Teaching Assistant Full Time

Framingham Earl, Norfolk
Sapientia Education Trust

Teaching Assistant

Location: Norwich, NR14 7QP

Salary: FTE SCP 4 £24,404 SCP 6 £25,183, Pro-Rata £11,436 – £11,802 including an allowance for holiday pay

Contract: Permanent, Part time, Term time

Hours: 20.25 hours per week,

The High School is a member of the Education Trust. The trust is an expanding multi-academy trust with 10 primary and 7 secondary schools.

The Role

They are looking for a hard-working and enthusiastic person with high standards and the ability to communicate and interact effectively with others as part of their school as a Teaching Assistant.

Teaching Assistants provide specific support and care for young people and work to facilitate high quality learning for all within the classroom. They support the teacher in their role and work closely with HLTAs (Higher Level Teaching Assistants) and SENDCO to support meeting key needs within the school.

Teaching Assistants are required to have an Enhanced DBS and to observe and maintain appropriate professional boundaries at all times and avoid behaviour that might be misinterpreted by others. Teaching Assistants will have a professional qualification and good standards of literacy and numeracy.

Key Responsibilities

Teaching and Learning:

• Develops and uses knowledge and skills e.g. literacy, numeracy or science to contribute to student learning.
• Monitor, evaluate and records students progress and reports this as directed by SENDCo
• Use information and communication technology to support students learning.
• Provides support to the teacher by accompanying students on off-site activities.
• Discusses with the teacher and contributes to curriculum and classroom planning informally and at meetings.
• Works as part of a team to ensure that the wellbeing, behaviour and personal development of students enhances their learning opportunities and life skills.
• Assist in the educational and social development of all students.
• Have full relevant knowledge of students medical and physical needs and able to refer to the relevant person should a problem arise.
• Assist students in developing their resilience and independence in the classroom.

Personal Responsibilities:

• To adhere to all school policies including those relating to Race Equality, Equality Opportunities, Safeguarding and Health and Safety.
• To attend training and meetings as necessary and cascade any relevant information to relevant staff and stakeholders as appropriate.
• Be an excellent role model for all members of staff and for students in all aspects of school life. To be an exemplar of all school policies and practices to include risk assessments as appropriate. To actively promote the aims of the School.
• Support, promote and comply with decisions and policies agreed by the SLT and Trustees. Undertake such tasks as the Headteacher or line manager may require e.g. support administrative work on occasions taking part in out of school activities, supporting students in another class or activity etc.

Generic Responsibilities:

• Assist in supporting and monitoring students at social times.
• Develop own professional knowledge, skills and understanding through active participation at meetings and training.
• Attend weekly meetings, and occasional meetings during evening hours, as required to include annual review meetings where required.
• Make a positive contribution to all relevant areas of academy life.
• Actively organise and participate in activities connected with the school.
• Develop effective working relationships with professional colleagues.
• Safeguard Children.

Skills and Qualifications

Teaching Assistant Qualification NVQ Level 2 and likely to be training towards Level 3 or relevant equivalent qualification

Adult Literacy and Numeracy/Educated to GCSE level or equivalent in Maths and English, minimum grade C

Knowledge and understanding of the need to maintain a consistent, calm environment and the ability to manage any changes to the environment appropriately.

Good level written and spoken English

Accurate numeracy skills

Effective ICT skills

Ability to communicate effectively with students and adults

Able to work with students within academy behaviour management policy

Able to clarify and explain instructions to students

Able to motivate students to learn

Ability to make objective de-personalised decisions whilst being able to convey the decision sensitively

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this reputable Education Trust, please click apply to be redirected to their website to complete your application.

Applications to be considered upon receipt; therefore, early applications are encouraged.