Teaching Assistant

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National Minimum Wage

Liverpool L13 5TE

15 months

Level 3 Teaching Assistant

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National Minimum Wage

Liverpool L13 5TE

15 months

Summary

Role Overview

At St. Oswald’s we aim to build a community based on the love of God and each other, where we recognise that all children are precious and unique.

We celebrate the special talents each person brings to our school and work in partnership with home, parish and the wider community to help children to grow in the Catholic faith. We provide a happy, secure learning environment and a rich curriculum through which we encourage all our children to fulfil their God- given potential.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITY

To work as a teaching support practitioner and a member of a team; providing an effective, relevant, meaningful and balanced learning process for all children and to ensure that the Catholic vision is placed at the centre of the learning process, within the context of the aims of the school

PROFESSIONAL DUTIES

A good understanding of the primary curriculum and requirements
Contribute to the year group planning team, developing learning activities and opportunities for the children.
Under the clear guidance of the class teacher to implement structured learning activities and to assist individual/group of pupils to complete tasks.
Set up and clear away displays and activities, including ensuring that the materials and equipment are safe and clean
To contribute to the preparation of a stimulating learning environment inside and outside.
Under direction, lead activities and work with individuals or small groups of children
To assist the teacher in the devising of pupil’s individual targets and their monitoring and review.
Administer routine tests, assist in the invigilation of exams
With the guidance of class teacher, adjust learning activities based on pupils’ responses as appropriate to achieve effective learning outcomes.
Promote equality of learning for the children in both group and individual situations by;

Clarifying and explaining instructions;
Ensuring child is able to use equipment and materials provided;
Motivating and encouraging child;
Assisting in concern areas e.g. behavior/ reading/ spelling, handwriting
Help child to concentrate and stay on task

To ensure any work completed with children is marked according to the feedback policy.
Contribute to observation and assessment procedures following school policies and expectations.
To support children with medical or welfare needs.
To undertake activities to assist in monitoring the personal social and emotional needs of pupils
To develop methods of promoting and reinforcing children’s self-esteem.
To ensure all first aid and H&S requirements are adhered to.
To manage pupil behaviour in a positive, calm and effective manner
Establish and develop effective relationships with parents/carers

Other Duties

Promoting the general progress and well being of all children, maintaining the Catholic ethos of the school
To ensure all safeguarding policies’ and procedures are followed
To be aware of the confidential nature of issues related to school
To assist with supervision of lunchtime duties
To support extra-curricular clubs
To participate in such meetings as required which relate to the curriculum and pastoral arrangements
To work within school policies and procedures.
To attend staff training and CPD
To undertake any other duties of an equal nature appropriate to the post as determined by the Headteacher.

Summary

Role Overview

At St. Oswald’s we aim to build a community based on the love of God and each other, where we recognise that all children are precious and unique. We celebrate the special talents each person brings to our school and work in partnership with home, parish and the wider community to help children to grow in the Catholic faith. We provide a happy, secure learning environment and a rich curriculum through which we encourage all our children to fulfil their God- given potential.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITY.

To work as a teaching support practitioner and a member of a team; providing an effective, relevant, meaningful and balanced learning process for all children, but with a focus on the provision and support for an individual child and to ensure that the Catholic vision is placed at the centre of the learning process, within the context of the aims of the school.

PROFESSIONAL DUTIES.

A good understanding of the primary curriculum and requirements
Contribute to the year group planning team, developing learning activities and opportunities for the child/children.
Under the clear guidance of the class teacher to implement structured learning activities and to assist the individual child and groups of pupils as necessary to complete tasks.

Set up and clear away displays and activities, including ensuring that the materials and equipment are safe and clean
To contribute to the preparation of a stimulating learning environment inside and outside.
Under direction, lead activities and work with the individual child or small groups of children
To assist the teacher in the devising of pupil’s individual targets and their monitoring and review.
Administer routine tests, assist in the invigilation of exams

With the guidance of class teacher, adjust learning activities based on pupils’ responses as appropriate to achieve effective learning outcomes.

Promote equality of learning for the child in both group and individual

situations by;

Clarifying and explaining instructions;
Ensuring child is able to use equipment and materials provided;
Motivating and encouraging child;
Assisting in concern areas e.g. behavior/ reading/ spelling, handwriting
Help child to concentrate and stay on task

To ensure any work completed with child/ren is marked according to the feedback policy.
Contribute to observation and assessment procedures following school policies and expectations.
To support child/ren with medical or welfare needs.
To undertake activities to assist in monitoring the personal social and emotional needs of pupils
To develop methods of promoting and reinforcing children’s self-esteem.

To ensure all first aid and H&S requirements are adhered to.
To manage pupil behaviour in a positive, calm and effective manner
Establish and develop effective relationships with parents/carers

Other 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 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
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 the 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 use
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 differences 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.

Apply now

To apply you need:

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

Apply now

Person Specification

Qualifications & Training

Good standard of education, At least GCSE Maths and English (or equivalent NVQ) Grade C or above. (Essential)
Willingness to participate in develop training opportunities (Essential)

Knowledge & Experience

Relevant work experience in a similar role working with children of a similar age preferably in an educational setting (Essential)
An understanding of safeguarding issues in school. (Essential)
Understanding of relevant policies/codes of practice and awareness of primary education legislation (Desirable)

Skills & Personal Qualities

Be a practising Catholic or sensitive to the mission of this Catholic Faith school (Essential)
Excellent numeracy & literacy skills. (Essential)
Ability to use ICT effectively to support learning (Desirable)

Ability to relate well to children and adults. (Essential)
Ability to form and maintain appropriate professional relationships and boundaries with children. (Essential)
Flexibility, common sense and initiative (Essential)
A high regard for the confidential nature of the work. (Essential)
Good organisational and time management skills (Essential)
Effective communication skills and interpersonal skills with both children and adults alike. (Essential)
Friendly and approachable (Essential)
A good sense of humour and a genuine interest for the welfare of children. (Essential)
A caring, calm personal nature (Essential)
Empathy with young people who face barriers to learning (Essential)
A commitment to helping children to achieve, through education and learning. (Essential)

Person Specification

Qualifications & Training

Good standard of education, At least GCSE Maths and English (or equivalent NVQ) Grade C or above. (Essential)
Willingness to participate in develop training opportunities (Essential)

Knowledge & Experience

Relevant work experience in a similar role working with children of a similar age preferably in an educational setting (Essential)
An understanding of safeguarding issues in school. (Essential)
Understanding of relevant policies/codes of practice and awareness of primary education legislation (Desirable)

Skills & Personal Qualities

Be a practising Catholic or sensitive to the mission of this Catholic Faith school (Essential)
Excellent numeracy & literacy skills. (Essential)
Ability to use ICT effectively to support learning (Desirable)

Ability to relate well to children and adults. (Essential)
Ability to form and maintain appropriate professional relationships and boundaries with children. (Essential)
Flexibility, common sense and initiative (Essential)
A high regard for the confidential nature of the work. (Essential)
Good organisational and time management skills (Essential)
Effective communication skills and interpersonal skills with both children and adults alike. (Essential)
Friendly and approachable (Essential)
A good sense of humour and a genuine interest for the welfare of children. (Essential)
A caring, calm personal nature (Essential)
Empathy with young people who face barriers to learning (Essential)
A commitment to helping children to achieve, through education and learning. (Essential)