Teaching Assistant Level 2 ( working with SEND child)

Liverpool Diocesan Schools Trust and the governors of Holy Trinity CE Primary School wish to appoint a Teaching Assistant, providing caring and effective 1:1 and classroom support to help pupils learn, grow and achieve.

Key Responsibilities

Provide routine support in the classroom. 

To ensure the safety of all children by following necessary safeguarding procedures including updating the electronic reporting system (CPOMS)

Where appropriate, ensure that targets from any support plans are met and any necessary recording undertaken.

Follow directions given by the teacher including adapting any work to ensure that all children can access the curriculum.

Liaise with staff in relation to the use of the  Lunch Ordering System. 

Work with individuals and small groups as directed by the teacher.  Support and Deliver the Read, Write inc. programme. 

Actively participate in the everyday classroom routines and be sympathetic to the ethos of the school. 

Encourage children to interact with others and engage in activities.

Accompany staff and children on class visits and visits to church.

Be aware of children’s problems / progress and report to senior staff.

As directed by the SENDCo deliver high quality interventions and groups following training.

As directed by SLT perform lunchtime supervision duties.

Following the guidelines given by SLT and class teachers assist with the maintenance, updating and creation of wall displays.

Manage children’s behaviour reporting difficulties.

Using the whole school behaviour systems to reward good behaviour. 

Support children to understand instructions.

Undertake children’s record keeping as requested.

Appreciate and support the role of other professionals. 

Relate well to children and adults.

Relate well to children and adults. 

Work as a team.

Act as a role model to children.

Respond to children’s individual needs.

Participate in training and performance management. 

Liverpool Diocesan Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment to keeping children safe. Any offer of employment will be subject to statutory pre-employment checks including satisfactory references, online checks, Enhanced DBS, and Barred List checks. This post is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (as amended in 2013 & 2020) and shortlisted candidates will be required to disclose any relevant criminal history prior to interview. Candidates must also be able to demonstrate their Right to Work in the United Kingdom.