Deliver learning activities both indoors and out for individuals and groups of pupils taking responsibility for leading and managing play, care and learning in partnership with qualified teachers and other professionals, to ensure all children are fully integrated into the school
Be aware of, and work within, school policies and procedures
Have key worker responsibilities for groups of children and work within a team of early years practitioners
Assess, record and report on development, progress and monitor and record pupil responses and learning achievements, drawing any problems which cannot be resolved to the attention of the teacher/senior manager
Work as a part of a team to plan and evaluate specialist learning activities with the teacher, including writing reports and records and providing focused personalised provision as required
Work unsupervised with individual children, small groups and the key worker groups under the overall direction of the Head Teacher and/or Deputy/Assistant Head Teacher
Select and adapt appropriate resources/methods to facilitate agreed learning activities
Maintain a clean, safe and tidy learning environment
Ongoing guidance and support of pupils in their social development and their emotional well-being, reporting problems to the appropriate person
Supply specialist support with direction and guidance from teaching staff, allowing pupils to access the curriculum and participate fully in school activities
Accompany teaching staff and take responsibility for pupils on visits, trips and out-of-school activities as required
Supervise individuals and groups of pupils throughout the day, including supervision in the classroom, playground and dining areas
Assist pupils with eating, dressing and hygiene, as required, whilst encouraging independence
Provide basic first aid, if appropriate, ensuring timely referral to health services in emergency situations
May be asked to administer medications, subject to agreement and in line with school policy
Be flexible within the working practices of the school, prepared to help where necessary, including undertaking certain domestic tasks, e.g. preparation of snacks
Support pupils to develop their skills of independence, resilience and confidence
Contribute to and assist in planning, organising and implementing individual development, the development and implementation of support plans, Individual Educational Plans and EHC’s, including attendance at, and contribution to, reviews as required
Work with pupils not working to the normal timetable
Contribute to the development of policies and procedures
Support for the School:
Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection/safeguarding, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person
Show a duty of care to pupils and staff and take appropriate action to comply with health and safety requirements at all times
Be aware of and support difference and ensure that all pupils have access to opportunities to learn and develop
Contribute to the overall ethos, work and aims of the school
Demonstrate and promote commitment to equal opportunities and to the elimination of behaviour and practices that could be discriminatory
The above is not exhaustive, and the post holder will be expected to undertake any duties which may reasonably fall within the level of responsibility and the competence of the post as directed by the Head Teacher.Training Outcome:
Possibility of further training and/or permanent full time employment
Employer Description:At Chester-le-Street CofE Primary School we work together to provide a safe, caring community and an exciting and creative learning environment where chidlren are encouraged to think independently, where their views are valued and they are challenged to achieve their full potential. Working Hours :37 hours per week, term time only.
Hours to be agreed at interview.Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience....Read more...
Duties and Responsibilities:
Support for pupils, teachers and the curriculum
Deliver learning activities, both indoors and out, for individuals and groups of pupils, taking responsibility for leading and managing play, care and learning in partnership with qualified teachers and other professionals, to ensure all children are fully integrated into the school
Be aware of, and work within, school policies and procedures
Assess, record and report on development, progress and attainment
Monitor and record pupil responses and learning achievements, drawing any problems which cannot be resolved to the attention of the teacher/Senior Manager
Work as a part of a team to plan and evaluate specialist learning activities with the teacher
Work unsupervised with individual children, small groups and the key worker groups under the overall direction of the Head Teacher and/or Deputy/Assistant Head Teacher
Select and adapt appropriate resources/methods to facilitate agreed learning activities
Maintain a clean, safe and tidy learning environment
Ongoing guidance and support of pupils in their social development and their emotional well-being, reporting problems to the appropriate person
Supply specialist support with direction and guidance from teaching staff, allowing pupils to access the curriculum
Accompany teaching staff and take responsibility for pupils on visits, trips and out of school activities as required
Assist with the supervision of pupils out of lesson times, including before and after school and at lunchtimes but not as a Supervisory Assistant
Prepare and present displays
Supervise individuals and groups of pupils throughout the day, including supervision in the classroom, playground and dining areas
Provide pastoral care to children
Provide basic first aid
May be asked to administer medications subject to agreement and in line with school policy
Be flexible within working practices of school, prepared to help where necessary
Support pupils to develop their skills of independence, resilience and confidence
Contribute to, and assist in, planning, organising and implementing individual development, the development and implementation of support plans Individual Educational Plans and EHC’s
Work with pupils not working to the normal timetable
Support the use of ICT in the curriculum
Contribute to the development of policies and procedures
Support for the School:
Be aware of, and comply with, policies and procedures relating to child protection/safeguarding, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person
Show a duty of care to pupils and staff and take appropriate action to comply with health and safety requirements at all times
Be aware of, and support, difference and ensure that all pupils have access to opportunities to learn and develop
Contribute to the overall ethos, work and aims of the school
Maintain good relationships with colleagues and work together as a team
Appreciate and support the role of other professionals
Attend relevant meetings as required
Participate in training and other learning activities and performance development as required
Demonstrate and promote commitment to equal opportunities and to the elimination of behaviour and practices that could be discriminatory
The above is not exhaustive and the post holder will be expected to undertake any duties which may reasonably fall within the level of responsibility and the competence of the post as directed by the Head Teacher.Training:Teaching Assistant Level 3.
The apprentice will visit East Durham College 1-day per month. The remainder of the apprenticeship will be delivered in school. Training Outcome:Possibility of further training and/or permanent full-time employment.Employer Description:At Howletch Lane, we are committed to providing a nurturing and inclusive environment where every child can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. Our dedicated team is passionate about inspiring a love for learning and helping every child reach their full potential, ‘Creating futures together’.Working Hours :Term time only, plus 2 weeks.
Hours to be discussed at interview.Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience....Read more...