Job Description
Title: Early Years Teaching Assistant Level 3 - Fixed term
Salary: Grade 5 - SCP 8 14, Term time only + 1 week
Hours: 10am 5.30pm - 35 hours per week
Accountable to: Headteacher / Assistant Headteacher
Location: St. Helens C. E. Primary School
Main Purpose :
To work within, and specialise in, EYFS provision. To work with and supervise individuals and groups of children under the direction/instruction of teaching &/or senior staff, inclusive of specific individual learning needs, enabling access to learning for all pupils and assistance and support in classroom management and behaviour techniques and providing specialist support in a specific curricular / resource area
Main Duties :
SUPPORT FOR THE PUPIL
* Establish good working relationships with pupils, acting as a role model and setting high expectations.
* Provide consistent support to all pupils, responding appropriately to individual pupil needs.
* Assist with the development and implementation of Individual Education/support Plans.
* Promote inclusion and acceptance of all pupils.
* Encourage pupils to interact with others and engage in activities led by the teacher and other staff.
* Promote self-esteem and independence, employing strategies to recognise and reward achievement within established school procedure.
* Provide feedback to pupils in relation to progress and achievement under the guidance and direction of the teacher.
* Use specialist (curricular/learning) skills/training/experience to support pupils.
SUPPORT FOR THE TEACHER
* Monitor and evaluate pupils' responses to learning activities through observation and planned recording of achievement against pre-determined learning objectives.
* Provide objective and accurate feedback and reports to the teacher as required, on pupil achievement, progress and other matters, ensuring the availability of appropriate evidence.
* Be responsible for keeping and updating records in agreed format with the teacher, contributing to reviews of systems/records as requested.
* Promote positive values attitudes and good pupil behaviour, dealing promptly with conflict and incidents and encouraging pupils to take responsibility for their own behaviour in line with established school policy.
SUPPORT FOR THE SCHOOL
* Be aware of and comply with school policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality, behaviour and data protection. Report all concerns to the appropriate person (as named in the policy concerned).
* Be aware of and support difference and ensure all pupils have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop.
* Contribute to the school ethos, aims and development/improvement plan.
* Establish constructive relationships and communicate with other agencies/professionals, in liaison with the teacher, to support the achievement and progress of pupils.
* Attend and participate in regular meetings as appropriate.
* Participate in training and other learning activities as required.
* Establish own best practice and use to support others.
* Assist in the supervision, training and development of other classroom support staff.
* Assist with the planning of opportunities for pupils to learn in out-of-school contexts, according to school policies and procedures and within working hours.
* Accompany teaching staff and pupils on visits, trips and out of school activities as required.
* Assist in the specific medical and care needs of children when specific training has been undertaken.
SUPPORT FOR THE CURRICULUM
* Support the delivery of agreed learning activities/learning programmes, adjusting activities according to pupil learning styles and individual needs.
* Support the delivery of literacy/numeracy programmes, effectively utilising all alternative learning opportunities to support extended development.
* Assist pupils to access learning activities through specialist support
* Determine the need for, prepare and maintain general and specialist equipment and resources.
How to Apply
Application Process
The application process for this role is a 2-stage process:
* Application form
* Interview
To be considered for this role you must complete the LDST application form. We are unable to accept CV applications, or applications from agencies.
Once the closing date has been reached all applications will be reviewed. The candidates who best demonstrate the skills listed in the person specification in their application will be invited to interview.
To ask any questions, or to submit your completed application form, please email Lisa.Smith@ldst.org.uk or call 0161 775 2935.
LDST reserves the right not to progress candidates to the next stage of the process, or not to appoint to the role if candidates fail to demonstrate the essential criteria in the person specification.
Applicants from overseas are advised to obtain an overseas criminal check before they apply for a visa as the post is in the education sector.
Closing Date: Friday 6th December Midday
Shortlisting: Monday 9th December
Lesson observations: Tuesday 10th December
Interview Date: Tuesday 10th December
Start Date of Post: Monday 6th January 2025
School visit dates: by Appointment. Please contact the school office on 0161 775 2935 or email Lisa.Smith@ldst.org.uk
Application Form
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