Teaching Assistant

The school is seeking an enthusiastic and caring Teaching Assistant for KS2. The role will be for a minimum of 27 hours a week and may also include lunch duties. The role is varied and will involve working with children on a one-to-one basis and within small groups.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the educational and social development of pupils under the direction and guidance of the head teacher, SENCO and class teachers.
• Attend to pupils’ personal needs, including social, health, hygiene, first-aid and welfare matters.
• Prepare classrooms, clear afterwards and assist with the display of pupils’ work.
• Provide clerical and administrative support, e.g. photocopying, typing, filing, collecting money, record keeping.
• Assist with the planning and delivery of learning activities.
• Accompany teachers and pupils on out-of-school activities and take responsibility for a group under the direction of a teacher.
• Undertake playground duties.
• Be aware of and support difference and ensure that pupils have equality of access to opportunities to learn and develop.
• Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection; and report all concerns to an appropriate person.
• Contribute to and support the overall aims and ethos of the school, participating in training, learning activities, performance management and development as required by the school’s policies and practice.
• Set a good example in terms of dress, punctuality and attendance.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with children.
• Highly organised, able to prioritise, with good attention to detail.
• Self‑motivated, tenacious and flexible.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

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