£8.00 – £10.00 per hour

Saint Helens, WA11 9QJ

15 months

Level 3 Teaching Assistant

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£8.00 – £10.00 per hour

Saint Helens WA11 9QJ

15 months

Summary

Role Overview

To work with and supervise individuals and groups of children under the
direction/instruction of teaching and/or senior staff, inclusive of specific
individual learning needs, enabling access to learning for all pupils and
assistance and support in classroom management and behaviour
techniques.

Duties and Responsibilities:

SUPPORT FOR THE PUPIL

Establish good working relationships with pupils, acting as a role model
Be aware of and respond appropriately to individual pupil needs ensuring effective
interaction
Provide specific support to pupils dependent upon their individual needs ensuring their safety whilst supporting access to learning activities
Promote inclusion and acceptance of all pupils
Encourage pupils to interact with others and engage in activities led by the teacher
Promote self-esteem and independence
Provide feedback to pupils in relation to progress and achievement under the guidance and direction of the teacher
To provide one to one support in either a care/special needs capacity for individual pupils,
as directed by the teacher

SUPPORT FOR THE TEACHER

Provide clerical/administration support (e.g. photocopying, typing, filing, data input,
collecting money etc.)
Assist with the display of childrens’ work
Create and maintain a purposeful, orderly and supportive environment, in accordance with
lesson plans
In liaison with the teacher, utilise strategies to support pupils in achieving learning goals
Report pupil achievement, progress and issues as appropriate in agreed format
Undertake pupil record keeping as requested
Administer routine primary tests and invigilate exams
Promote good pupil behaviour, dealing with conflict and incidents and encouraging pupils to
take responsibility for their own behaviour in line with established school policy
Establish constructive relationships with parents/carers and communicate information as
required

Summary

Role Overview

Key Responsibilities

SUPPORT FOR THE CURRICULUM

Undertake structured and agreed learning activities/learning programmes, taking into
consideration pupil learning styles, including small group work
Undertake literacy/numeracy programmes, recording achievements and progress and providing appropriate reports and feedback for the teacher
Support the use of ICT in learning activities and develop pupils’ competence and independence in its use
Prepare, maintain levels and use equipment/resources required to meet the lesson
plans/relevant learning activity and assist pupils in their use

SUPPORT FOR THE SCHOOL

Be aware of and comply with school policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection. Report all concerns to the appropriate person (as named in the policy concerned)
Be aware of and support difference and ensure all pupils have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop
Contribute to the school ethos, aims and development/improvement plan
Have an awareness of and support the role of other colleagues
Attend relevant meetings as required
Participate in training and other learning activities as required
Assist with the supervision of pupils out of directed lesson time, including before and after school if appropriate and within working hours
Accompany teaching staff and pupils on visits, trips and out of school activities as required

Other Duties

SUPPORT FOR THE PUPIL

Establish good working relationships with pupils, acting as a role model
Be aware of and respond appropriately to individual pupil needs ensuring effective
interaction
Provide specific support to pupils dependent upon their individual needs ensuring their safety whilst supporting access to learning activities
Promote inclusion and acceptance of all pupils
Encourage pupils to interact with others and engage in activities led by the teacher
Promote self-esteem and independence
Provide feedback to pupils in relation to progress and achievement under the guidance and
direction of the teacher
To provide one to one support in either a care/special needs capacity for individual pupils,
as directed by the teacher

SUPPORT FOR THE TEACHER

Provide clerical/administration support (e.g. photocopying, typing, filing, data input,
collecting money etc.)
Assist with the display of childrens’ work
Create and maintain a purposeful, orderly and supportive environment, in accordance with
lesson plans
In liaison with the teacher, utilise strategies to support pupils in achieving learning goals
Report pupil achievement, progress and issues as appropriate in agreed format
Undertake pupil record keeping as requested
Administer routine primary tests and invigilate exams
Promote good pupil behaviour, dealing with conflict and incidents and encouraging pupils to
take responsibility for their own behaviour in line with established school policy
Establish constructive relationships with parents/carers and communicate information as
required

To apply you need:

Please send a CV and covering letter to express your interest in this vacancy.

Apply now

To apply you need:

Please send a CV and covering letter to express your interest in this vacancy.

