Our school is proud to be part of Anthem, a multi-academy trust that creates ambitious and successful schools where every child thrives.

Benjamin Adlard Primary School is a thriving and happy school in the heart of Gainsborough, with a strong community focus and close links with families. Benjamin Adlard Primary School works hard to make a difference by ensuring children enjoy coming to school, are happy to learn and leave each day full of enthusiasm for what they might learn next, while raising aspirations, promoting independence and building resilience for the future.

The successful candidate will work with teachers to support teaching and learning, providing general and specific assistance to pupils and staff under the direction and supervision of the classroom teacher

Main duties and responsibilities

·         Work with individuals or small groups of pupils in the classroom under the direct supervision of teaching staff and provide feedback to the teacher.

·         Support pupils to understand instructions and support independent learning and inclusion of all

pupils.

·         Support the teacher in behaviour management and keeping pupils on task.

·         Support pupils in social and emotional well-being, reporting problems to the teacher as appropriate.

·         Prepare and clear up learning environment and resources, including photocopying, filing and the

display and presentation of pupils’ work and contribute to maintaining a safe environment.

·         Record pupil data as required

·         Support children’s learning through play.

·         To present a positive personal image, contributing to a welcoming school environment which supports equal opportunities for all.

Teaching Assistants in this role may also undertake some, or all of the following;

·         Assist with break-time supervision including facilitating games and activities.

·         Assist with escorting pupils on educational visits.

·         Support pupils in using ICT.

·         Assist pupils with eating, dressing and hygiene, as required, whilst encouraging independence.

·         Support pupils on a one-to-one basis in line with the requirements of an EHCP

General

The duties and responsibilities of this role have been developed with due consideration to the Supporting Teaching and Learning National Occupational Standards (STL NOS).

Benefits

As part of Anthem Schools Trust, staff benefit from a supportive working environment and access to a range of employee benefits, including health and wellbeing support, professional development opportunities and financial benefits.

Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff, visitors and volunteers to share this commitment. All post holders are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, suitable references and other essential checks. Staff involved in recruitment and selection are trained in safer recruitment, and all staff and volunteers undertake child protection training.