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Teaching Assistant Grade 1

Employer
Moon's Moat First School
Location
Redditch, Worcestershire
Salary
£4547 - £4824 per annum
Closing date
10 Jan 2019
Reference
LASS4681

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TEACHING ASSISTANT

Salary:  £4547 - £4824 per annum                                                

Hours: 12 hours per week (two full days and one afternoon)

Post Title:              Teaching Assistant Grade 1

Establishment:       Moons Moat First School

 

MAIN PURPOSE OF POST:

To support classroom teachers with their responsibility for the development and education of children, including those who have special physical, emotional and educational needs, by utilising a good standard of practical knowledge and skills.

OUTLINE RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS:

Under the direction and control of the classroom teacher:

  • To be aware of planning and lesson objectives and to assist at an appropriate level in pre determined educational activities and work programmes.
  • To monitor individual pupil’s progress and achievements and report back to the classroom teacher as appropriate.
  • To assist with the preparation of resources and materials.
  • To assist with the presentation and display of children’s work.
  • To promote pupil independence in learning and to raise self esteem through praise and encouragement.
  • To assist with the organisation of group activities away from the classroom, such as P.E., swimming, educational visits.
  • To assist with management of resources and organisation of the classroom, and with the care and tidying of resources in the school.
  • To assist at an appropriate level with the supervision of pupils during class activities, at break and lunchtimes, movement around the building and surrounding areas and activities away from the classroom.
  • To assist at an appropriate level with the provision of general care and welfare of children including:
  • assisting with personal hygiene routines
  • assisting with children’s injuries and administering first aid (Teaching Assistant will be required to attend first aid training)
  • assisting with the identification and monitoring of children’s general health and welfare
  • supporting the whole school behaviour policy
  • To assist at an appropriate level with the maintenance of a safe environment including ensuring equipment, instruments and the general environment are hygienic and in compliance with safety regulations and that any potential hazards are removed.
  • To support the aims and ethos of the school
  • To work under the direction of the class teacher / headteacher, undertaking such other duties and training as may be reasonably required and which are consistent with the general level of responsibility of this post.

Closing date: 10th January 2019

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

See Person Specification

RESPONSIBLE TO

Classroom teacher/ Headteacher

PRINCIPAL CONTACTS

Pupils, classroom teacher, other teaching assistants

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