What skills and experience we're looking for
.Job Description
The successful candidate will work with teachers to support teaching and learning, providing general and specific assistance to pupils and staff under the direction and supervision of theclassroom teacher.
Key Tasks and Responsibilities
Work with individuals or small groups of pupils in the classroom under the direct supervision of teaching staff and provide feedback to the teacher.
Support pupils to understand instructions and support independent learning and inclusion of all pupils.
Support the teacher in behaviour management and keeping pupils on task.
Support pupils in social 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.
Teaching Assistants in this role may also undertake some, or all of the following;
Record pupil data as required.
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 ICT.
Invigilate exams and tests.
Assist pupils with eating, dressing and hygiene, as required, whilst encouraging independence.
Support pupils on a one-to-one basis in line with the requirements of an EHCP.
To present a positive personal image, contributing to a welcoming school environment which supports equal opportunities for all.
To perform, in accordance with any directions, which may reasonably be given to you by your Line Manager or Headteacher from time totime, such particular duties as may reasonably be assigned.
Other
The duties and responsibilities in this job description are not exhaustive. The postholder may be required to undertake other duties that may be required from time to time within the general scope of the post. Any such duties should not substantially change the general character of the post. Duties and responsibilities outside of the general scope of this grade of post will be with the consent of the postholder.
The postholder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with LAAT Equal Opportunities policies.
The postholder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with the LAAT Health and Safety policies and procedures.
All employees need to be aware of the possible abuse of children and vulnerable adults and if you are concerned you need to follow the Academies’ Safeguarding Policy. In addition, employees working with children have a responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of during their work.
For an informal discussion about the role, or to arrange a visit, please contact enquiries@holytrinity.laat.co.uk.
To apply please go to Opportunities - LAAT
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will require the successful applicant to undertake an enhanced criminal record check via the DBS.
What the school offers its staff
Would you like to be part of a Church School team who aim to inspire and encourage our children to believe in their ability to succeed through learning?
At Holy Trinity we provide a positive, caring Christian environment where everyone feels valued and safe, enabling children to reach their full potential.By providing a stimulating, inclusive and broad curriculum, and by promoting good behaviour through our Whole School Rules, we aim to develop in all children a lifelong love of learning as well as respect and care for each other.
We highly value the partnership between home and school. The school cannot work in isolation. The partnership between school staff, parents, governors, and other stakeholders is an essential one.
Our vision and values are at the core of everything we do. They underpin our teaching and learning and provide an environment which prepares our pupils as confident, happy citizens. We believe that children learn from relationships, everyday classroom interaction and from examples set by our staff. All our staff promote core values of, Friendship, Trust, Hope, Respect, Thankfulness and Courage
Commitment to safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. This post will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure, medical and reference checks. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2022, we will carry out internet searches to support our commitment to safer recruitment. The purpose of this is to identify incidents or issues that have happened, and are publicly available, the school might want to explore with applicants at interview. Searches will be carried out by someone not involved in the recruitment process and only relevant information will be shared with the interview panel.