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Permanent Teaching Assistant - LV2 - Birches First School part of Codsall Multi Academy Trust

Employer
Birches First School
Location
Birches First School,Birches Avenue, Codsall, Wolverhampton
Salary
Grade 3 £24,404 FTE
Closing date
24 Feb 2025
Reference
0000023122
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Class Teaching Assistant  PERMANENT

Grade 3 £24,404 pro rata FTE    Term Time Only 16.25 hours per week

Required to start as soon as possible. We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed Teaching Assistant to support pupils in class.  This is a permanent role in school

Main purpose:

  • Work with class teachers to raise the learning and attainment of pupils
  • Promote pupils’ independence, self-esteem and social inclusion
  • Give support to pupils, individually or in groups, so they can access the curriculum, take part in learning, and experience a sense of achievement

Working with staff, parents/carers and relevant professionals

  • Communicate effectively with other staff members and pupils, and with parents and carers under the direction of the class teacher
  • Communicate their knowledge and understanding of pupils to other school staff and education, health and social care professionals, so that informed decision making can take place on intervention and provision
  • Contribute to meetings with parents and carers by providing feedback on pupil progress, attainment and barriers to learning, as directed by teachers With the class teacher, keep other professionals accurately informed of performance and progress, or concerns they may have about the pupils they work with
  • Understand their role in order to be able to work collaboratively with classroom teachers and other colleagues, including specialist advisory teachers
  • Collaborate and work with colleagues and other relevant professionals within and beyond the school
  • Develop effective professional relationships with colleague

Teaching and Learning

  • Demonstrate an informed and efficient approach to teaching and learning by adopting relevant strategies to support the work of the teacher and increase achievement of all pupils including, where appropriate, those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND)
  • Promote, support and facilitate inclusion by encouraging participation of all pupils in learning and extracurricular activities
  • Support the teaching of a broad and balanced curriculum aimed at pupils achieving their full potential in all areas of learning Use effective behaviour management strategies consistently in line with the school’s policy and procedures
  • Support class teachers with maintaining good order and discipline among pupils, managing behaviour effectively to ensure a good and safe learning environment
  • Organise and manage teaching space and resources to help maintain a stimulating and safe learning environment
  • Observe pupil performance and pass observations on to the class teacher Supervise a class if the teacher is temporarily unavailable
  • Use ICT skills to advance pupils’ learning
  • Undertake any other relevant duties given by the class teacher
  • Contribute to effective assessment and planning by supporting the monitoring, recording and reporting of pupil performance and progress as appropriate to the level of the role
  • Read and understand lesson plans shared prior to lessons, if available
  • Prepare the classroom for lessons

 

We can offer you:

A great team of hardworking colleagues

Outstanding children who are keen to learn Supportive parents and governors

Opportunities for professional development within school and as part of the MAT A well-resourced and safe working environment

A highly skilled SENCo as a source of expertise and support

Cyclescheme - Salary Sacrifice Scheme

Employee wellbeing support / Counselling

 

Visits to the school: Please contact the school office on 01902 297910 to arrange.

 

Last date for receipt of completed application forms 24th February 2025 9am

Interviews will be held on 28th February 2025 and will include a formal question and answer session and a short observation.

Unfortunately, if you have not been contacted by 5pm on 24th February 2025 please assume that your application has been unsuccessful

 

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