Job detailsJob roleTeaching assistantVisa sponsorshipVisas cannot be sponsoredKey stageKey stage 2, Key stage 3Working patternFull time: 29 Hours and 25 Minutes a week, Monday to Friday 8.15am -3.00pmContract typePermanentPay scaleTA2 £23,500- £23,893 (actual £16,363 - £16,619)What skills and experience we're looking forVery good Numeracy/Literacy skills (GCSE Grade C or equivalent)Relevant Training/Learning CoursesUnderstanding of the principles of child development and learning processes gained from working with children of a relevant age in a learning environmentUnderstanding of inclusion and how it applies in a school settingKnowledge and experience of resource preparation and supporting learning programmesWorking knowledge of relevant policies/codes of practice/ and awareness of relevant legislation and the responsibilities of the role within these for promoting pupils' welfareWorking knowledge and experience of implementing relevant interventions and learning programmesSupporting children in specific vulnerable groupsTo build & maintain effective positive relationships with children and colleaguesTo work with children at all academic levels, regardless of specific individual need,To adapt approaches to use different learning styles as appropriateTo liaise sensitively with parents and carersTo promote a positive ethos and be a good role modelTo work constructively as part of a team, understanding classroom roles and responsibilitiesThe desire to continue to improve own practice/knowledge through self evaluation, CPD and learning from others.Can effectively use ICT to support learningIs familiar and confident in the use of other school based technology equipment such as digital photography, photocopier, etcAn understanding of monitoring children's progressTo be able to work flexibly as the varied workload demandsOccasional out of hours to support school functions/curriculum trips and visitsWhat the school offers its staff An excellent opportunity to develop your practice with a commitment to your continued professional development A highly skilled and supportive teaching and teaching assistant team An excellent working environment in a well-resourced school set in extensive grounds Local government pension scheme Local authority discount schemesFurther details about the roleWestacre is a popular and oversubscribed school with a strong and embedded primary ethos. An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our team of committed and dedicated Teaching Assistants; our current vacancy is predominantly based within a class but also involves supporting children across the 3 year groups.Our Teaching Assistants work 8.15 am - 3.00 pm Monday - Friday including one break duty per week of 20 minutes. They also play a vital role as part of the Lunchtime Supervision team, supporting positive and structured play three times a week during lunch breaks, on a rota basis.The post will include: Working in classes under the direction of a teacher supporting small groups or providing one to one focused support Preparing and organising resources to support small group teaching and specialist interventions as required across the 3 year groups Supporting the work of year leaders by undertaking administrative work Contributing to an after school club activity, for which payment is in addition to the stated salary What we offer: An excellent opportunity to develop your practice with a commitment to your continued professional development A highly skilled and supportive teaching and teaching assistant team An excellent working environment in a well-resourced school set in extensive grounds Local government pension scheme Local authority discount schemes For further information about Westacre, then please do take a look at our website. https://www.westacre-middle-school.co.ukOur school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. The post is subject to an Enhanced DBS clearance certificate.Enquiries/Forms: please contact the school on 01905 772795 or email office@westacre.worcs.sch.uk. Application forms are also available from www.worcestershire.gov.ukClosing Date: 8.00am on Friday 20th September 2024Interviews: Wednesday 25th September 2024We reserve the right, depending on application numbers, to close or extend the closing dates for positions; we would therefore recommend an early application.Commitment to safeguardingOur organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):childcare disqualificationDisclosure and Barring Service (DBS)medicalonline and social mediaprohibition from teachingright to worksatisfactory referencessuitability to work with childrenYou must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.Applying for the jobPlease download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to tracked-link#track auxclick->tracked-link#track contextmenu->tracked-link#track" data-tracked-link-target="link" data-link-type="application_email" data-link-subject="be185900-24d9-4cbb-9719-1634de05e4aa" data-tracked-link-text="xosil-mylig-cypyb-gimec-vezol-nosyf-pesel-ponec-tityn-cavik-felot-hosim-rokaf-baneb-fupiv-fiduf-vixux" href="mailto:nhughes@westacre.worcs.sch.uk?body=Regarding%20the%20job%20at%20https%3A%2F%2Fteaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk%2Fjobs%2Fteaching-assistant-6ada2bd4-c2ef-4c18-84d7-22c5773902d7&subject=Teaching%20Assistant%20job%20enquiry">nhughes@westacre.worcs.sch.ukCVs are not accepted.Visas cannot be sponsored.