Term-Time Primary Teaching Assistant – Classroom Support

St Mary's Catholic Primary Academy; Halifax; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 16,000; Full time

Job summary

St Mary’s Catholic Primary Academy in Halifax wishes to appoint an Educational Teaching Assistant to commence ASAP. The post is Scale 3 (Point 5–6), full-time, term-time only, 27.5 hours per week.

The successful candidate will support learning in the classroom, follow the class teacher’s directions and work to raise pupil progress, confidence and engagement while upholding the Catholic ethos of the school.

Qualifications

• The Academy wishes to appoint a caring, reliable and skilled person to support the teaching of the curriculum in the classroom.
• You will use a creative, impactful approach and follow the direction of the class teacher to improve pupil learning and progress.

Responsibilities

• Support learning for individuals or groups as directed by the teacher.
• Act as a role model and set high expectations for pupils.
• Meet personal and physical needs of pupils and encourage independence.
• Facilitate access to specialist provision as indicated by IEP or EHCP.
• Develop learning materials and adapt resources for pupils.
• Support pupils in using IT to assist learning.
• Monitor and give feedback on pupil progress as per their plan.

Skills

Supporting learning

Role modelling

IT for learning

Progress monitoring

Education

Teaching Assistant qualification

Job description

St Mary’s Catholic Primary Academy in Halifax wishes to appoint an Educational Teaching Assistant to commence ASAP. The post is Scale 3 (Point 5–6), full-time, term-time only, 27.5 hours per week.

The successful candidate will support learning in the classroom, follow the class teacher’s directions and work to raise pupil progress, confidence and engagement while upholding the Catholic ethos of the school.