Teaching Assistant - Burton-on-Trent, United Kingdom - Career Teachers

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Burton-on-Trent, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

Tom O´Connor

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Career Teachers have a FANTASTIC opportunity for an experienced Teaching Assistant starting after February half term to work within a supportive Primary School located in Burton on Trent.


This Primary School have dedicated, enthusiastic and talented team of staff who are committed to providing a broad and balanced curriculum for all children.


As a Teaching Assistant within this Primary School, you will be responsible for providing learning support to individuals and groups while supporting teaching staff.

You will be supporting SEN pupils within Nursery and Year 3.


You will be working closely with class Teachers to plan the lesson and create innovative ways to ensure a supportive, creative learning environment where pupils can expand their knowledge and play a positive role in school life.


As a Teaching Assistant you will:

  • Supervise and provide support for all pupils, ensuring their safety and ability to access learning activities and understand the information presented.
  • Assist with the development and implementation of individual education and behaviour plans.
  • Establish trusting relationships with pupils and interact with them according to individual needs and personalities.
  • Actively promote the inclusion and acceptance of pupils and staff, supporting diversity and ensuring all pupils have equal access to opportunities for learning and development.
  • Encourage pupils to interact with the class and engage in activities throughout the lesson.
  • Set challenging expectations for pupils to exceed their expectations and achieve learning goals.
  • Promote selfesteem and independence.
  • Provide feedback to pupils about their progress and achievements under the guidance of the teaching staff.
  • Create and maintain a purposeful, orderly and supportive environment and assist with the display of pupils' work.
  • Assist with planning learning activities and undertake administrative tasks such as photocopying, typing, and filing as needed.
  • Provide detailed feedback to Teachers on pupil's achievement, progress and any problems that arise.
  • Promote good pupil behaviour, dealing promptly with conflict and incidents in line with established policies, encouraging pupils to take responsibility for their behaviour.
  • Support the use of computer technology in learning activities and develop pupils' competence and independence in its use.
  • Prepare, maintain and use equipment and resources required for learning activities and assist pupils in their use.
  • Uphold policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to the appropriate person.
  • Assist with the supervision of pupils, including before and after school and at lunchtime/break periods.
  • Accompany teaching staff and pupils on extracurricular visits, school trips and after school activities, taking responsibility for a group of pupils under the Teacher's supervision when needed.
  • Assist with the supervision of pupils alongside other support staff during the first day of a class Teachers' absence.

To be considered for this particular role you will need to: -

  • Hold a valid & recognised level 3 childcare qualification
  • Have recent experience supporting Key Stage 1 children
  • Have recent experience supporting pupils with Special Educational Needs
  • Be genuinely committed to enhancing the educational and personal development of the child you are supporting
  • Enhanced DBS on the update service or willing to obtain a new one
  • References covering the last 2 years
This is a long-term role until July 2023. You will full-time, Monday to Friday each week. This role has the potential to become permanent for the right person.

This is an excellent opportunity to make a real difference in children's education. Your commitment to developing pupil learning ability and knowledge accessibility will make you an ideal fit for this role.

"INDDER"


At Career Teachers we are fully compliant with Agency Worker Regulations, ensuring you receive equal treatment for pay and conditions after a 12 week qualifying period.

Please ask for further details.

All quoted rates are inclusive of 12.07% holiday pay.

  • Attend an interview in person;
  • Give details for us to complete Reference checks;
  • Provide an Enhanced DBS disclosure
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