The Role

We are seeking to recruit an experienced, motivated and suitably qualified Early Years Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated team from January 2025.

The successful candidate should have experience of working in a similar environment and be committed to supporting children and the team they are in. Teaching Assistant is required to work flexibly within their allocated year group and possibly at times across the school. We are seeking a professional who is dedicated to the role, able to use their initiative and works well in a large team.

We would like to appoint a teaching assistant who:

• Has a passion for the role and experience of supporting teaching and learning.
• Is aspirational for all learners and has high expectations of learning and behaviour.
• Has excellent communication skills and can conduct themselves professionally.
• Is solution focussed and promotes children's enjoyment of learning, whilst ensuring high levels of achievement and opportunities for all.
• Sees the benefits of and has a commitment to their own continuing professional development.

In return we offer:

• A whole school community committed to our Rights Respecting vision and values, and where excellence is continually strived for.
• Keen and well-behaved children who are inspired to learn in exciting and creative ways.
• A challenging and stimulating place to work with an exciting opportunity to shape and make a difference in a growing school.
• An enthusiastic and exceptionally talented team who motivate pupils to promote independence and a love of learning.
• A commitment to continuing professional development and high expectations in all areas.
• Opportunities to collaborate with a network of other schools and be at the forefront of educational innovation.

Pay Range:

Grade 3 SCP 4 to 6 - £24,404 to £25,183 Pro-Rata - Actual Salary £20,990 to £21,660.

Main Purpose of the Job:

Under the guidance of teaching/senior support staff, provide support for pupils who require help to enable access to learning and to assist in the management of pupils. Provide specialist support in a specific area of curriculum and to supervise groups and occasionally whole classes for a session/lesson in the classroom or outside the main teaching area as required.

Main Duties

Support for pupils

1. To work with groups of children under the supervision of the teacher including the delivery of programmes of work and implementation of ILPs

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

3. Give regular feedback on children’s progress to the class teacher and file records

4. Attend to children’s personal needs, including pastoral, social, health, physical hygiene, minor first aid and welfare matters

5. Establish good relationships with pupils, taking on role model by presenting a positive personal image and responding appropriately to individual needs

6. Promote the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils

7. Encourage pupils to act independently as appropriate

8. To occasionally supervise whole classes as required

Support for Teachers

9. Provide curricular clerical/admin support, eg. photocopying, making lists, collection of monies

10.Under the direction of the teacher prepare the classroom for lessons and clear afterwards, as appropriate.

11.Undertake pupil record keeping and updating records, information and data, producing reports as required

12.Assist in the development and implementation of behaviour management strategies

13.Establish constructive relationships with parents/carers and report on information from parents/carers to the teacher

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

15.Administer and assess routine tests and invigilate exams and undertake routine marking of pupil’s work

Support for the Curriculum

16.Undertake structured and agreed learning activities/programmes, including those linked to local and national learning strategies. Adjusting activities according to pupil responses and recording achievement and progress and

providing feedback to the teacher

17.Support the use of ICT in learning activities and develop pupils’ competence and independence in its use

18.Assist in the whole planning cycle, including the contribution to the development of lesson/work plans and managing and preparing resources

Support for the School

19.Be aware of and comply with child protection procedures, health and safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting any concerns to the relevant member of staff

20.Assist in maintaining high standards of health and safety at all times

21.Maintain good relationships with colleagues and work together as a team

22.Assist in the supervision of classroom and outdoor activities

23.Assist with the supervision of discreet groups of pupils for short periods when the teacher is not present

24.Contribute to the overall ethos/work/aims of the school

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

26.Attend relevant meetings

27.Participate in training, including relevant learning strategies and other learning activities and performance management where required

All elements of Specified Teaching Work undertaken by the post holder will be within the framework of the school’s Scheme of Supervision in line with the 2003 Regulations and (amended Regulations 2007. In addition to HLTA’s, the Regulations cover other groups of support staff who undertake ‘specified work’ at different levels. Specified work may cover a range of activities at different levels – including for some staff, work with whole classes. Headteachers will ensure that the support staff member has the skills, experience and expertise required to carry out ‘specified

work’. Where more demanding aspects of ‘specified work are carried out by support staff, and particularly where they are working with whole classes, it is strongly recommended that the headteacher should have regard to the standards for HLTAs in determining whether those staff have the necessary level of skills and expertise.

A Teaching Assistant Level 2 may be called upon to provide cover supervision for a group or occasionally for a whole class for a session/lesson, this may involve the teaching assistant contributing to the planning, preparation, assessment and reporting.

The Teaching Assistant must carry out his or her duties with full regard and commitment to the Governing Body and Academies Policies.

Where the post older is disabled, every effort will be made to supply all necessary aids, adaptations or equipment to allow them to carry out all the duties of the job. If, however, a certain task proves to be unachievable, job redesign will be fully considered.

Benefits

Other
CPD and Personal Development - providing a dedicated support system and opportunities for professional growth and collaboration.
Employee Assistance Programme
Parking Facilities
Subsidised Lunches

Qualifications

Qualification Title	Grade
Numeracy/literacy skills (at a level equivalent to NQF Level 2)	NQF Level 2 or equivalent	Essential
Completion of the Teaching Assistant Induction Programme	Completed	Essential

Skills

Abilities, Skills and Knowledge
An understanding of the role of the Teaching Assistant and other professionals working in the classroom	Essential
Understanding of national/foundation stage curriculum and other basic learning programmes/strategies	Essential
Ability to relate well to children and adults	Essential
Ability to work as part of a team	Essential
Basic understanding of child development and learning	Essential
Ability to use relevant technology e.g. photocopier	Essential
Willingness to undertake minor first aid training as appropriate	Essential
Experience/Knowledge
Experience of working with or caring for children of a relevant age	Essential
Personal Attributes
Tact and diplomacy in all interpersonal relationships with the public, pupils and colleagues at work	Essential
Self-motivation and personal drive to complete tasks to required timescales and quality standards	Essential