Higher Level Teaching Assistant - Sheffield, United Kingdom - Oasis Community Learning

Oasis Community Learning

Verified Company

Sheffield, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

beBee Recruiter

Description

Oasis Academy Don Valley, Sheffield

Academy-based

Salary:
SCP 17-23 £28,770 - £32,076 (actual £25,988 - £30,819)**Basis
:Full-time, Permanent

Start Date
:
TBC
Applications Close
:12:00 on Friday, May 17, 2024

Interviews
:
TBC
Oasis Academy i s looking to appoint a suitably qualified Higher Level Teaching Assistant. Innovative, Inclusive and Integrated, our academy is a thriving community looking for someone to join our lively, dedicated team.

JOB PURPOSE:

To complement the professional work of teachers by taking responsibility for agreed learning activities under an agreed system of supervision. This will involve planning, preparing and delivering learning activities when required for whole classes/small groups including monitoring pupils and assessing, recording and reporting on pupils achievement, progress and development.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

Deliver learning activities to pupils within an agreed system of supervision, adjusting activities according to pupil responses/needs.

Deliver local and national learning strategies, e.g.

literacy, numeracy, early years and make effective use of opportunities provided by other learning activities to support the development of pupils' skills.

Use ICT effectively to support learning activities and develop pupils' competence and independence in its use.

Select and prepare resources necessary to lead learning activities, taking account of pupils' interests and language and cultural backgrounds.

Organise and manage appropriate learning environment and resources.

Within an agreed system of supervision, plan challenging teaching and learning objectives to evaluate and adjust lessons/work plans as appropriate.

Monitor and evaluate pupil responses to learning activities through a range of assessment and monitoring strategies against pre-determined learning objectives.

Provide objective and accurate feedback and reports as required on pupil achievement, progress and other matters, ensuring the availability of appropriate evidence.

Record progress and achievement in lessons/activities systematically and providing evidence of range and level of progress and attainment.

Work within the Academy positive behaviour policy to anticipate and manage behaviour constructively, promoting self-control and independence.

Administer and assess/mark tests.

Assess the needs of pupils and use detailed knowledge and specialist skills to support pupils learning.

Establish productive working relationships with pupils, acting as a role model and setting high expectations.

Implement Individual Education/Behaviour Plans and Personal Care Programmes. Promote the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils within the Academy.

Encourage pupils to interact and work co-operatively with others and engage pupils in activities.

Provide feedback to pupils in relation to progress and achievement.

Support the development and effectiveness of the team, providing supervision and mentoring to other Teaching Assistants.

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

Safeguarding children and young people
Oasis Community Learning is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks, including an enhanced DBS check.

OTHER:

Be part of the Academy and as such, a role model to the whole Academy community.

The duties of this post may vary from time to time without changing the general character of the post or level of responsibility entailed.

Category:
Education Support Staff