Vacancy description:
1. Establish rapport and respectful, trusting relationships with pupils, acting as a role model and setting high expectations.
2. Promote the 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.
3. Supervise, assist and support pupils, including those with special needs, to access learning activities, through your knowledge of the curriculum and knowledge of how pupils learn.
4. The role may include supporting and implementing pupils’ personal programmes, including social, health, physical, hygiene, and welfare matters. The pupil may also need assistance to access different areas of the school. Following appropriate training and in line with school procedures, to administer basic first aid and/or medication as required.
5. Support the effective use of ICT in learning and develop pupils’ competence and independence in its use.
6. Contribute to the development and implementation of Individual Education Plans and Behaviour Plans.
7. Promote self-esteem and independence, and employ strategies to recognise and reward achievement of self-reliance.
8. Provide specific feedback in discussions with pupils on their progress and achievement, in line with school policy.
KEY TASKS – Support for teachers
9. Promote positive values, attitudes and good pupil behaviour. Deal promptly with conflicts and incidents whilst encouraging pupils to take responsibility for their own behaviour, in line with established school policies.
10. Liaise sensitively and effectively with parents and carers as agreed with the teacher within your role/responsibilities and participate in feedback sessions/meetings with parents under direction from a teacher.
11. Work with the teacher to plan and implement lessons/activities, evaluating and adjusting lesson work/plans according to pupils’ learning styles and individual needs and to meet pre-determined learning objectives.
12. Contribute to the setting up and ongoing delivery of local and national learning strategies, e.g. literacy, numeracy, KS3, early years (define those required), effectively utilising all alternative opportunities to support the extended development of pupils’ skills.
13. Monitor and evaluate pupils’ responses to learning activities through observation and planned recording of achievement against pre-determined learning objectives. Provide objective and accurate feedback and reports as required on pupil achievement, progress, and other matters, ensuring the availability of appropriate evidence.
14. Undertake routine marking of pupils’ work and accurately record achievement/progress using an explicit mark scheme that does not require interpretation. Invigilate tests and examinations as required.
15. Be responsible for keeping and updating records in a format agreed with the teacher, contributing to reviews/systems of records and systems as necessary.
16. Collate pupil reports in liaison with the teacher, inputting data as required.
17. Create and maintain an appropriate learning environment in liaison with the teacher.
18. Assist with the display of pupils’ work.
19. Determine the need for, prepare and maintain general and specialist equipment and resources.
20. Provide clerical support for teachers, e.g. photocopying, filing, record keeping, collecting money, checking deliveries and placing goods in stock and maintain records of stock; administering coursework, production of worksheets for agreed activities.Training:Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship Standard.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:At Willowpark, we believe that learning should be engaging, purposeful and challenging. As a 2-11 Primary Academy, we educate and nurture every child ensuring they acquire the knowledge, skills and attitudes to be successful in the future, enabling them to make a positive contribution to their community. We are determined to support all our children to overcome any barriers to success they may face, enabling all to reach their full potential. We ensure that we work in close partnership with parents, South Pennine Academies (our Academy sponsor) and the local community in order to achieve this.Working Hours :Monday - Friday, 32.5 hours per week. Shift times to be confirmed.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...
KEY TASKS – Administration & ICT:
To undertake word processing and other ICT related tasks including letters, reports, data entry and schedules
Collation of registers and the completion of various returns as required by the council and the Department for EducationKEY TASKS – Finance:
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 fundsKEY TASKS – Reception & Customer Service:
To undertake reception duties, answering routine telephone and face-to-face enquiries, taking messages and forwarding them onto the relevant person as required
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
Respond to routine enquires from staff, pupils and parents/carers
Make arrangements for external visitors, for example, the school nurse, photographers, linked schools and parents/carersKEY TASKS – General Clerical:
To provide routine clerical support e.g. photocopying, filing, faxing, emailing, completing routine forms
Sorting and distributing of internal and external mail
To maintain manual and computerised filing systems, and ensure data can be efficiently retrieved when requiredKEY TASKS – Welfare:
To undertake pupil welfare duties, looking after sick pupils, liaising with parents/staff in accordance with school procedures
STANDARD DUTIES:
To understand the importance of inclusion, equality and diversity, both when working with pupils and with colleagues and to promote equal opportunities for all
To uphold and promote the values and the ethos of the school
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
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
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
To attend and participate in relevant meetings as appropriate
To undertake a lunchtime duty
To undertake any other additional duties commensurate with the grade of the post
Training:Level 3 Business AdministrationOff the job training will be provided by Oldham College 1 day a weekTraining Outcome:Full time employmentEmployer Description:At Willowpark Primary Academy we have some wonderful children, committed staff and a community that deserves the very best from their local primary academy. Our staff are a great team and are enthusiastic and determined to provide the absolute best education for the children in our care. There is a real team spirit at Willow park, in a nutshell, it’s a great place to work and learn.Working Hours :Monday to Friday between 9am - 5pmSkills: 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 setting high expectations
Supervise and support pupils to undertake agreed learning activities / programmes linked to local and national curriculum and learning strategies, e.g. literacy, numeracy, or early years
Adjusting activities according to pupil responses and needs, including for those with special educational needs
The role may include supporting and implementing pupils’ personal programme, including social, health, physical, hygiene, and welfare matters. The pupil may also need assistance to access different areas of the school. To administer basic first aid and/or medication as required
