Teaching Assistant

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Bootle L30 2NA

Bootle, L30 2NA

15 Months

Level 3 Teaching Assistant

Find out more and apply for our Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship

18,420 - £18,712

Bootle L30 2NA

15 months

Summary

Job Overview

To support the day-today operation of the SEN policy, 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

Main Duties:

Support for pupils:

  • 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 pupil’s dependent upon their individual needs ensuring their safety whilst supporting access to learning activities
  • Support the SENDco to update and share Pupil Passports with relevant staff to communicate pupil need
  • 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
  • Assist with the display of children’s work
  • Create and maintain a purposeful, orderly and supportive environment
  • In liaison with the teacher, utilise strategies to support pupils in achieving learning goals Report pupil achievements, progress and issues as appropriate in agreed format
  • Undertake pupil record keeping as requested
  • Administer tests and invigilate exams as requested
  • Promote good pupil behaviour, dealing promptly 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

Support for the Curriculum

  • Undertake structured and agreed learning activities/learning programmes, taking into consideration pupil learning styles and specific needs
  • Undertake literacy/numeracy interventions with targeted pupils
  • Support the use of ICT in learning activities and develop pupils’ competence and independence in its us
  • Prepare, maintain and use equipment/resources required to meet the lesson plans/relevant learning activity and assist pupils in their use
  • 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. Appreciate and support the role of other professionals
  • 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
  • Administer first aid (if not first aid trained, training will be provided)
  • Accompany teaching staff and pupils on visits, trips and out of school activities as required

Summary

Job Overview

To support the day-today operation of the SEN policy, 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

Support for pupils:

  • 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 pupil’s dependent upon their individual needs ensuring their safety whilst supporting access to learning activities
  • Support the SENDco to update and share Pupil Passports with relevant staff to communicate pupil need
  • 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
  • Assist with the display of children’s work
  • Create and maintain a purposeful, orderly and supportive environment
  • In liaison with the teacher, utilise strategies to support pupils in achieving learning goals Report pupil achievements, progress and issues as appropriate in agreed format
  • Undertake pupil record keeping as requested
  • Administer tests and invigilate exams as requested
  • Promote good pupil behaviour, dealing promptly 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

Support for the Curriculum

  • Undertake structured and agreed learning activities/learning programmes, taking into consideration pupil learning styles and specific needs
  • Undertake literacy/numeracy interventions with targeted pupils
  • Support the use of ICT in learning activities and develop pupils’ competence and independence in its us
  • Prepare, maintain and use equipment/resources required to meet the lesson plans/relevant learning activity and assist pupils in their use
  • 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. Appreciate and support the role of other professionals
  • 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
  • Administer first aid (if not first aid trained, training will be provided)
  • Accompany teaching staff and pupils on visits, trips and out of school activities as required

To apply you need:

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

To apply you need:

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

Personal Specifications

Essential: 

  • Training in the literacy/numeracy strategy
  • Training in special educational needs strategies 
  • Willingness to undertake the appointed person certificate in first aid administration 
  • High expectations of all pupils; respect for their social, cultural, linguistic, religious and ethnic backgrounds; and commitment to raising their educational achievements
  • Ability to build and maintain successful relationships with pupils, treat them consistently, with respect and consideration, and demonstrate concern for their development as learners
  • Able to liaise sensitively and effectively with parents and carers, recognising role in pupils’ learning
  • Demonstrate and promote the positive value, attitudes and behaviour they expect from the pupils with whom they work
  • Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues, and carry out role effectively
  • Able to improve their own practice through observations, evaluation and discussion
    with colleagues

Personal Specification

Essential: 

  • Training in the literacy/numeracy strategy
  • Training in special educational needs strategies 
  • Willingness to undertake the appointed person certificate in first aid administration 
  • High expectations of all pupils; respect for their social, cultural, linguistic, religious and ethnic backgrounds; and commitment to raising their educational achievements
  • Ability to build and maintain successful relationships with pupils, treat them consistently, with respect and consideration, and demonstrate concern for their development as learners
  • Able to liaise sensitively and effectively with parents and carers, recognising role in pupils’ learning
  • Demonstrate and promote the positive value, attitudes and behaviour they expect from the pupils with whom they work
  • Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues, and carry out role effectively
  • Able to improve their own practice through observations, evaluation and discussion
    with colleagues

Other benefits we offer:

Other benefits we offer: