Teaching and learning:
Liaise closely with teachers and other relevant agencies regarding work set for an individual or group
Effectively communicate the work set by the class teacher to the children and ensure that the children are aware of the teacher's expectations
Encourage children to interact and work cooperatively with others to ensure each is engaged on the set task
Provide appropriate support to allow access to the curriculum
Assist with the development and implementation of individual education plans
Observe and report on children's performance and update relevant records at agreed time intervals if required
Behaviour management:
Work in partnership with the class teacher to manage children's behaviour and maintain an appropriate working environment in accordance with the school’s behaviour policy
Take lead responsibility for monitoring individual reward charts
Promote inclusion within the classroom and within the school
Report to teachers on the behaviour of children during lessons and any issues arising
Administrative duties:
Assist with setting out learning materials
Support class teachers with general administrative tasks as required to support teaching and learning
Collect work after the lesson and hand over to the class teacher as appropriate
Standards and quality assurance:
Contribute to the overall ethos, aims and work of the school
Be aware of, uphold and contribute towards the school's policies and procedures
Establish and promote productive relationships with children, acting as a role model and setting high expectations
Work with the class teacher to communicate and establish constructive relationships with other professionals in order to support pupils' learning and progress
Ensure that the health, safety and welfare is maintained at all times
Maintain confidentiality at all times
Observe data protection guidelines
Understand and comply with the school's equal opportunities policy
Pastoral care:
Promote the social and emotional development of children
Provide comfort and immediate care in case of minor incidents and report serious incidents to the appropriate person for action
Deal with any immediate problems or emergencies in accordance with the school's policies and procedures
Additional duties:
Accompany teaching staff and children on educational visits
Participate in appropriate school based meetings and training activities
Take an active part in appraising your work against agreed priorities and targets in accordance with the school's performance management
Embrace any other duties that may reasonably be regarded, as within the responsibilities and grade of the post
Carrying out any other instructions given by the Headteacher and deputy head teacher within reason.*
* Visits to the school are strongly encouraged and warmly welcomed.*Training:
Early Years Practitioner Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard
English and maths (if required) Level 2
Training Outcome:
Future prospects can not be promised due to staffing reviews on a yearly basis
Employer Description:Cliff Lane Primary School is situated in Ipswich postcode area IP3, with a whole school PAN of 472. At Cliff Lane we believe that every child that walks through our doors, in the light that they shine and the spirit that they bring to the Cliff Lane community.
This role is to be solely working in an Early Years Setting with 4 year olds and part of the course in relation to this may require you to attend an alternative site, to work with younger year groups (under 3 years). This is a Reception placement - you will be based in Reception in a Primary School.
The vacancy could close before the published cut-off date should a great number of applicants apply and a suitable candidate be found.Working Hours :Monday - Friday, 8.30am - 3.30pm (30 minute lunch break)Skills: Professional,Enthusiastic,Proactive,Approachable,Adaptable,Articulate,Reliable,Punctual,Caring,Committed....Read more...