Promote inclusion and acceptance of all pupils by encouraging them to interact with each other and to engage in activities led by the teacher
Support the effective use of ICT in learning activities and develop pupils’ competence and independence in its use
Support the implementation of Individual Education Plans and Behaviour Plans
Promote self-esteem and independence amongst pupils
Provide feedback to pupils on their progress and achievement under the guidance of a teacher, in line with school policy
Support for Teachers:
Promote good pupil behaviour, dealing promptly with conflicts in line with school behaviour policies
Establish constructive relationships with parents and carers, promoting the School’s home/school liaison policy
Assist the teacher with the preparation of teaching and learning materials and resources
Provide detailed feedback to teachers on pupils’ achievement, progress, problems etc. as requested
Undertake pupil record keeping as requested, and assist with the collation of pupil reports as requested by the teacher, which may involve data inputting
Assist with the display of pupils’ work
Administer and mark straightforward routine tests, e.g. spelling or mental arithmetic, and invigilate tests as required
Provide clerical support for teachers, e.g. photocopying, filing, collecting money, checking deliveries and placing goods in stock and maintaining records of stock, administering coursework, production of work sheets for agreed activities
Support for the School:
To support others within the classroom and the School, contributing to the achievement of School objectives by working as part of a team
Assist with activities outside the classroom, working as part of a team to support pupils at lunchtime
Accompany teaching staff and pupils on visits, trips and out-of-school activities as required and take responsibility for a group under the supervision of a teacher
Standard duties:
To understand the importance of inclusion, equality and diversity, both when working with pupils and with colleagues, and to promote equal opportunities for all
To uphold and promote the Christian values and the ethos of the school
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
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
To participate and engage with workplace learning and development opportunities to continually improve own performance and that of the team/school
Training:
Teaching Assistant Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard
You will attend weekly, off the job training sessions at the Oldham College
Training Outcome:
Any successful apprenticeship who demonstrates the ability and necessary skills to carry out the role of a L3 Teaching Assistant 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:Our school is grounded on friendship towards everyone we meet, on trust between children, staff and our wider community and on compassion shown through empathy for all.
Our vision is for all members of our school community to be equipped to serve in God’s world and live life to its fullest.Working Hours :Monday to Friday, term time only plus 3 days as directed by the Head Teacher. Shifts to be confirmed.Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience,Physical fitness,Reliable and hard working....Read more...
Support for Pupils
Establish rapport and respectful, trusting relationships with pupils, acting as a role model and setting high expectations.
Supervise and support pupils to undertake agreed learning activities / programmes linked to local and national curriculum and learning strategies, e.g. literacy, numeracy, or early years.
Adjusting activities according to pupil responses and needs, including for those with special educational needs.
The role may include supporting and implementing pupils’ personal programme, including social, health, physical, hygiene, and welfare matters. The pupil may also need assistance to access different areas of the school. To administer basic first aid and/or medication as required.
Promote inclusion and acceptance of all pupils by encouraging them to interact with each other and to engage in activities led by the teacher.
Support the effective use of ICT in learning activities and develop pupils’ competence and independence in its use.
Support the implementation of Individual Education Plans and Behaviour Plans.
Promote self-esteem and independence amongst pupils.
Provide feedback to pupils on their progress and achievement under the guidance of a teacher, in line with school policy.
Support for Teachers
Promote good pupil behaviour, dealing promptly with conflicts in line with school behaviour policies.
Establish constructive relationships with parents and carers, promoting the School’s home/school liaison policy.
Assist the teacher with the preparation of teaching and learning materials and resources.
Provide detailed feedback to teachers on pupils’ achievement, progress, problems etc. as requested.
Undertake pupil record keeping as requested, and assist with the collation of pupil reports as requested by the teacher, which may involve data inputting.
Assist with the display of pupils’ work.
Administer and mark straightforward routine tests, e.g. spelling or mental arithmetic, and invigilate tests as required.
Provide clerical support for teachers, e.g. photocopying, filing, collecting money, checking deliveries and placing goods in stock and maintaining records of stock, administering coursework, production of work sheets for agreed activities.
Support for the School
To support others within the classroom and the School, contributing to the achievement of School objectives by working as part of a team.
Assist with activities outside the classroom, working as part of a team to support pupils at lunchtime
Accompany teaching staff and pupils on visits, trips and out-of-school activities as required and take responsibility for a group under the supervision of a teacher.
Standard duties
To understand the importance of inclusion, equality and diversity, both when working with pupils and with colleagues, and to promote equal opportunities for all.
To uphold and promote the Christian values and the ethos of the school.
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.
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.
To participate and engage with workplace learning and development opportunities to continually improve own performance and that of the team/school.
Training:You will attend weekly, off-the-job training sessions at the Oldham College.Training Outcome:Any successful apprenticeship who demonstrates the ability and necessary skills to carry out the role of a L3 Teaching Assistant 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:At East Crompton St James’, Christian values are at the heart of all that we do and all that we are in school and in the wider community. We work together as one, having confidence in everyone’s potential to persevere whilst showing courage, respect and trust in all.
Our vision is for all members of our school community to be equipped to serve in God’s world and live life to its fullest.Working Hours :Monday to Friday, term time only plus 3 days as directed by the Head Teacher. Times to be confirmed.Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience,Physical fitness,Reliable and hard working....Read more...
