1-1 Teaching Assistant - Langdale Primary School

TEACHING ASSISTANT - REQUIRED TO WORK ON A 1:1 BASIS

WITH A CHILD WITH SPECIFIC LEARNING NEEDS

Langdale Primary School

Langdale Road

Clayton

Newcastle

Staffs ST5 3QE

Tel 01782 948000

Email: office@langdale.staffs.sch.uk

WE ARE SEEKING TO APPOINT A ONE TO ONE TEACHING ASSISTANT ON A TEMPORARY BASIS, 30 HPW, TO WORK WITH CHILDREN WHO HAVE SPECIFIC LEARNING NEEDS.

The contract is temporary, to cover a member of staff on maternity leave.

Details of the role:

• To start on 22^nd February 2021
• 30 hours per week
• Term-time only.
• Salary : Full time equivalent: £18,562 - £18,933 pro rata

• Grade 3, SCP 3 - 4, starting £10.95 per hour.

• Contract to cover maternity leave.

Requirements for the role:

• NVQ 2 for Teaching Assistant, or recognized equivalent qualification,

        or demonstrate equivalent knowledge, skills and experience.

•  Provide 1:1 and small group work to support a child with additional needs.
• Provide structured support, including tutorial support, in accordance with specific work programmes designed and supervised by individual teachers.
• Use specialist knowledge/experience to provide appropriate support to the pupil in relation to their individual needs, e.g. behaviour management strategies.
• Involvement in the development and implementation of Individual Education, Behaviour, Support and Mentoring plans.
• Be passionate about working with children who have SEN and be able to assist in their social, health and hygiene development.

Support for the Teacher

• Undertake marking of planned work.
• In conjunction with teacher, record pupils’ progress, provide feedback to appropriate education professionals, e.g. LEA officers, Ofsted Inspectors.
• To support the teacher to develop appropriate learning plans to raise achievement.
• Co-ordinate and organise pupils attending extra-curricular activities/out of school activities under guidance of teacher.
• Provide general admin support, for classroom activities.

"This School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment"

This position is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Further details regarding this check are available from schools or by visiting www.crb.gov.uk

If you have any queries please contact the office, Mrs Amphlett, Office Manager.

Application packs are available for immediate download comprising job description & person specification, application form, recruitment monitoring form and guidance notes.  Please return application forms by email to office@langdale.staffs.sch.uk or by post to the above address.

Closing Date: Sunday 7^th February 2021

Shortlisting : Monday 8^th February 2021

Interview : Tuesday 9^th February 2021