Level 3 Teaching Assistant – Merton Bank Primary School

Find out more and apply for our Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship

To support the day-to-day operation of classroom delivery, to work with and supervise individuals and groups of children under the direction/instruction of teaching and/or senior staff, inclusive of specific individual learning needs, enabling access to learning for all pupils and assistance and support in classroom management and behaviour techniques.

Working Hours:

8:45am – 3:15pm with a half-hour lunch break (this is 30 hours)

Main Duties

Support for pupils:

• Establish good working relationships with pupils, acting as a role model
• Be aware of and respond appropriately to individual pupil needs, ensuring effective interaction
• Provide specific support to pupils, dependent upon their individual needs, ensuring their safety whilst supporting access to learning activities
• Promote inclusion and acceptance of all pupils
• Encourage pupils to interact with others and engage in activities led by the teacher
• Promote self-esteem and independence
• Provide feedback to pupils in relation to progress and achievement under the guidance and direction of the teacher
• Assist with the display of children’s work
• Create and maintain a purposeful, orderly and supportive environment
• In liaison with the teacher, utilise strategies to support pupils in achieving learning goals
• Report pupil achievements, progress and issues as appropriate in the agreed format
• Undertake pupil record keeping as requested
• Administer tests and invigilate exams as requested
• Promote good pupil behaviour, dealing promptly with conflict and incidents and encouraging pupils to take responsibility for their own behaviour in line with established school policy
• Establish constructive relationships with parents/carers

Support for the Curriculum:

• Undertake structured and agreed learning activities/learning programmes, taking into consideration pupil learning styles and specific needs
• Undertake literacy/numeracy interventions with targeted pupils
• 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
• Be aware of and comply with school policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection.
• Report all concerns to the appropriate person (as named in the policy concerned).
• Be aware of and support differences and ensure all pupils have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop.
• Contribute to the school ethos, aims and development/improvement plan. Appreciate and support the role of other professionals
• Attend relevant meetings as required
• Participate in training and other learning activities as required
• Assist with the supervision of pupils out of directed lesson time, including before and after school, if appropriate and within working hours
• Administer first aid (if not first aid trained, training will be provided)
• Accompany teaching staff and pupils on visits, trips and out-of-school activities as required

To apply you need:

Please send a CV and covering letter to express your interest in this vacancy.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has a genuine passion for working with young children.
• Is kind, patient and enthusiastic.
• Has a positive attitude and a willingness to learn.
• Enjoys working as part of a team.
• Shares our values of respect, caring, resilience, empathy and courage. If you are considering a future career in education, teaching, childcare or special educational needs, this apprenticeship provides an excellent foundation and the opportunity to grow within a supportive and ambitious school community.

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