TEACHING & IT SUPPORT ASSISTANT

The Role

32.0 Hours per Week

Fixed Term Contract - 18th December 2020

This role is a combination of two key elements

Curriculum support:

• Contribute to curriculum planning and evaluation and assist in implementation
  
• Assist in the delivery of lessons/sessions and interact with the teacher and pupils as   required
  
• Undertake agreed learning activities/teaching programmes, adjusting activities   according to pupil responses.
  
• Support in learning activities & develop pupils’ competence and independence in its   use.
  
• Support individuals or groups during independent /group work, e.g. explain tasks,   reinforce key objectives/concepts or vocabulary, use practical apparatus, support less   able pupils, extend/challenge more able, keep pupils on task, interested, motivated and   engaged.
  
• Occasional support to whole class for short periods (eg story reading).

IT Support

• Setting up of IT equipment and have knowledge of Microsoft, G Suite and Apple software
• Maintenance or simple repair of IT equipment/apparatus where within the competence of the postholder or liaise with suppliers or companies for repairs
• Install pcs /hardware/IPADS
• Install software, evaluate new and existing software
• Provide basic training in /instruction on software
• Provide ‘on-call’ system to resolve curriculum based faults/problems where possible
• Maintain and update asset register / stock records for ICT equipment
• Issue ICT equipment
• Promote the use of ICT within the school
• Assist with IT participation in the classroom, library and IT suites
• Assist with IT design/DTP as required, eg. for school awards, publicity, displays
  
  

Key Requirements

• A minimum of GCSE A-C (or equivalent) in numeracy and literacy and ICT.
  
• A detailed knowledge of IT, its uses and installation
  
• Able to provide instruction to users
  
• Previous relevant experience
  
• Attendance at relevant in-service training
  
• Be aware of and understand the Authority’s regulations, e.g. H&SAW
  
• Able to carry out procedures, routines and follow instructions
  
• Display commitment to the protection and safeguarding of children and young people
  
• Value and respect the views and needs of children
  
• Have good organisational skills
  
• Able to maintain records Can take initiative
  
• Able to interpret information, make judgements and solve problems within own sphere of expertise but has access to manager/supervisor on unusual or difficult problems.

Additional Information & How to Apply

To apply please download the attached application pack and return to Angela Bakewell at bakewell.a1@welearn365.com

Closing date: 30th September 2020 at midday
Interview date: 5th October 2020

This 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.