Teaching Assistant including Lunch Time Supervision at Castleford Park Junior Academy

Castleford Park Junior Academy; Castleford; On-site; GBP 9,000 - 13,000; Full time

Job summary

Castleford Park Junior Academy is seeking a caring Teaching Assistant with Lunchtime Supervision responsibilities to support pupils' learning and well-being in and out of the classroom. You will work Monday to Friday, mornings and lunchtime, assisting in lessons, supporting pupils with SEND, managing groups, and promoting a safe, inclusive environment.

A GCSE A*-C in Maths and English (or equivalent) and ICT competence are required, with a willingness to develop professionally through internal

Qualifications

• GCSEs or equivalent in Maths and English at grades A*-C/4+
• Demonstrated numeracy and literacy proficiency
• Able to work in a team and use ICT effectively
• Experience with pupils with SEND preferred
• Willing to engage in regular professional development
• Experience in supporting pupils in a classroom setting

Responsibilities

• Support learning and pupil progress within the classroom and during lunchtimes
• Use a range of classroom strategies and assessments to aid learning
• Support pupils’ personal needs and manage group or 1-1 support
• Provide feedback to teachers after planned activities
• Collaborate with inclusion team to help pupils access the curriculum
• Report safeguarding concerns promptly to the designated officer
• Support pupil safety and welfare in the academy
• Take part in internal and external CPD opportunities
• Value and listen to pupil and team input

Skills

Numeracy

Literacy

Teamwork

ICT skills

Creative teaching

SEND experience

Education

GCSE A*-C in Maths & English or 4+ in Maths/English

NVQ Level 2 or equivalent

Job description

About this Role

We are seeking to appoint a caring, enthusiastic, and committed Teaching Assistant with Lunchtime Supervision responsibilities to join our dedicated team. This rewarding role involves supporting pupils' learning and development in the classroom while also helping to create a safe, positive, and inclusive environment during lunchtime. The successful candidate will be passionate about supporting children to achieve their full potential and will play an important part in the day-to-day life of our school community.

Working Hours:

Monday to Friday: 08:50 - 12:00 - Grade 4 SCP 5-6

Monday to Friday: 12:00-13:15 - Grade 3 SCP 3-4,

You will be:

• Educated to GCSE standard with a minimum of grades A*-C or Grade 4 or above in Maths and English or equivalent. i.e. NVQ level 2 or similar
• Able to demonstrate excellent numeracy and literacy skills and standards
• Able to work as part of a team and on own initiative measuring the impact of your actions and how to develop this further to support individuals, or small groups of children
• A competent user of ICT
• Willing to partake in regular after school continued professional development.
• Able to demonstrate relevant experience of working with SEND pupils in a classroom setting
• Able to make learning fun and engaging in a range of creative ways
• Able to demonstrate an understanding of how to effectively support the most disadvantaged pupils
• Able to demonstrate experience of working with pupils who need a modified learning environment and firm boundaries to be able to reintegrate them into the classroom

You will:

• Work as part of a classroom and year group team in order to ensure its smooth running and accelerate the progress of the pupil, or pupils, you are assigned to
• Become familiar with and utilise a range of classroom strategies and diagnostic assessments to aid learning
• Support pupil learning, attend to pupils' personal needs and provide general support in managing pupils in the classroom
• Provide feedback to teachers after planned activities that reflect on the achievement of the children you have worked with
• Work in small groups, or 1-1 with specific children in order to help them progress in their learning
• Work with a wider inclusion team in order to support the children you work with to increasingly access mainstream curriculum
• Report any potential child protection issues through to the child protection officer without delay
• Support the Academy in ensuring the safety and welfare of all pupils
• Be given opportunities to build on your own skills though in house and external professional development opportunities
• Be listened to and your ideas will be valued by the team

We pride ourselves on being an inclusive Academy Trust and therefore welcome applications from all sectors, including those who do not have an education background.

Visits to our Academy are warmly welcomed, please contact Laura Steele, School Business Manager on 01977 518959 to arrange a time.