Teaching Assistant

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Woolmer Hill School, Beaver, Ashford

Part time
Permanent
Onsite working

Posted today, 11 Oct | Get your application in now to be one of the first to apply.

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: ecff709682bd4541966bee79462d4c27

Woolmer Hill School

Full Job Description

To have a good or better impact on children's learning
To significantly strengthen the effectiveness of the teaching team in raising standards
To support the physical and emotional needs of children
Assist teacher with learning activities by
Understanding the learning objective and the steps to success to achieve it
Ensuring that questioning is effective
Enthusing and motivating pupils
Engaging actively with all groups of pupils
Modelling effectively
Preparing thoroughly
Being actively involved in the Assessment for Learning process
Ensure the health and safety and good behaviour of pupils. Support the pupils in accessing learning activities as directed by the teacher to enable pupils' progress towards their targets. Be aware of and support differences to ensure all pupils have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop.
Ensure the maintenance of a clean, orderly and safe working environment making sure that equipment/resources/materials are set out on time and as per instructions received and used safely to enable pupils meet their learning targets.
Attend to pupils personal care needs and assist with the organisation of refreshments and mealtimes where necessary.
Provide support for the class teacher and colleagues in the moving and handling pupils to ensure pupils' wellbeing, health and safety is maintained; and assist with the development of hygiene, toilet training and general dressing, care, feeding and medical programmes where necessary., Provide clerical/admin support and undertake record keeping in respect of pupil learning, behaviour management, child protection etc
Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety, security and confidentiality reporting all concerns to an appropriate person to ensure pupils' wellbeing.
Contribute to the overall work/aims of the school and appreciate and support the role of colleagues and other professionals to enable the school fulfil its development plans etc.
Undertake training and other learning activities and attend relevant meetings (within contracted hours) as required to ensure own continuing professional development.
To contribute to the wider aims of the school and support the school in community based activities

Good standard of general education ( Early Years Level 1 working toward Level 2 applications accepted) together with good numeracy and literacy skills.
Previous experience (1-2 years) of working with children.
Use basic technology (computer, photocopier)
Knowledge of policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety, security, equal opportunities and confidentiality.
Have the ability to relate well to children and adults, understanding their needs and being able to respond accordingly.
Good influencing skills to encourage pupils to interact with others and be socially responsible.
TAs will be expected to work effectively with individual pupils and/or small groups under the direction and supervision of a teacher. They will contribute to, and need to demonstrate skills in, planning, monitoring, assessment and class management. TAs would also be expected to work as part of the school team and contribute to plans to ensure the school meets its aims.
The post holder must work within the relevant policies, codes of practice and legislation reporting any concerns to the relevant person.
The post holder must have good communication skills to be able to inform, persuade, inspire and motivate pupils and provide feedback to other professionals and parents as required
The post holder works in a school with a strong ethos of community involvement and will be expected to take part and contribute to community activities where possible