We are looking for a Teaching Assistant to join Heywood Prep and Nursery in our Prep Department, where they will make a significant contribution to the work of the School by supporting pupils and teachers in a variety of settings and ways.
The primary role is to collaborate with teachers to raise the learning and attainment of our pupils, while also promoting their independence, self-esteem, and social inclusion. The successful candidate will assist pupils in accessing our broad and balanced curriculum, participating in learning, and experiencing a sense of achievement.
Contract: Permanent contract, term time, plus 5 weeks equivalent hours in Holiday Club
Hours: 8:15am – 12pm, Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays
Salary: £8,269.00 per annum
Start Date: January 2025
Benefits:
* Cycle to work scheme and shopping discounts
* Means tested staff discount
* Complimentary lunches
* Personal accident at work cover
* Pro-rota paid holiday + bank holidays per annum
* Access to the group’s counselling scheme
* Discretionary Christmas stand down
Job Description:
Responsible to: Head of Learning Enhancement
* Support pupils’ development and promote independence within a safe, secure, and challenging environment, using strategies to recognise and reward self-reliance.
* Observe, record, and support the development and progress of pupils, identifying individual needs and providing feedback to them.
* Assist teachers with the daily/weekly programme of lessons, activities, and events.
* Support class teachers with administrative duties as required.
* Take responsibility for keeping and updating records as agreed with the teacher, contributing to the review of systems and records as necessary.
* Follow and implement the school’s established discipline policy to anticipate and manage pupil behaviour.
* Promote and uphold the policies and ethos of the school.
* Supervise pupils on outings and visits as required.
* Ensure awareness of and compliance with all school policies.
* Treat all pupil-related information as strictly confidential and comply with school policy and practice.
* Attend relevant courses and training sessions to update knowledge as required.
Person Specification:
* Demonstrates a genuine interest in and knowledge of working within KS1/KS2, coupled with a strong commitment to maintaining high professional standards.
* Possesses excellent organisational and communication skills, which are central to the role, along with the ability to take initiative, think creatively, and build strong relationships with pupils, colleagues, and parents.
* Actively contributes as a proactive member of both the school and class teams.
* Has experience working with children in an educational setting and is ideally qualified to Level 2 or 3.
Heywood Prep School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Candidates must be prepared to undergo appropriate pre-appointment child protection screening.
Wishford schools are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds. Appointments will be made solely on merit and will be made without regard to age, disability, gender, nationality, race, colour, ethnicity, or religion.
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