Salendine Nook High School are looking for a career driven and aspiring teaching assistant to join their team. This includes assisting the teacher in the overall delivery of the curriculum and undertake programmes to enable access to learning for all pupils. To support the teacher in all aspects of learning and management in the classroom. Working week Monday to Friday - Term time only 08:40am -3:10pm 32.5 hours a week hours a week Wage £8.50 per hour Qualification Teaching Assistant level 3 Duration: 16 Months Training Provider: LMP Education Duties and responsibilities Teaching Support To undertake duties in accordance with school practices and procedures, ensuring the post holder actively upholds and promotes the philosophies of the school. To work under the direction of the class teacher ensuring that progress is clearly recorded in the relevant systems and relates to the learning objectives/goals for pupils. Under the guidance of the teacher, supervise activities and assist with the general management of pupils in school. Under the direction of the teacher provide one to one support to pupils or working with small groups of pupils on pre-planned activities, to reinforce the teacher’s approach. To ensure that progress is clearly recorded in the relevant systems and relates to the learning objectives/goals for pupils. To provide basic clerical duties where required e.g. Photocopying, filing etc. Under the guidance of the teacher ensure equipment or materials are suitable for the learning activities. Prepare materials and teaching aids where necessary. Under the guidance of the teacher, work with individuals or groups of pupils in accessing school library and in the use of ICT and other relevant resources to support learning. To participate in and assist in supervision of educational visits, in conjunction with the teacher/line manager. As directed by the teacher to promote good pupil behaviour, dealing promptly with conduct and incidents in-line with established policy and encourage pupils to take responsibility of their own behaviour. To undertake relevant training and development as required from time to time by the Principal or LA, and be involved in ongoing development reviews of skills and competencies. Pupil Support To provide support and guidance under the direction of the teacher on a one to one basis or to teams of pupils in their core skills and curriculum needs as per school policies/practices. To actively encourage the inclusion of all pupils to participate in the life and activities of the school and access the national curriculum to the best of their ability. To provide individual assistance or assistance within groups through implementing behaviour plans, Individual Education Plans and teaching strategies etc, to maximise their achievements. As required to deal with pupils who require physical restraint and intervention, using such methods as TEAM-TEACH, under the direction of the Principal. As required, to deal with the personal care and comfort and necessary minor medical treatments of pupils, i.e. toileting and intimate care issues (as per school guidance and direction). To contribute to plans, reviews and evaluations of pupils by monitoring and recording pupils’ progress and attendance at meetings as required. To provide lunchtime cover as required. Curriculum Activities Under the direction of the teacher, assist in the structured and agreed learning activities/teaching programmes. To contribute in the presentation of pupils’ work and maintenance of display areas. To assist with the preparation and tidying of the classroom and upkeep of resources. To attend and contribute to duty related meetings as required. General As part of your wider duties and responsibilities you are required to promote and actively support the School’s/LA’s responsibilities towards safeguarding. Safeguarding is about keeping people safe and protecting people from harm, neglect, abuse and injury. It is about creating safe places, being vigilant and doing something about any concerns you might have. Desired Qualifications Maths and English at GCSE grade 4-9 (A-C) or equivalent. Skills and Attributes Communication skills Attention to detail Organisation skills Problem solving skills Team working Initiative Non judgemental Patience About the employer Salendine Nook High School is a unique and very special place. We have a great reputation locally and have a very strong tradition of providing a first-class education to the young people of north-west Huddersfield. https://snhs.kirklees.sch.uk/ LMPTA