Apply now

More Duties

SUPPORT FOR THE CURRICULUM

Undertake structured and agreed learning activities/learning programmes, taking into
consideration pupil learning styles, including small group work
Undertake literacy/numeracy programmes, recording achievements and progress and providing appropriate reports and feedback for the teacher
Support the use of ICT in learning activities and develop pupils’ competence and independence in its use
Prepare, maintain levels and use equipment/resources required to meet the lesson
plans/relevant learning activity and assist pupils in their use

SUPPORT FOR THE SCHOOL

Be aware of and comply with school policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection. Report all concerns to the appropriate person (as named in the policy concerned)
Be aware of and support difference and ensure all pupils have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop
Contribute to the school ethos, aims and development/improvement plan
Have an awareness of and support the role of other colleagues
Attend relevant meetings as required
Participate in training and other learning activities as required
Assist with the supervision of pupils out of directed lesson time, including before and after school if appropriate and within working hours
Accompany teaching staff and pupils on visits, trips and out of school activities as required

EXTENDED SERVICE ACTIVITIES (Breakfast / After School / Club Care)

Close liaison with parents, school and other childcare and play related agencies.
Provide a variety of appropriate play opportunities for children some of whom may require special attention and/or will have come from various racial, cultural and religious backgrounds.
Lead groups of children in specific sport, game craft and learning activities. Manage
behaviour and adapt the activity to meet the needs of groups or individuals. Assist with preparing for activities.
Assist with the evaluation events and activities and contribute to the development of the
service including making recommendations for change and development of the activities.
Supervise children to ensure safe use of equipment and facility without endangering
themselves or other users.
Maintain play environments to the appropriate health and safety standards and ensure its suitability for the users. Contribute to the corporate responsibility for continuously checking that premises, fences, gates etc. are safe, and in good repair, reporting defects promptly.
To participate in the planning of activities and trips.
Ensure the overall quality of the play/care environment is maintained and always appears welcoming to the users.
Ensure the delivery of creative play opportunities in a safe and caring environment.
Provide safe, creative appropriate play opportunities, prepare activities, organise the
programme and so on.
Encourage parental involvement and support of the club.
Liaison with parents, schools and other childcare and play related agencies
All duties contained in the Council play worker job description if not detailed above
High expectations of all pupils; respect for their social, cultural, linguistic, religious and ethnic backgrounds; and commitment to raising their educational achievements
To be responsible for improving your own practice through observation, evaluation and
discussion
To comply with the Council’s Health and Safety Policy and associated safe working
procedures and guidelines
To comply with the Council’s Comprehensive Equality Policy and to ensure that it is
implemented within the service area of the post.
To comply with the Council’s Information Management Framework (including the Data Protection Policy, Code of Practice and Social Media Policy).
To comply with the Council’s Code of Conduct a fundamental aspect of which are “the Seven Principles of Public Life”, and to conduct oneself with the highest standards of conduct that they require

EXTENDED SERVICE ACTIVITIES (Breakfast / After School / Club Care)

Close liaison with parents, school and other childcare and play related agencies.
Provide a variety of appropriate play opportunities for children some of whom may require special attention and/or will have come from various racial, cultural and religious backgrounds.
Lead groups of children in specific sport, game craft and learning activities. Manage
behaviour and adapt the activity to meet the needs of groups or individuals. Assist with preparing for activities.
Assist with the evaluation events and activities and contribute to the development of the
service including making recommendations for change and development of the activities.
Supervise children to ensure safe use of equipment and facility without endangering
themselves or other users.
Maintain play environments to the appropriate health and safety standards and ensure its
suitability for the users. Contribute to the corporate responsibility for continuously checking that premises, fences, gates etc. are safe, and in good repair, reporting defects promptly.
To participate in the planning of activities and trips.
Ensure the overall quality of the play/care environment is maintained and always appears welcoming to the users.
Ensure the delivery of creative play opportunities in a safe and caring environment.
Provide safe, creative appropriate play opportunities, prepare activities, organise the
programme and so on.
Encourage parental involvement and support of the club.
Liaison with parents, schools and other childcare and play related agencies
All duties contained in the Council play worker job description if not detailed above
High expectations of all pupils; respect for their social, cultural, linguistic, religious and ethnic backgrounds; and commitment to raising their educational achievements
To be responsible for improving your own practice through observation, evaluation and
discussion
To comply with the Council’s Health and Safety Policy and associated safe working
procedures and guidelines
To comply with the Council’s Comprehensive Equality Policy and to ensure that it is
implemented within the service area of the post.
To comply with the Council’s Information Management Framework (including the Data Protection Policy, Code of Practice and Social Media Policy).
To comply with the Council’s Code of Conduct a fundamental aspect of which are “the Seven Principles of Public Life”, and to conduct oneself with the highest standards of conduct that they require