Primary Teaching Assistant Harrow - ASAP Role: Primary Teaching Assistant Salary Scale : £85 - £100 per day Term : Fixed term and Permanent Contracts Available (Term time only) Start date: ASAP To work under the direct instruction of the Lead Teaching Assistant / Teaching Staff and SLT, to support access to learning for pupils and provide general support in the management of pupils and the classroom. To support and supervise the health and safety of all the children in the classroom and playground across the school day. To ensure there is provision for a secure, caring and relaxed environment during break times. Work effectively and co-operatively with the Lead Teaching Assistant and with the Inclusion Manager on matters related to the role appointed. Provide assistance to the extended day provision such Breakfast and After School Clubs when required / agreed. Participate in and support the organisation of break times, facilitating exciting and interactive activities for the students. Carry out teaching assistant duties within allocated year groups. Report to the members of the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) when required Act as a role model for students and staff at all times Key Functions: In addition to the duties previously outlined staff must at all times have due regard for the schools Equal Opportunity and Health and Safety Policies. The safeguarding of the pupils is to be paramount at all times. Support for Pupils: Attend to pupils individual needs, and ensure provisions are in place to support their social, health, physical, hygiene, first aid and welfare needs Supervise and provide support for pupils, including those with special needs, ensuring their safety and access to learning activities is uninterrupted and not impacted. Encourage pupils to act positively and independently in a wide variety of situations. Set challenging and aspirational expectations while supporting and promoting self-esteem and independence. Support for the teacher: Use strategies, in liaison with the teacher, to support pupils to progress towards and achieve learning goals. Assist with the creative process of planning and delivering learning activities for an individual, group or class of students. Monitor pupils responses to learning activities and accurately record achievement / progress as directed. Undertake detailed pupil record keeping and share with SLT as requested. Gather / report information from / to parents / carers as directed. The following knowledge, skills, experience and personal qualities will be required in order to undertake this role: CACHE Level 2 Supporting Teaching and Learning Qualification or above Demonstrate that they have experience of working with children, ideally in a school environment. Communicate effectively with others. Quickly establish effective working relationships with a range of different stakeholders e.g. students, colleagues and parents Maintain a high standard of conduct and professional behaviour when working with a variety of stakeholders. Respond positively and with sensitivity to individual pupils. If shortlisted, you will be contacted by a member of the Clarus team within 24 hours. We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. You will have a safeguarding responsibility if appointed. The successful candidate will be subject to enhanced clearance through the Disclosure and Barring Service and employment will be subject to references. This post is not exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. To apply for this opportunity your detailed CV to Clarus Education now to be considered. We will be contacting those shortlisted within 48 hours of an application. Please see our website page headed About and scroll to the bottom to see our Privacy Notice for an explanation about how we use information we collect about you. INDTALND22