Under the supervision of the class teacher and/or SENCO, to undertake a range of directed activities to support the educational and development needs of pupils
Supervise and support pupils, ensuring their safety and access to learning
Assist with the development and implementation of Individual Education/Behaviour Plans
Establish constructive working relationships with pupils, setting high expectations and acting as a role model
Promote the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils
Support pupils consistently whilst recognising and responding to their individual needs
Encourage pupils to interact and work co-operatively with others and engage all pupils in activities
Provide feedback to teachers/pupils in relation to progress and achievement
Work with the teacher in lesson planning, evaluating and adjusting lessons/work plans as appropriate
Monitor and evaluate pupils’ responses to learning activities through observation and planned recording of achievement
Implement learning strategies e.g. literacy, numeracy, and make effective use of opportunities provided by other learning activities to support the development of relevant skills and feeding back to the teacher, as appropriate
Support the use of ICT in learning activities and develop pupils’ competence and independence in its use
Determine the need for, prepare and maintain general and specialist equipment and resources
Undertake planned supervision of pupils’ outside of normal lesson times, including lunchtimes
Supervise pupils on visits, trips and out-of-school activities
Training:
Teaching Assistant Level 3
Training will take place once a week at Strode College
Training Outcome:Futura Learning Partnership offers a wide range of CPD opportunities across the sector.Employer Description:Futura Learning Partnership is a partnership of schools which span 5 local authority areas: Bath & North East Somerset, Bristol, North Bristol, North Somerset, Somerset and South Gloucestershire. Working together to provide a high quality educational experience for all students in their care and be a truly inclusive provider of 3-18 education in the area. We are a mixed MAT, comprising 6 secondary, 21 primary and a special school. We work in partnership with the Diocese of Bath and Wells, which brings considerable benefit to all our schools.Working Hours :Monday - Friday, 8.45am - 3.15pm with half an hour for lunch.Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Team working,Non judgemental,Patience....Read more...
Are you looking to use your organisation and event co-ordinator skills to make a real impact on the lives of young people? Are you passionate about the STEM subjects?In this role, you will be working with schools, colleges, out-of-school groups, businesses and other organisations to ensure that all young people in the area have the opportunity to understand the variety of STEM careers available to them if they pursue and achieve qualifications in STEM subjects.Benefits
Full-time, permanent positionSalary - £26,000 to £28,000 per annum25-days Holiday plus 8 bank public holidaysTime off in Lieu flexible working systemMileage paid at 45p per mileHome-based, with 4 days a month at LEBC's City Centre office with free parkingThe role covers the East Midlands, with responsibility for a specific territory, for example, Leicestershire and Northamptonshire.Driver's licence essential
Main Responsibilities:Together with the Careers and STEM Manager and colleagues you will primarily work to deliver the STEM Learning contract targets for the East Midlands STEM Ambassador Hub, along with bespoke projects. This will include:
Supporting and developing relationships with teachers, through emails, meetings and networking events, in Primary Schools, Secondary Schools, Further Education Colleges and out-of-school groups, to ensure they have the knowledge and tools to promote STEM careers to their studentsGrowing the number of STEM activity requests received from teachers and out-of-school group organisers for support from our volunteer bank of STEM Ambassadors. When requests come in, finding and matching suitable volunteer Ambassadors, helping to develop suitable activities when necessary and facilitating a self-managing relationship between STEM Ambassador and teacher/organiserOrganising and facilitating teacher and STEM Ambassador network meetings or events, and arranging Ambassador support for teacher CPD activitiesSupporting and building on existing relationships with volunteer STEM Ambassadors and STEM organisations and businesses within the area, and helping them to extend the type and number of activities that they support and extend their engagement to new schools, colleges and out-of-school groupsRecruiting new companies and STEM Ambassadors to extend the range of occupations represented and showcased by the scheme locally and ensuring that the volunteer population is diverse in terms of background, gender and ethnicitySupporting and developing individual STEM Ambassadors, including induction (and other training) and helping them to develop their confidence and skills to enable them to engage effectively with young peopleCollecting evaluation data on STEM Ambassador activities as required by STEM Learning and LEBC to evidence the positive impacts of the support on young people, including regularly writing and publishing case studies/testimonies of successful interventions and PR articles via web and social mediaWorking closely with other local and regional STEM Partners, including Local Universities, Local Skills and Enterprise Partnerships, The Careers and Enterprise Company, and Maths and Computing Hubs, to grow STEM Ambassadors' involvement in STEM inspiration activities beyond the school/college environmentWorking with other local and national STEM enrichment providers such as the British Science Association, Museums, and professional institutions to provide a wide range of opportunities for STEM Ambassadors to engage in, as well as promoting their schemes and opportunities to schools and teachersRecording all data on the STEM Learning Digital PlatformCarrying out other duties and reporting progress as requiredAny other reasonable requests in accordance with the position, both within the team and/or supporting other LEBC projects where required
The post holder will be home-based, with travel to LEBC's office in Leicester on a regular basis. The post holder should be willing to travel extensively to schools and other sites across the East Midlands. On occasion, there may be a requirement to attend meetings and training further afield. Expenses will be paid in accordance with LEBC guidelines.The nature of the work may occasionally involve the postholder carrying duties outside of normal working hours. Overtime working is paid as time off in lieu.The postholder may be required to attend, from time to time, training courses, conferences, seminars or other meetings as required by his/her own training needs and the needs of the company.Personal SpecificationQualifications and Training
Minimum of GCSE's grade C and above in English, Maths & ScienceA Levels or Degree equivalent in a STEM subject highly desirable
Experience and Skills
Experience in planning, arranging and leading events for small and large groups.Experience of working with a wide range of customers/stakeholders.Ability to work to targets and work effectively and accurately under pressure.Effective organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects.Excellent and engaging communication skills, both written and verbal, to deliver complex concepts and opportunities clearly in an engaging and inspiring style.Ability to use all Microsoft Office applications, including Word and Excel, proficiently.Experience of creating and delivering engaging activities and workshop,s preferably to young people.Knowledge of the school STEM curriculum and education sector issues, and the national STEM agenda.
Attitude and Temperament
Able to demonstrate creative approaches to engage and inspire commitment and buy-in.Able to demonstrate problem-solving skills.Team worker with the ability to work creatively on own initiative, a self-starter.Willingness to learn new skills as required.
Job Circumstances
Successful applicants must have a current driving license and insurance cover for business purpose use.Willingness to work outside normal hours and flexibility to work occasional evenings and weekends with prior notice given.
How to Apply:If you are interested in this role and would like to learn we would love to hear from you. Please attach your CV to the link provided.LEBC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and an enhanced DBS will be required for this role.....Read more...
