Teaching Assistant level 1 & Midday Supervisor

Teaching Assistant level 1 & Midday Supervisor

TA1 25hrs per week  MDS 6.25hrs per week =total 31.25

TA1 Band D, 3-4,  £12,027.36 - £12,245.24 

MDS Band B 2-3,  £2,877.71 - £2,929.50 

Contracted to 31-07-2023

Curriculum support:

Support pupils’ learning as directed by the teacher, in context of fostering independence and self-esteem (eg modelling use of language appropriate to the task, facilitating discussions and interactions, encouraging pupils to reflect on their work.)

Support for pupils:

• Carry out appropriate activities as planned, either with small groups or individuals – e.g. promoting increased attention and staying on task, helping with physical difficulties whilst encouraging independence
• Support pupils in accessing the curriculum and, with young pupils, extend play-based learning.
• Assist pupils with personal hygiene routines.
• Assist with pupil supervision – eg on arrival/leaving the class, at breaktime and lunchtime (when required)
• Accompany pupils as directed, eg out of the classroom, on visits, trips and out of school activities
• Deal with minor accidents, upsets

Support to teacher:

• Display and present children’s work.
• Sort and tidy cupboards
• Cleaning up
• Assist in management of pupil behaviour.
• Liaise with parents, answering queries.
• Participate in record keeping – eg providing information to contribute to recording pupil achievement, taking photos of pupils work
• Provide feedback about learning activities, responses to them and support provided.

Midday Supervisor:

• Prepare dining area for lunch (put out chairs/tables). Help clear tables / chairs during and after service. 
• Supervise toileting and washroom activity. 
• Escort children to and from dining room. 
• Supervise collection of meals and assist with use of cutlery. 
• Assist pupils when returning used plates, trays, cutlery, glasses/beakers and clearing tables.
• Supervise pupils eating food brought from home and ensure packed lunch equipment is cleared away.
• Supervise classroom and outside activities, encouraging inclusion.
• Ensure orderly return to classroom.
• Attend to minor accidents or to pupils who become ill.
• Report to SMDS if accident occurs or if pupil falls ill.
• Monitor pupil behaviour, intervening as necessary in accordance with behaviour policy.
• Report to SMDS any breaches of school rules
• Candidates need to enjoy working with children.

For more information and an application form please contact hr@magnificat.org.uk

Or visit the website www.magnificat.org.uk/vacancies

Closing date: Thursday 30 March