Level 2 Teaching Assistant Bolton, England
Job description
Job Title: Teaching Assistant Level 2, (SEN 1-1 support for a pupil with an EHCP, EYFS Reception)
Directorate: Forward As One CE Multi Academy Trust Bolton
School: Beacon Primary School, Peter Martin St, Horwich, Bolton BL6 7AL
Reporting to: Headteacher
Grade: Scale Point 4-6 (£21,189 - £21,968 per annum, pro rata)
Hours: 30 hours per week. Term time only
Contract: Temporary contract linked to child
Start Date: As soon as possible
Closing Date: Friday 7th April 2023 - 12 noon
MAIN DUTIES
1. Support for the Pupil
Establish good working relationships with pupils, acting as a role model
You will be responsible for providing 1:1 support for a pupil with additional needs.
Experience of working children with Autism and/or SEMH and ELKLAN training
Be aware of and respond appropriately to individual pupil needs ensuring effective interaction
Provide specific support to pupil dependent upon their individual needs ensuring their safety whilst supporting access to learning activities
Promote inclusion and acceptance of all pupils
Encourage pupil to interact with others and engage in activities led by the teacher
Promote self-esteem and independence
Provide feedback to pupil in relation to progress and achievement under guidance and direction of the teacher
2. Support for the teacher
Provide minimal clerical/administration support (e.g photocopying, typing, filing, collecting money etc)
Assist with the display of children’s work
Create and maintain a purposeful, orderly and supportive environment, in accordance with lesson plans
In liaison with the teacher, utilise strategies to support pupils in achieving learning goals
Report pupil achievements, progress and issues as appropriate in agreed format
Undertake pupil record keeping as requested
Administer routine primary tests and invigilate exams
Promote 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
Establish constructive relationships with parents/carers.
3. Support for the curriculum
Undertake structured and agreed learning activities/learning programmes, taking in to account consideration pupil learning styles
Undertake literacy/numeracy programmes, recording achievements and progress and providing appropriate reports and feedback for the teacher
Support the use of ICT in learning activities and develop pupils’ competence and independence in its use.
Prepare, maintain and use equipment/resources required to meet the lesson plans/relevant learning activity and assist pupils in their use.
4. Support for the school and Trust
Be aware of and comply with school policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality 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 plans
Appreciate and support the role of other professionals
Attend relevant meetings as required
Participate in training and other learning activities as required
Assist with the supervision of pupils out of directed lesson time, including before and after school if appropriate and within working hours
Accompany teaching staff and pupils on visits, trips and out of school activities as required
The post holder may reasonably be expected to undertake other duties commensurate with the level of responsibility that may be allocated from time to time.
Please return applications to holta @ fa1.uk
Safeguarding Statement:
In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2022, as part of our recruitment process we will carry out an online search on shortlisted candidates to identify any comment, image or other content that could cause reputational damage to the trust and/or give rise to a safeguarding concern. If we discover anything during our searches this will be passed on to the recruitment manager and discussed during interview.
This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS plus Children’s Barred List Check.
Pre-employment checks will be undertaken before appointment is confirmed.
Job Type: Part-time
Salary: £21,189.00-£21,968.00 per year
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 07/04/2023
