teaching assistant Spilsby, England
Job description
At William Lovel C of E Academy Stickney we are looking for two Teaching Assistants to join our incredible school.
At William Lovell, we strive to create an inclusive atmosphere with a family-feel, where strength of character goes hand in hand with academic achievement. Within this we have high aspirations for our students.
This is an incredibly exciting time to join William Lovell Church of England Academy, a small village school in rural Lincolnshire just 30 minutes from the East Coast. We are on an aspirational journey under new and ambitious leadership. There is an ambitious growth plan for the school, its staff, and students.
We are part of the Lincoln Anglican Academy Trust (LAAT). LAAT is a multi-academy trust formed by the Diocese of Lincoln. We are a growing and thriving family of schools who are dedicated to providing an excellent education for pupils across Lincolnshire. We place a strong emphasis on continued development. The relationship with the Trust brings great strength to all schools and enhances CPD opportunities for all staff.
Applications are welcomed from candidates who can demonstrate that they:
- Meet the criteria within the Person Specification.
- Are able to problem solve and introduce solutions effectively.
- Have a strong work ethic and a willingness to strive for the best in achieving a caring and nurturing setting.
- Have a positive attitude and can actively contribute to the development of a dedicated and professional staff team.
- Share the schools aims and Christian values.
- Have ambition and the drive to develop their skills and support the Senior Leadership Team.
Visits to our school are warmly welcomed and encouraged.
Application packs are available via the school website William Lovell Church of England Academy – Vacancies or the Trust website www.thelaat.co.uk or by contacting the school directly.
For further information, an informal discussion or to arrange a visit, please contact Mrs Rose on 01205 480352.
Completed application forms to be sent to [email protected]
Key Tasks and Responsibilities:
- Work with individuals or small groups of students in the classroom and outside the classroom, providing feedback to the teacher and/or senior leadership team.
- Support students to understand instructions and support independent learning and inclusion of all students.
- Support teachers in behaviour management and keeping students on task, using a variety of strategies to create an inclusive learning environment.
- Support students in social and emotional well-being, reporting problems to the teacher, form tutor, or other members of the SEND and Wellbeing Team as appropriate.
- Prepare, deliver, and evaluate, academic and pastoral interventions to bring about positive student outcomes.
- Support students with life skills and prepare students with personal care as required.
- Prepare and clear up learning environment and resources, including photocopying, filing and the display and presentation of students’ work and contribute to maintaining a safe environment.
- Complete break and lunch supervision as required.
- Record student data and information so that it can be effectively shared.
- Support children’s learning through social and emotional support.
- Assist with escorting students on educational visits.
- Support students in using ICT.
- Invigilate exams and tests.
- To support with first aid/medical provision across the academy.
- To liaise with parents and carers, or if circumstances are appropriate, external agencies, in order to meet the needs of specific children
Other
The duties and responsibilities in this job description are not exhaustive. The post holder may be required to undertake other duties that may be required from time to time within the general scope of the post. Any such duties should not substantially change the general character of the post.
- Duties and responsibilities outside of the general scope of this grade of post will be with the consent of the post holder.
- The post holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with LAAT Equal Opportunities policies.
- The post holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with the LAAT Health and Safety policies and procedures.
Closing Date for submission of application forms - 25 August 2023
Interview date to be confirmed
All employees need to be aware of the possible abuse of children and vulnerable adults and if concerned need to follow the Academies’ Safeguarding Policy. In addition, employees working with children have a responsibility to safeguard and promote their welfare during the course of their work.
In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2022, please be advised that if shortlisted, we will carry out internet searches to support our commitment to safer recruitment. Please note that the purpose of this is to identify any incidents or issues that have happened, and are publicly available online, which the school might want to explore with applicants at interview. Internet searches will be carried out by someone who is not directly involved in the recruitment process and only relevant information will be shared with the interview panel.
Fluency Duty
In accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.
The school advertising the vacancy will contact you directly regarding the outcome of your application and any interviews. When interviews are taking place schools will follow all Government and Public Health England Guidelines.
All shortlisted candidates will need to verify their eligibility to work in the UK at interview.
