Teaching Assistant - Headingley, United Kingdom - Spring Bank Primary School

Spring Bank Primary School

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Headingley, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Spring Bank Primary School / Leeds City Council Job Description

School - Spring Bank Primary School

Post Title GRADE JE Ref
Teaching Assistant Level 1 (B1) 300 / 301

Post(s) to which directly responsible
Immediate Line Manager (Deputy Head or Headteacher)

Post(s) for which directly responsible

Purpose of job

To work under the direct instruction of teaching/senior staff, usually in the classroom with the teacher, to support access to learning for pupils and provide general support to the teacher in the management of pupils and the classroom.

Responsibilities

To attend to the pupils' personal needs, and implement related personal programmes, including social, health, physical, hygiene, first aid and welfare matters
To supervise and support pupils ensuring their safety and access to learning
To establish good relationships with pupils, acting as a role model and being aware of and responding appropriately to individual needs.
To promote the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils
To encourage pupils to interact with others and engage in activities led by the teacher
To encourage pupils to act independently as appropriate
To prepare classroom as directed for lessons and clear afterwards and assist with the display of pupil's work.
To be aware of pupil problems/progress/achievements and report to the teacher as agreed.
To undertake pupil record keeping as requested
To support the teacher in managing pupil behaviour, reporting difficulties as appropriate
To gather/report information from/to parents/carers as directed
To provide clerical/admin. support photocopying, typing, filing, collecting money etc.
To support pupils to understand instructions
To support pupils in respect of local and national learning strategies literacy, numeracy,

early years, as directed by the teacher

To support pupils in using basic ICT as directed
To prepare and maintain equipment/resources as directed by the teacher and assist pupils in their use.
To be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person.
To be aware of and support difference and ensure all pupils have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop.
To contribute to the overall ethos/work/aims of the school
To appreciate and support the role of other professionals
To attend relevant meetings as required
To participate in training and other learning activities and performance development as required.
To assist with the supervision of pupils out of lesson times, including before and after school and at lunchtimes.
To accompany teaching staff and pupils on visits, trips and out of school activities as required.
To ensure promotion and support of Equal Opportunities and Health & Safety
To undertake any other duties that are commensurate with the post

Relationships
The postholder will be required to work flexibly to deliver an efficient Service.

There will be regular contact with pupils, colleagues, other members of staff, line managers and internal and external customers

Physical Conditions
The post is currently based at Spring Bank Primary School.

The school has access by stairs and is accessible by disabled persons to the ground floor by a portable ramp on request

The school operates a non-smoking policy.

Economic conditions

Grade:
Level 1 (B1)

Annual Leave:
Term time only working.

Hours
:35 hours per week, pm, 30 minutes lunch break
Pay-PCM £ £1580.41

Conditions of Service:
NJC Conditions apply

Prospects

Promotion

Whilst there is no automatic progression to any more senior posts, opportunities do exist for advancement and promotion, dependent upon normal staff movements and on the capabilities of the individual post holder.

Training
The school encourages training both "in-house" and external to meet the needs of the individual and of the Service.

QUALIFICATIONS

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SKILLS Ess Des MOA

Good numeracy/literacy skills