Teaching Assistant/Learning Support Assistant at Windhill21

Bishop's Hatfield Girls' School; Bishop's Stortford; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 14,000; Part time

Job summary

Windhill21 is seeking a Teaching Assistant/Learning Support Assistant on a permanent, part-time basis. The role supports teaching and learning under the supervision of staff, with responsibilities spanning small-group work, intervention sessions, and pupil wellbeing.

The post is paid at £26,016 per annum FTE, pro-rata for 18.75 hours per week during term time, with potential flexibility in schedules for the right candidate. Training and safeguarding duties apply.

Qualifications

• To work with teachers to support teaching and learning, providing assistance to staff and pupils.
• Experience supporting pupils and facilitating learning in an educational setting.

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.
• Lead focused intervention sessions to reinforce key concepts.
• Support pupils to understand instructions, support independent learning and inclusion of all pupils.
• Observe pupils during tasks, record their understanding and provide real-time feedback during lessons.
• Support the teacher in positive behaviour management and keeping pupils on task.
• Support pupils in social and emotional well-being.
• Prepare and help organise the learning environment and resources, including photocopying, filing and the display and presentation of pupils' work.

Job description

About this Role

Thankyou for your interest in our school.

Windhill21is a school where every child is valued; a setting which ignites the spark ofcuriosity, creativity and individuality. It is through our inspirationalteaching and a culture of possibility that the children at Windhill21 achievetheir potential. We believe that a 'growthmindset' attitude alongside GRIT and kindness is essential with a belief thathard work and effort lead to success, not just natural talent or ability. Our outstanding OFSTED report and exceptionalacademic standards are only part of the story. Through consistent andevidence-based teaching methods and an inspirational ethos, our children willinherit a lifelong zest for learning; building high self-esteem and a strongdetermination to succeed.

Welive in a global society, and it is imperative that young people have anunderstanding of how their actions and choices impact on the lives ofothers. Our children represent ourdiverse community, and we value the children's varied contributions.

The strong team at Windhill21consists of outstanding staff who work tirelessly together using theirexpertise, enthusiasm, passion and experience to move our school forward. Our dynamic approach and dedication willensure continuing rewards for Windhill21. Rigour and accountability will be maintained along with a will foreveryone, pupils and staff alike, to continue to enjoy success.

Ifthe idea of working at Windhill21 excites you and you feel you have the skillsdetailed in the person specification,

JobDescription: Teaching Assistant/Learning Support Assistant -Permanent

Pay grade: £26,016 per annum FTE (Pay will be pro-rata for 18.75 hrs/wk, term time only) | Grade H2 Point 4

Hours: Monday toWednesday, 8:30am to 3:15pm (We are open to discussing alternative schedules for the right candidate)

Responsible to: Headteacherand Class Teacher

Purpose ofthe Role: To work withteachers to support teaching and learning, providing general and specificassistance to staff, pupils and individual pupils under the direction, guidance and directsupervision of classroom teacher.

Responsibilities:

Work with individualsor small groups of pupils in the classroom under the direct supervision of teaching staff and provide feedback to the teacher.

Lead focusedintervention sessions to reinforce key concepts.

Support pupils tounderstand instructions support independent learning and inclusion of allpupils.

Observe pupils duringtasks, record their understanding and sticking points, and offer real-timefeedback during lessons.

Support the teacher inpositive behaviour management and keeping pupils on task.

Support pupils insocial and emotional well-being.

Prepare and helporganise the learning environment and resources, including photocopying, filingand the display and presentation of pupils' work and contribute to maintaininga safe environment.

TeachingsAssistants in this role may also undertake some or all the following:

Record basic pupildata.

Assist with breaktimeand lunch-time supervision including facilitat...

Assist with escortingpupils on educational visits.

Support pupils inusing basic IT.

Administration oftests and assessments.

Assist pupils witheating, dressing and hygiene, as required, whilst encouraging independence.

Ivy Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people across all of our academies and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

All vacancies across the Trust are subject to rigorous safer recruitment protocols.

Appointments are subject to and will only be confirmed upon the successful completion of comprehensive pre-employment checks.

It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

• This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.
• Online searches will be carried out on shortlisted candidates as part of our due diligence checks usually prior to interview.
• Employment at Ivy Learning Trust is subject to pre-employment checks:
  
• Verification of identity
• Satisfactory enhanced DBS certificate, including barred list information for those engaging in regulated activity
• Separate barred list check if starting work in regulated activity before the DBS certificate is available
• Section 128 check (prohibition from management) for applicable roles
• Teacher prohibition order check (for teaching roles)
• Verification of right to work in the UK
• Satisfactory external references
• Verification of professional qualifications
• Overseas criminal records checks and/or letter of professional standing from foreign regulatory authorities (where applicable)
• Verification of professional qualifications