To play an active role as a member of the staff team by:
Supporting the school family in fulfilling our vision: to be a place of nurture and growth for every child, our school family and the wider world
Assisting with a range of whole school activities, including swimming, playtime, lunchtime, educational visits/residentials, and before/after-school provision
Supporting teaching in class, with small groups and individual pupils, across all areas of learning
Helping to organise activities to promote positive behaviour and personal development, raise self-esteem and self-confidence, so that children become independent
Contributing ideas and evaluations to support class and wider school life
Specific duties:
To fulfil the requirements of the Teaching Assistant job description
To help with class displays & setting up learning environments
Help to supervise pupils in class, at play/lunchtimes & on trips/residentials
Attend meetings, as needed, and participate in staff training (in addition to the apprenticeship training)
To be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, health & safety and security, and to refer all concerns to the mentor, teacher or DSL
To treat all information relating to pupils as strictly confidential.
To participate positively and professionally in effective relationships with staff, parents and pupils
To follow the direction/instructions of the line supervisor/mentor and any additional requirements made by the Head Teacher
Training:
Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship Standard:
Preparation for End Point Assessment
Work-based and tutor-supported online training
https://skillsengland.education.gov.uk/apprenticeships/st0454-v1-1
English and maths functional skills at level 2 if required
Training Outcome:Successful completion of the apprenticeship qualification and placement would be positive factors should a Teaching Assistant vacancy become available.Employer Description:Chevening (St Botolph’s) CE Primary offers a warm and nurturing welcome to all. We have high expectations and considered approaches to help our children be happy and learn well, to reach their potential and enjoy success in school life and beyond.
As a smaller school, our children benefit from the nurturing, family-welcome, infectious love of learning and enrichment activities and opportunities.
We achieve this by being:
true to Christ & His teaching
known for kind and thoughtful actions and attitudes
inclusive in serving, sharing and showing God’s love to benefit all.
Working Hours :Monday to Friday, 8.00am to 4.00pm, term time only.Skills: Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Number skills,Creative,Non judgemental,Patience,Positivity,Support the school’s ethos,Support the school’s vision,Flexibility and trust,Professional behaviour,Professional attitude,Professional boundaries,Polite,Well mannered,Confidentiality,Being respectful,Engage professionally,Team player,Sensible initiative,An interest in learning,Interest in child development,Observation Skills,Literacy Skills....Read more...
