Teaching Assistant Level 1 Grade: C point 5-6 £24,790-£25,183 actual salary £11,525-£11,708 Hours/weeks: Part time term time only 5 inset days, Working days are Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday 20 hours a week, working hours to be confirmed, either 8am-12noon or 12noon-4pm Department/Team: Primary (Quranic and Islamic Studies) Overall Purpose of Post To work with children as part of a team under the overall direction of the Headteacher who will be responsible for the policy and educational programme and for matters of control and discipline within the appropriate Articles of Government. To assist the QIS team in maximising the participation of pupils in the social and academic processes of the school. Under the instruction/guidance of teaching/senior staff, to encourage pupils to become more independent learners and help to raise the standard of achievement for all pupils. All activities undertaken by colleagues at this level would be closely monitored by the class teacher or more senior colleagues and the content of learning activities would always be planned by the teacher/more senior staff. Main Duties and Responsibilities You will be required to carry out the following duties. The nature of the school year requires some of these tasks to be done regularly whilst others will be on an annual cycle. The post holder will be expected to use all Trust standard computer hardware and software packages where appropriate. Specific responsibilities include: • Support pupils’ learning activities including additional learning needs and development and maintain an awareness of the planning, delivery and evaluation of learning activities. • Establish and maintain relationships with individual pupils and groups by using effective communication and understanding the value of treating all individuals fairly. • Contribute to the management of pupil behaviour by encouraging positive behaviour in the classroom. SUPPORT FOR THE PUPIL Help with the care and support of pupils by supporting children’s communication and intellectual development and physical, emotional and social development. To contribute to the planning to meet children’s development needs. Contribute to the health and well-being of pupils through the support of safeguarding for pupils by ensuring a safe environment, and following policies & procedures at all times. Assist with the personal and intimate care of pupils. SUPPORT FOR THE TEACHER Help with classroom resources and records by maintaining confidentiality of information at all times and ensuring resources are in place for when they are required. Contribute to the management of pupil behaviour by encouraging positive behaviour in the classroom, referring to senior colleagues as appropriate. Escort and assist pupils on educational visits and out of school activities. Closing Date 30th January 2025 Interviews 5th February 2025 Transform Trust is a Multi Academy Trust with over 8300 children in 24 Primary Schools covering Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, Derby and Derbyshire. Joining us, you will be part of an ambitious and innovative organisation. We have a strong focus on empowering our member schools to drive their improvement journey whilst maintaining their own individual identity and community focus. We believe education has the power to transform lives and communities. Our purpose is to be an innovative and inclusive Trust working for all children. We are an employer that encourages flexible working and promotes wellbeing through workload considerations. Safeguarding Transform Trust and its schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to safer recruitment procedures and pre-employment background checks, including satisfactory references, medical, Enhanced DBS with children’s barred list clearance, online and social media checks and completion of relevant safeguarding training including Safeguarding Children in Education All school roles are classed as regulated activity and as such, it is an offence to apply to for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children