Teaching Assistant (20 hours)

To work with teachers to support teaching and learning, providing general and specific assistance to pupils and staff under the direction and supervision of the classroom teacher

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

Work with individuals or small groups of pupils in the classroom under the direct supervision of teaching staff and provide feedback to the teacher.

Support pupils to understand instructions and support independent learning and inclusion of all pupils.

Support the teacher in behaviour management and keeping pupils on task.

Support pupils in social and emotional well-being, reporting problems to the teacher as appropriate.

Prepare and clear up learning environment and resources, including photocopying, filing and the display and presentation of pupils' work and contribute to maintaining a safe environment.

Teaching Assistants in this role may also undertake some, or all of the following;

Record pupil data as required

Support children's learning through play.

Assist with break-time supervision including facilitating games and activities.

Assist with escorting pupils on educational visits.

Support pupils in using ICT.

Invigilate exams and tests.

Assist pupils with eating, dressing and hygiene, as required, whilst encouraging independence.

Support pupils on a one-to-one basis in line with the requirements of an EHCP.

To present a positive personal image, contributing to a welcoming school environment which supports equal opportunities for all.

To perform, in accordance with any directions, which may reasonably be given to you by your Line Manager or Headteacher from time to time, such particular duties as may reasonably be assigned.

Other

The duties and responsibilities in this job description are not exhaustive. The postholder may be required to undertake other duties that may be required from time to time within the general scope of the post. Any such duties should not substantially change the general character of the post. Duties and responsibilities outside of the general scope of this grade of post will be with the consent of the postholder.

The postholder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with LAAT Equal Opportunities policies.

The postholder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with the LAAT Health and Safety policies and procedures.

All employees need to be aware of the possible abuse of children and vulnerable adults and if you are concerned you need to follow the Academies' Safeguarding Policy. In addition, employees working with children have a responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of during their work.

What the school offers its staff

At St. Peter's C of E Primary Academy, we are very proud of our strong Christian ethos and values that enable all of our children, staff and families to flourish. As a results in our most recent SIAMs inspection in July 2023 we were graded as being an EXCELLENT Church school.

Our school is nestled on the coast and we are lucky to work in such a thriving community where we build on our strong partnerships with other Trust schoolsand share expertise so everyone can meet their potential.

We ensure that all our children and adults are supported and challenged to develop as individuals within a framework of Christian values and academic excellence - we are absolutely committed to being a totally inclusive school and we value and respect everyone irrespective of their background.

We are a happy school where pupils want to work and learn. We are most fortunate in having a talented and hardworking staff that are committed to providing the very best learning experiences for all our pupils. Our children are delightful, and we have very good relationships with parents and carers as well as the local community.

We are all very proud of our school and believe it provides an excellent standard of education (both academically and in developing the whole person) for all the children in our care. We hope that you come along and visit our school to get a sense of this for yourself and look forward to receiving your application!