Please see attached applicant pack for more information.

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and innovative Level 2 Teaching Assistant to support pupils with additional needs. The successful candidate will provide classroom support for young people with special educational needs, as well as deliver small-group and one-to-one interventions across KS1 and LKS2. A typical day will involve spending half the day in KS1 supporting a small group of pupils, followed by the remainder of the day providing support within LKS2. Applicants should demonstrate strong numeracy, literacy and communication skills and, ideally, have experience working with pupils with additional needs. A good understanding of primary curriculums and a commitment to helping young people achieve their potential are essential. Experience in a school setting is required. Applicants should be eager to: • Support the inclusion, social development and academic progress of students with SEND within the mainstream classroom • Work effectively across both KS1 and LKS2 We are looking for someone who: • Is an excellent role model—creative, motivated and enthusiastic • Can inspire and challenge young people • Brings fresh, exciting ideas and can build on our existing good practice.

Job description

The post holder must at all times carry out their responsibilities within the spirit of the school and trust policies and within the framework of legislation relating to academies and education, with particular regard to the statutory responsibilities of the trust and the governing body of the school(s).

Specific duties and responsibilities

• To be responsible for providing pupil support to the standards required by the

academy and appropriate external bodies. Duties will include, but not be limited to:

1.1 Support for pupils

• Support pupils to engage and interact with others and in take part in activities led by the

teacher

• Set challenging and demanding expectations and promote self-esteem and develop

independent learning

• Provide feedback to pupils in relation to progress and achievement under guidance of the

teacher

• Promote the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils

• Supervise and provide particular support for pupils, including those with special needs,

ensuring their safety and access to learning activities

• Assist with the reviewing of SEN Support Plans

• Establish productive working relationships with pupils and parents/ carers and interact

with them according to individual needs

• To act as a key worker to individual or groups of children

1.2 Support for the teacher

• Create and maintain a purposeful, orderly and supportive environment and assist with

the display of pupils’ work

• Use strategies, in liaison with the teacher, to support pupils to achieve learning outcomes

• Assist with the planning of learning activities

• Monitor pupils’ responses to learning activities and accurately record

achievement/progress as directed

• Provide detailed and regular feedback to teachers on pupil’s achievement, progress and

next steps

• Promote good pupil behaviour, dealing promptly with conflict and incidents in line with

established policy and encourage pupils to take responsibility for their own behaviour

• Establish constructive relationships with parents/carers

• Administer routine tests and undertake routine marking of pupil’s work

• Provide clerical/admin support e.g. photocopying, typing, filing, money, administer

coursework etc.

1.3 Support for the curriculum

• Undertake structured and agreed learning activities/teaching interventions adjusting

activities according to pupil responses

• Undertake interventions linked to local and national learning strategies e.g. literacy,

numeracy etc.

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• Support the use of ICT in learning activities and develop pupils’ competence and

independence in its use

• Prepare, maintain and use equipment/resources required to meet the lesson

plans/relevant learning activity and assist pupils in their use

Support for Trust/School

• Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, health,

safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an

appropriate person

• Be aware of and support difference and ensure all pupils have equal access to

opportunities to learn and develop

• Appreciate and support the role of other professionals

• Attend and participate in relevant meetings as required

• Take an active part in all key school events such as performances and open events

• From time to time, to meet the needs of the school, you may be asked but not

automatically expected to work hours additional to your normal working hours. The

school will give you as much notice as possible and you will be paid/recompensed for

such work. Examples where this might be required are for example, relevant key school

events such as performances, trips, clubs, training and residentials

• Assist with the clerical duties of the administration team as required from time to time

and as appropriate to your role

• Contribute to the overall ethos/work/aims of the Trust/school

• Participate in relevant training, other learning activities and performance management as

required

• Ensure display boards are kept up to date and in good order as appropriate and required

• To undertake any other duties and responsibilities, commensurate with the level of the

post, as may be determined after negotiation between management, the postholder and

appropriate trade unions

• Team responsibilities – All educational support staff are considered part of the overall

support team and may be required to provide assistance to colleagues in other areas from

time to time commensurate with the role, skillset and grade.

Further statement:

The above duties are not exhaustive, and the post holder may be required to undertake tasks, roles and responsibilities as may be reasonably assigned to them by the Headteacher/Principal.

The job description and allocation of particular responsibilities will be kept under review and may be amended via consultation with individuals, the governing body or board of trustees and/or senior leadership team as required. Trade union representation will be welcomed in any such discussions.