Teaching and Learning Assistant Cambridge, East of England, England
Job description
Responsible to: Deputy Head of Fitzwilliam Junior School
Location: Fitzwilliam Junior School, Cambridge
Role Description:
The successful candidate will be a Teaching and Learning Assistant (TLA) supporting the classroom teachers to facilitate the active participation of pupils in the academic and social activities of the school and contribute to raising standards of achievement of all pupils. They will support the Class Teacher to facilitate a high standard of physical, emotional, social and intellectual care for pupils.
Main Responsibilities:
Support for pupils
● Contribute to a programme of age-appropriate activities designed to stimulate the pupils you are working with.
● Contribute to observations of individual pupils and contribution to individual online learning journeys.
● Keep an accurate record of achievement on your key pupils.
● Be a proactive team member, offering appropriate support to your colleagues.
● Liaise with and support parents and other family members under direction of the teacher.
● Be flexible within the working practices of KS1 or 2, and be prepared to help where needed, including domestic jobs within KS1, e.g., preparation of snacks, cleaning equipment, etc.
● Work with colleagues to ensure that the Foundation’s educational vision is reflected.
● Record accidents according to procedure and make sure that parents are informed of any accidents that have taken place.
● Look at Junior School as a ‘whole’, where your help is most needed and how you can most effectively meet the needs of the pupils in your care.
● Respect the confidentiality of information received.
● Develop your role within the team, especially your role within KS1/KS2.
● Help to make sure that the environment meets the needs of pupils, reflecting their cultures and religious backgrounds, and stages of development.
Under the direction of the Class teacher or Specialist teachers, supervise a class in following a programme of study
● Take responsibility for delivering learning activities with groups who would benefit from a different learning approach as agreed with the relevant teachers.
● Establish and maintain supportive relationships with individual pupils, small groups and parents/carers to ensure they understand and can achieve the tasks.
● Support the teaching of Read Write Inc (leading a phonics session with a small group of children) .
● Liaise with specialist services on behalf of individual pupils, e.g., educational psychologists, speech therapists, by agreement with the Form teacher or class teacher.
● Encourage and promote inclusion in the classrooms, ensuring all pupils are involved with tasks and activities.
● Ensure the safety of pupils through supervising pupils around the school, during their break times, lunch times and on school trips and visits.
● Be a positive role model when promoting the pupil's “learning habits”.
Support for the curriculum
● Support the development of a high-quality Foundation curriculum and the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum.
● Provide targeted support to enhance learning and improve attainment within the classroom environment.
● Support the enthusiastic delivery of a digital curriculum, seeking support to enhance your skill level as required.
● Engage with the Teaching and Learning Policy, ensuring professional practice adheres to the principles within it.
Support for the colleagues
● Contribute to reports on pupil progress and development.
● Contribute to the development of PEPs for pupils with special needs and disabilities.
● Contribute to the planning and evaluation of work programmes for individual pupils and groups.
● Provide feedback on learning activities and contribute to the school review and development planning.
● Organise the learning environment and develop appropriate classroom resources as required.
● Contribute to behaviour management both in school and on trips and visits, take charge of situations to allow the teachers to continue to work with the rest of the class.
Support for the Class teachers or Specialist teachers
● Contribute to reports on pupil progress and development
● Contribute to the development of PEPs for children with special needs and disabilities
● Contribute to the planning and evaluation of work programs for individual pupils and groups
● Provide feedback on learning activities and contribute to the school review and development planning
● Organise the learning environment and develop appropriate classroom resources as required
● Contribute to behaviour management both in school and on trips and visits, take charge of situations to allow the teachers to continue to work with the rest of the class
● Take initiative and respond flexibly to situations arising, taking positive action in line with Foundation policies and ethos.
Support for the school
● Develop and maintain effective working relationships with other staff in the School and the parents or carers.
● Contribute to the maintenance of a safe and healthy environment.
● When required, attend and actively participate in staff meetings.
● When required attend and actively participate in school events outside of the school day for example concerts, workshops, residential trips and open days.
● When required, be flexible in working with other parts of the Stephen Perse Foundation.
● Make suggestions for school events and help with the organisation of them.
General Responsibilities
● Act as an excellent ambassador for the Foundation at all times.
● Build and maintain good working relationships with all Foundation colleagues.
● Assist as necessary in other Foundation areas at peak times.
● Work at all times towards the aims and goals of the Foundation and any individual objectives and targets you may have agreed.
● Proactively identify areas for improvements within the Foundation.
● Actively promote the Foundation’s Equal Opportunities Policy, encouraging staff awareness and participation in all areas.
● Act in accordance with the Data Protection principles at all times.
● Adhere at all times to Foundation operational and employment policies and procedures.
● Take care of your own health and safety and that of people who may be affected by what you do (or do not do).
● Cooperate with others on health and safety, and not interfere with, or misuse, anything provided for your health, safety or welfare.
● Follow the training you have received when using any work items the Foundation has provided.
● Adhere to the Foundation’s Privacy Notice and ensure private and confidential data is kept secure and disposed of in the appropriate manner.
This job description is not necessarilycomprehensive and the position holder will be required to carry out such other duties as may reasonably be required within the general scope and level of the post.
Safeguarding and welfare of children
The post holder’s responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young persons for whom s/he is responsible, or with whom s/he comes into contact, will be to adhere to and ensure compliance with the Foundation’s Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy statement at all times. If, in the course of carrying out the duties of the post, the role-holder becomes aware of any actual or potential risks to the safety or welfare of children in the School, s/he must report any concerns to the School’s Designated Person or the Foundation’s Designated Safeguarding Lead.
All employees of the Foundation adhere to the Safer Working Practices guidance and all teaching staff are required to adhere to the Teaching Standards which can be found on the government website.
Terms and conditions
All appointments for the Stephen Perse Foundation are subject to satisfactory reference and disclosure and barring service (DBS) checks, online checks, proof of identity and eligibility to work in the UK, completion of a medical questionnaire and proof of qualifications.
Hours of work
Monday to Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm, term-time only.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £20,040.00 per year
Benefits:
- Canteen
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounted or free food
- Free flu jabs
- Life insurance
- Private dental insurance
- Private medical insurance
- Sick pay
- Wellness programme
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 21/04/2023
