Teaching Assistant Slough, Berkshire, South East England, England
Job description
Job term: Permeant, Full-time (Term time only)
Location: Pioneer Secondary Academy, Stoke Poges, Buckinghamshire, SL2 4QB
Hours: 37.5 hours a week
Salary: FTE: £21,443, Actual Salary: £18,135.44 + Pension Scheme
We are looking for a Teaching Assistant who shares our vision and ethos to join our amazing team. The successful candidate should be an advocate for the children and families in our school, be able to work as part of a team and adapt to meet the needs of the pupils.
We want enthusiastic and motivated people, who are able to engage with our students. You will be working alongside other teaching assistants so you must be able to work in a team. It is essential that the successful candidate is able to communicate clearly in a calm and respectful manner, be reliable and trustworthy and work within the school’s policies, including safeguarding and child protection.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
1. To implement planned learning activities and teaching programmes as agreed with the teacher, adjusting activities according to pupils’ responses as appropriate.
2. To participate in planning and evaluation of learning activities with the teacher, providing feedback to the teacher on pupil progress and behaviour.
3. To support the teacher in monitoring, assessing and recording pupil progress and activities.
4. To provide feedback to pupils in relation to attainment and progress under the guidance of the teacher.
5. To support learning by arranging or providing resources for lessons and activities under the direction of the teacher.
6. To support pupils in social and emotional well-being, reporting problems to the teacher as appropriate.
7. To share information about pupils with other staff, parents / carers, internal and external agencies, as appropriate.
8. To understand and support independent learning and inclusion of all pupils as required. 9. To assist in the development of individual development plans for pupils.
10. To support the work of volunteers and other teaching assistants in the classroom.
11. To support the use of ICT in the curriculum.
12. To invigilate exams and tests as required.
13. To assist in escorting and supervising pupils on educational visits and out of school activities.
14. To select, prepare and clear away classroom materials and learning areas ensuring they are available for use, including developing and presenting displays.
15. To support children’s learning through play.
16. To support pupils in developing and implementing their own personal and social development.
17. To assist pupils with eating, dressing and hygiene, as required, whilst encouraging independence.
18. To monitor and manage stock and supplies for the classroom.
About us
Pioneer Secondary Academy is a smaller than average secondary school with a calm atmosphere and and high ambitions for its students who are:
“confident, articulate young people who think carefully about their role in the world and display positive behaviour and attitudes.”
This is an exciting time to become part of a school being launched under new leadership and governance and planning for a dynamic successful future. We are now seeking to appoint an individual who shares our passion for learning and our determination to change lives through the education we provide.
Job Types: Permanent, Full-time
Salary: From £18,135.44 per year
Benefits:
- On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Slough: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:
- GCSE or equivalent (required)
Experience:
- working in a secondary school: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: Teaching Assistant
