To work with teachers to support teaching and learning, providing general and specific assistance to pupils and staff under the direction, guidance and direct supervision of the classroom teacher.,
* Work with individuals or groups of pupils in the classroom under the direct supervision of teaching staff and provide feedback to the teacher
* Support pupils to understand instructions support independent learning and inclusion of all pupils
* Support the teacher in behaviour management and keeping pupils on task
* Support pupils in social, health and emotional well-being, reporting problems to the teacher as appropriate
* Prepare and clear up learning environment and resources, including photocopying, filing and the display and presentation of pupils work and contribute to maintaining a safe environment.
* Responsible for the careful and safe use equipment, such as play and standard ICT equipment
* Maintain confidentiality and adhere to safeguarding procedures
* Demonstrate and adhere to the school's health and safety policies and procedures
Teaching Assistants in this role may also:
* Record basic pupil data
* Support children's learning through play
* Assist with break-time supervision including facilitating games and activities
* Assist with escorting pupils on educational visits
* Support pupils in using basic ICT
* Invigilate exams and tests
* Assist pupils with eating, dressing and hygiene, as required, whilst encouraging independence.
* Demonstrate own duties to new or less experienced staff
Level 2 NVQ and Level 2 certificate in supporting teaching and learning on the Qualification and Credit Framework.
* Knowledge and compliance with policies and procedures relevant to child protection and health and safety.
* Good interpersonal skills
St. Mary's is a highly regarded, oversubscribed and successful school with:
* A caring ethos and high standards.
* An Outstanding Diocesan Inspection Report (March 2017) and "Good" Ofsted Report (May 2022) .
* An outstanding induction programme, friendly staff, high quality professional cover supervisors, ICT technicians and admin support and a strong family ethos which make St. Mary's a great place to work.
* State of the art facilities housed in our £22.5 million pound refurbished campus.