Pre- Prep Teaching Assistants - Bath, United Kingdom - King Edward's School, Bath

King Edward's School, Bath
King Edward's School, Bath
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Bath, United Kingdom

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Job Title Teaching Assistant


Employment Status Permanent Full time


Working Pattern 8.30am to 4pm (with half an hour unpaid lunch)

35 hours per week, 37 weeks per year


Salary Level £22,816 - £24,311 (A1- A20)


Actual Salary £17,436 - £18,579


King Edward's School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to adhere to the School's Safeguarding Policies and Procedures.


Responsible to:

Head of the Nursery and Prep

  • Prep for line management responsibilities and the Bursar & Chief Operating Officer, who has overall responsibility for support staff.

Responsible for:

Under the direction of the classroom teacher, providing an environment conducive to learning and inclusive of all pupils. Supervising pupils and assisting when appropriate to ensure effective learning outcomes are achieved. Supporting the pastoral, social and welfare needs of pupils during their attendance at school.


Main Responsibilities:


SUPPORT FOR PUPILS

  • Developing a positive and supportive relationship with all pupils.
  • Providing support for all pupils, helping them develop ownership of tasks and independent learning skills.
  • Ensuring the safety of all pupils at all times.
  • Setting high expectations for pupils at all times.
  • Providing feedback to pupils in relation to progress and achievement under the guidance of the class teacher.
  • Delivering high quality one-to-one and small group support through structured interventions, recording progress and giving feedback to the class teacher and/or the SENCo (as appropriate).
  • Ensuring all pupils can access learning activities including by adjusting delivery of the support provided to meet a pupil's needs.
  • Helping the pupils make connections between learning in the classroom and structured interventions.
  • Assisting in collaboration with the class teacher and/or SENCo, with the implementation and review of Individual Pupil Profiles, Behaviour Plans and Personal Care Plans.
  • Supporting the use of ICT in learning activities and developing pupils' competence and independence in its use.

SUPPORT FOR THE TEACHING STAFF

  • Demonstrating a sound knowledge and/or experience of the relevant curriculum/Key Stage.
  • Using strategies, in liaison with the class teacher, to support pupils to achieve learning objectives [Early Years Foundation Stage objectives - The Early Learning Goals].
  • Assisting with the planning of learning including helping with the preparation and setting up of learning activities (indoors and outdoors).
  • Monitoring pupils' responses to learning activities and accurately record achievement/progress as directed.
  • Establishing constructive and positive relationships with parents/carers.
  • Collaborating with the class teacher, to carry out long and short observations.
18. [In the role of key person, to support the development of a small group of pupils. This includes assisting with the pupils' Interactive Learning Diaries and giving additional support where required.]


  • Assisting in the preparation of learning materials and resources, as required.
  • Supporting the presentation of pupils' work (inside and outside the classroom environment), as required.

SUPPORT FOR THE SCHOOL

  • Undertaking training and CPD, as required.
  • Appreciating and support the role of other professionals.
  • Attending and participating in relevant training, meetings and whole school events, as required.
  • Assisting with the supervision of pupils out of lesson times, including before and after school and at break time and lunch time, as required.
  • Accompanying teaching staff and pupils on visits, trips and out of school activities (as required) and to take responsibility for a group (under the wider supervision of the teacher).
  • To be a role model for pupils and colleagues in terms of behaviour and attitude.
  • To be always punctual and professional.
  • Maintaining confidentiality at all times.
  • Following and adhering to all school policies and procedures including child protection and health & safety practices and procedures.
  • Attending to other related duties as may be requested from time to time.
  • Taking safeguarding seriously, to be observant and to follow the school's safeguarding policy.
  • To be First Aid trained (Paediatric Training where appropriate)


The above list is not exhaustive but summarises the key roles to be performed and other duties may be required and directed by the Head of the Nursery and Pre-Prep.

A willingness to respond supportively to changing circumstances and/or the changing needs of the School is part of working in a school environment and is expected of the postholder.


Pension Scheme
There will be an option to be enrolled into the King Edward's School, Bath Personal Pension Plan with an employer's contribution of
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