CLASSROOM ASSISTANT
Fixed Term
SCALE 5-6 (£17,675 - £18,293 PRO-RATA SALARY)
TERM TIME PLUS ONE WEEK
32.5 HOURS PER WEEK (MONDAY TO FRIDAY)
With effect from as soon as possible, we are seeking to appoint a Classroom Assistants to join the Academy’s Student Support Team.
This position may be linked to individual students, who will need help and support in lessons to be able to access their learning and make progress. Group work and classroom assistance with all students may be required. As such, this role is fixed term and will be reviewed each academic year due to being linked to Senco funding.
The successful candidates will need to be flexible, resilient and hardworking and committed to the role. A natural empathy, caring nature and proven experience of working with vulnerable and challenging students is an advantage as such qualities are essential requirements to work in this challenging but extremely rewarding position.
JOB SPECIFICATION
The professional competencies expected of a Classroom Assistant are:
Teaching and Learning
• Develops and uses knowledge and skills e.g. literacy, numeracy or science to contribute to student learning.
• Monitor, evaluate and records students’ progress and reports this as directed by SENDCo
• Use information and communication technology to support students learning.
• Provides support to the teacher by accompanying students on off-site activities.
• Discusses with the teacher and contributes to curriculum and classroom planning – informally and at meetings.
• Works as part of a team to ensure that the wellbeing, behaviour and personal development of students enhances their learning opportunities and life skills.
• Assist in the educational and social development of all students.
• Have full relevant knowledge of students medical and physical needs and able to refer to the relevant person should a problem arise.
• Assist students in developing their resilience and independence in the classroom.
Personal Responsibilities
• To adhere to all school policies including those relating to Race Equality, Equality Opportunities, Safeguarding and Health and Safety.
• To attend training and meetings as necessary and cascade any relevant information to relevant staff and stakeholders as appropriate.
• Be an excellent role model for all members of staff and for students in all aspects of school life. To be an exemplar of all school policies and practices to include risk assessments as appropriate. To actively promote the aims of the School.
• Support, promote and comply with decisions and policies agreed by the SLT and Trustees.Undertake such tasks as the Headteacher or line manager may require e.g. support administrative work on occasions taking part in out of school activities, supporting students in another class or activity etc.
Generic Responsibilities
• Assist in supporting and monitoring students at social times.
• Develop own professional knowledge, skills and understanding through active participation at meetings and training.
• Attend weekly meetings, and occasional meetings during evening hours, as required to include annual review meetings where required.
• Make a positive contribution to all relevant areas of academy life.
• Actively organise and participate in activities connected with the school.
• Develop effective working relationships with professional colleagues.
• Safeguard Children
Closing date for receipt of applications: 27th September 2024
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