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Vision

Our children will reach their maximum potential through high standards in teaching, learning and leadership. We will provide a caring, inclusive learning environment where everyone is valued and respected and prepare our children to become valuable members of the wider global community.

“Our vision is to create a school community where every child participates, excels and takes pride in their achievements…”

‘The Grange Way’

‘The Grange Way’ is to be a set of only five ‘child friendly’ statements which are posted in classrooms, appear in the children’s books and regularly feature in PSHE lessons and in assemblies.

I smile and say hello

I listen to learn

I care for everyone and everything

I keep healthy and have a positive attitude

I work hard and challenge myself

Health and Safety

You have a responsibility under Health & Safety legislation to ensure that you;

• Take reasonable care for your own health & safety and that of others affected by what you do or do not do
• Co-operate on all issues involving health & safety
• Use work items provided for you correctly, in accordance with training and instruction given
• Do not interfere with or misuse anything provided for your health, safety or welfare
• Report any health & safety concerns to your manager as soon as practicable

· Complete risk assessments where appropriate and share with the staff involved and have it signed off by the Headteacher

Safeguarding

The Grange Community Primary School is committed to safeguarding children. All staff must be dedicated to ensuring the safety and well-being of children. The post-holder is responsible for ensuring that all child protection policies are adhered to, and concerns raised in accordance with these policies.

Job Overview

To work under the instruction/guidance of teaching/senior staff to undertake

work/care/support programmes, to enable access to learning for pupils and to assist the teacher in the management of pupils and the classroom. Work may be carried out in the classroom or outside the main teaching area.

SUPPORT FOR PUPILS

· Supervise and provide particular support for pupils, including those with special needs, ensuring their safety and access to learning activities

· Assist with the development and implementation of Individual Education/Behaviour Plans and Personal Care programmes

· Establish constructive relationships with pupils and interact with them according to individual needs

· Promote the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils

· Encourage pupils to interact with others and engage in activities led by the teacher

· Set challenging and demanding expectations and promote self-esteem and independence

· Provide feedback to pupils in relation to progress and achievement under guidance of the teacher

SUPPORT FOR TEACHERS

· Create and maintain a purposeful, orderly and supportive environment, in accordance with lesson plans and assist with the display of pupils’ work

· Use strategies, in liaison with the teacher, to support pupils to achieve learning goals

· Assist with the planning of learning activities

· Monitor pupils’ responses to learning activities and accurately record achievement/progress as directed

· Provide detailed and regular feedback to teachers on pupils achievement, progress, problems etc.

· Promote good pupil behaviour, dealing promptly with conflict and incidents in line with established policy and encourage pupils to take responsibility for their own behaviour

· Establish constructive relationships with parents/carers

· Administer routine tests and invigilate exams and undertake routine marking of pupils’ work

· Provide clerical/admin support e.g. photocopying, typing, filing, money, administer coursework etc.

SUPPORT FOR THE CURRICULUM

· Undertake structured and agreed learning activities/teaching programmes, adjusting activities according to pupil responses

· Undertake programmes linked to local and national learning strategies e.g. literacy, numeracy, early years recording achievement and progress and feeding back to 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.

SUPPORT FOR THE SCHOOL

· Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person

· Be aware of and support difference and ensure all pupils have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop

· Contribute to the overall ethos/work/aims of the school

· Appreciate and support the role of other professionals

· Attend and participate in relevant meetings as required

· Participate in training and other learning activities and performance development as required

· Assist with the supervision of pupils out of lesson times, including before and after school and at lunchtime

· Accompany teaching staff and pupils on visits, trips and out of school activities as required and take responsibility for a group under the supervision of the teacher

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 32.5 per week

Salary: £15,938.00-£16,524.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
All visitors wear masks on site, additional cleaning.

Experience:

• Teaching Assistant: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person