Support pupils to understand instructions and foster independent learning.
• Assist with behaviour management and keeping pupils on task.
• Support pupils' social and emotional well-being and report issues as needed.
• Prepare and clear learning environments and resources, including displays.
• Record pupil data as required.
• Support children's learning through play.
• Assist with break-time supervision and activities.
• Escort pupils on educational visits.
• Support pupils in using ICT.
• Invigilate exams and tests.
• Assist with eating, dressing and hygiene as required, encouraging independence.
• Support pupils one-to-one in line with EHCP requirements.
• Present a positive personal image and foster a welcoming environment.

Skills

Pupil support

Behaviour management

ICT use

One-to-one support

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.

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.

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.