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JOB TITLE: Teaching Assistant
RESPONSIBLE TO: Principal £18-£24000

This school is responsible to safeguard children and keep children safe. We are committed in promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote British Values. All staff recruited will be recruited under Safer Recruitment guidelines and ensure the wellbeing and special needs are all students are at the forefront of their roles and responsibilities.

JOB PURPOSE:

The Teaching Assistant role is to support students by leading and supervising learning within the classroom. Working with students on an individual, small group or whole class basis. To provide a supportive framework for individual and group intervention where necessary. The nature of the role is such that flexibility and self-motivation are crucial to success.

Staff are required to adhere to all Emscote School Policies and Procedures, must comply with legislation and school policies relating to discrimination. They are required to promote anti-discrimination practices in all interactions with students and colleagues and demonstrates and promotes an understanding and appreciation of difference in personal characteristics, belief system and cultures.

Main Purpose of the Post:

• Understands lesson objectives and deliver the lessons accordingly.
• Challenging students when behaviour issues arise
• Be responsible for lesson planning
• Work within wider legislation framework, e.g. national curriculum, health and safety, child protection.
• Facilitates participation and learning, helping to build confidence and self-esteem, so that all students, including those who present challenging behaviour, are enabled to reach their full potential alongside their peers.
• Provides opportunities for pupils to demonstrate self-reliance and responsibility.
• Takes responsibility for maintaining and improving personal skills, knowledge and experience.
• Developing an understanding of the specific needs of the student(s)
• Undertaking activities with either individuals or groups of students to ensure their safety and facilitate their physical, emotional and educational development, by for example; clarifying and explaining instructions.
• ensuring the student can use equipment and materials provided;
• assisting in identified areas, e.g. language, behaviour, reading, spelling, numeracy, handwriting/presentation, the use of ICT, social skills and EAL
• meeting the physical needs of pupils as required whilst encouraging independence;
• liaising with the SLT about individual needs
• developing appropriate resources to support the student(s)
• Contributing to the review of students’ progress either verbally, in writing or through attendance at review meetings, as appropriate.
• Contributing to the assessment process with other staff members.
• Carrying out administrative tasks associated with the above duties as directed by SLT, i.e. writing short reports concerning individual students.
• Providing regular feedback about the student(s) to relevant members of the school/parent/carers.
• Assisting with lunch and break time supervision of students on a rota basis.
• Attending staff meetings, teacher training days, and courses as appropriate.
• Support the use of specialist equipment and procedures including, moving and handling to meet a child’s individual needs.
• Maintain confidentiality with due regard to data protection.

General

This job description is not intended to be a complete list of duties and responsibilities but indicates the major requirements of the post. It may be amended at a future time, to take account of the developing needs of the service.

The postholder will undertake any other duties at the request of the Principal appropriate to the remit. The above principal accountabilities are not exhaustive and may vary without changing the character of the job or level of responsibility.

The Health and Safety at Work etc. Act, 1974 and other associated legislation places responsibilities for Health and Safety on all employees. Therefore, it is the postholder’s responsibility to take reasonable care for Health and Safety and Welfare of him/herself and other employees in accordance with legislation.

The above duties may involve having access to information of a confidential nature which may be covered by the Data Protection Act, and by Part 1 of Schedule 12A to the Local Government Act, 1972. Confidentiality must always be maintained

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Apprenticeship

Salary: £18,000.00-£24,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Free parking
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Warwick: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:

• A-Level or equivalent (preferred)

Experience:

• educational: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Teaching Assistant qualification (preferred)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: One location

Expected start date: 01/09/2023