KEY TASKS – Administration & ICT
1. To undertake word processing and other ICT related tasks including letters, reports, data entry and schedules
2. Collation of pupil attendance registers and the completion of various returns as required
KEY TASKS – Finance
3. Learn to undertake basic bookkeeping. Examples of tasks are; school fund, petty cash, school trips, photographs, postage, telephone calls, school meals, and the accurate recording and balancing of such funds
KEY TASKS – Reception & Customer Service
4. To undertake reception duties, answering routine telephone and face-to-face enquiries, taking messages and forwarding them onto the relevant person as required
5. Welcome visitors to the school, ensuring health and safety and safeguarding procedures are followed, such as signing in/out of a register, issuing badges/passes or escorting visitors as required
6. Respond to routine enquires from staff, pupils and parents/carers
7. Make arrangements for external visitors, for example, the school nurse, photographers, linked schools and parents/carers
KEY TASKS – General Clerical
8. To provide routine clerical support e.g. photocopying, filing, emailing, completing routine forms
9. Sorting and distributing of internal and external mail
10. To maintain manual and computerised filing systems, and ensure data can be efficiently retrieved when required
KEY TASKS – Welfare
11. To undertake pupil welfare duties, looking after sick pupils, liaising with parents/staff in accordance with School Procedures
STANDARD DUTIES
1. To understand the importance of inclusion, equality and diversity, both when working with pupils and with colleagues, and to promote equal opportunities for all
2. To uphold and promote the values and the ethos of the school
3. To implement and uphold the policies, procedures and codes of practice of the School, including relating to customer care, finance, data protection, ICT, health & safety, anti-bullying and safeguarding/child protection
4. To take a pro-active approach to health and safety, working with others in the school to minimise and mitigate potential hazards and risks, and actively contribute to the security of the school, e.g. challenging a stranger on the premises
5. To participate and engage with workplace learning and development opportunities, subject to the school’s training plan, working to continually improve own performance and that of the team/school
6. To attend and participate in relevant meetings as appropriate
7. To undertake a lunchtime duty
8. To undertake any other additional duties commensurate with the grade of the postTraining:
Attend Oldham College one day per week
Training Outcome:
Potential progression to permanent employment
Employer Description:Christ Church Primary is a voluntary aided Church of England School for children aged 4 to 11. Committed to providing a high standard of education and also to sharing the Christian faith in such ways that children recognise it's worth. We see learning to be at the heart of everything we do and our vision is that all learners become successful in what they choose to do. The school is at the heart of the community, where children really matter and every child's ability is recognised, developed and rewarded. We nurture our children through guidance and support and endeavour to help them succeed on their learning journey which is underpinned by the school values of Confident, Caring & Committed.Working Hours :Monday- Friday, shift hours to be arranged
Term time only plus a potential 10 days as directed by the HeadteacherSkills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience....Read more...
Support for Pupils:
Establish rapport and respectful, trusting relationships with pupils, acting as a role model and being aware of and responding appropriately to individual needs
To assist supervising and supporting pupils, including those with special needs, ensuring their safety and that all pupils have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop
To assist promoting inclusion and acceptance of all pupils in the classroom by encouraging them to interact with each other and to engage in activities led by the teacher
To assist promoting self-esteem and encourage pupils to act independently as appropriate. To assist in providing feed-back on pupils’ personal needs as appropriate
Support for Teachers:
To assist in supporting the teacher in managing pupil behaviour, reporting difficulties as appropriate
To assist supporting pupils to understand instructions
To assist gathering, reporting information from/to parents/carers as directed
To assist supporting pupils in respect of local and national learning strategies, eg literacy, numeracy, early years, as directed by the teacher
Be aware of pupil problems/progress/achievements and report to the teacher as agreed
Under the direction of the teacher prepare resources for lessons and clear afterwards
Assist with the display of pupils’ work
Under the direction of the teacher undertake pupil record keeping, to observe assessment
Provide routine clerical support for teachers e.g. photocopying, filing, collection money, checking deliveries and placing goods in stock and maintaining records of stock
Support for the School:
Be aware of and comply with policies relating to child protection, health & safety, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to the Headteacher
Contribute to the overall work and ethos of the school
Appreciate and support the role of other people in the team
Attend and participate in meetings as required
Develop oneself through training and other learning activities including performance management 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 visit, trips and out of school activities as required
To undertake any reasonable duties as requested by the Headteacher
Training:
Teaching Assistant Level 3
Attend Oldham College one day per week
Training Outcome:Any successful apprenticeship who demonstrates the ability and necessary skills to carry out the role of a L3 TA to a high standard, would be considered for any permanent vacancy that may arise in the school. This would be part of a further recruitment process.Employer Description:Christ Church Primary is a voluntary aided Church of England School for children aged 4 to 11. Committed to providing a high standard of education and also to sharing the Christian faith in such ways that children recognise it's worth. We see learning to be at the heart of everything we do and our vision is that all learners become successful in what they choose to do. The school is at the heart of the community, where children really matter and every child's ability is recognised, developed and rewarded. We nurture our children through guidance and support and endeavour to help them succeed on their learning journey which is underpinned by the school values of Confident, Caring & Committed.Working Hours :Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 3:30pm (some after and before school clubs)Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience....Read more...
