Teaching Assistant Level 2/3

The Role

37.0 Hours per Week

Fixed Term End Date: 19.07.19 (position dependent on having a specific pupil on roll)

• Working under the overall supervision of the responsible teacher, to assist and support teaching and learning, 
• Working with an individual child with specific SEND/educational needs on a 1:1 basis or with a small group for approximately 50% of the school week; 
• Working to provide assistance as a class-based Teaching Assistant, working with individuals or small groups of children to assist with learning activities and educational needs for the remainder of the school week; 
• Assist in providing for the general care and safety of pupils and for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people within the school; 
• Operate with ‘Unconditional Positive Regard’, treating pupils and other staff with dignity, building relationships rooted in mutual respect, and at all times observing proper boundaries appropriate to a teaching assistant’s professional position; 
• To promote equal opportunities with the school and to seek to assist in the implementation of the school’s equal opportunities policy where applicable to the role. 
• Carry out other associated duties as are reasonably assigned by the head teacher.

Key Requirements

• GCSEs (A-C) / including English and maths 
• High-level vocational qualifications or degrees 
Hold a recognised and relevant NVQ level 2 or 3 qualification and have undertaken other appropriate training or be able to demonstrate equivalent knowledge, experience and skills.

• Recent experience of working with children and young people as a class-based Teaching Assistant and / or experience of working specifically with children with SEND• Have a sound knowledge of social, emotional and learning development. 
• Have a sound knowledge of SEND needs, and how to support children with complex needs 
• Sound knowledge of safeguarding and child Protection. 
• Good interpersonal and communication skills for networking and role-modelling to children. 
• Ability to collaborate with others and build effective relationships with other professionals. 
• Ability to handle situations with sensitivity and confidentiality and be non-confrontational. 
• Can deliver small group and individual support skills for learning, positive behaviour, social and emotional development to children. 
• Is imaginative in developing alternative strategies to motivate and engage children in a learning task, particularly for those with SEND. 
• Able to set high expectations for pupil behaviour, establishing and maintaining a good standard of discipline through adhering to school policy and building positive relationships with children. 
• Be able to feedback concisely and accurately on pupils’ progress and attainment in a learning task to other colleagues. 
• Understand and promote “unconditional positive regard,” through word, action and relentless positivity. 
• Be passionate about as aspects of educational inclusion and SEND. 
• Committed to extending own professional competence and knowledge. 
• Have an understanding of your professional responsibilities in relation to school policies and practices. 
• Ability to reflect on own work and contribution to the school.

Additional Information & How to Apply

Whitnash Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure.

Please email completed application to hall.j3@welearn365.com before the closing date

Closing Date: 4th March 2019

Interviews will be held week beginning 4th March 2019