Teaching Assistant

• Woodbridge Primary School, Woodbridge, Suffolk IP12 1SS
• £23,114 - £23,893 pro rata
• 30 hours per week (term time only)*
• Fixed term to 31 March 2025
• Reference: 5397
• Required as soon as possible

• Monday – Friday,12.15pm - 6:15pm.

Reporting to the Deputy Headteacher.

We are a sought after, one form entry primary school located in the centre of the popular town of Woodbridge. We are rated as a ‘Good’ school by Ofsted and are a seeking an enthusiastic and engaging member of staff to support our pupils across Key Stage 1 and Early Years Foundation Stage as well joining our lunchtime and after school club teams to enrich the provision for our pupils.

You will:

• work with class teachers to raise the learning and attainment of pupils by contributing to planning and assessment as required
• promote pupils’ independence, self-esteem and social inclusion
• give support to pupils, individually or in groups to facilitate learning
• respond to the needs and individual starting point of pupils
• contribute to a safe, purposeful and positive lunchtime for pupils across the school
• enrich wrap around care for pupils.

Duties and responsibilities

Teaching and learning:

• demonstrate an informed and efficient approach to teaching and learning by adopting relevant strategies to support the work of the teacher and increase achievement of all pupils including, where appropriate, those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND)
• promote, support and facilitate inclusion by encouraging participation of all pupils in learning and extracurricular activities
• support the teaching of a broad and balanced curriculum aimed at pupils achieving their full potential in all areas of learning
• use effective behaviour management strategies consistently in line with the school’s policy and procedures
• support class teachers with maintaining good order and discipline among pupils, managing behaviour effectively to ensure a good and safe learning environment
• organise and manage teaching space and resources to help maintain a stimulating and safe learning environment
• observe pupil performance and pass observations on to the class teacher and SENCo if required
• supervise a class if the teacher is temporarily unavailable
• use ICT skills to advance pupils’ learning
• undertake any other relevant duties given by the class teacher.

Planning:

• contribute to effective assessment and planning by supporting the monitoring, recording and reporting of pupil performance and progress as appropriate to the level of the role
• prepare session overviews and next steps in line with individual’s personalised learning plans / Educational Healthcare Plans etc
• prepare the classroom for lessons including preparation of resources and the outside learning space
• working with staff, parents / carers and relevant professionals
• communicate effectively with other staff members and pupils, and with parents and carers under the direction of the class teacher
• communicate your knowledge and understanding of pupils to other school staff and education, health and social care professionals, so that informed decision making can take place on interventions and provision
• contribute to meetings with parents and carers by providing feedback on pupil progress, attainment and barriers to learning, as directed by teachers
• with the class teacher, keep other professionals accurately informed of performance and progress, or concerns you may have about the pupils you work with
• understand your role in order to be able to work collaboratively with classroom teachers and other colleagues, including specialist advisory teachers
• collaborate and work with colleagues and other relevant professionals within and beyond the school
• develop effective professional relationships with colleagues.

Health and safety:

• promote the safety and wellbeing of pupils, and help to safeguard pupils’ wellbeing by following the requirements of Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) and our school’s child protection policy
• look after children who are upset or have had accidents.

Professional development:

• help keep your own knowledge and understanding relevant and up-to-date by reflecting on your own practice, liaising with school leaders, and identifying relevant professional development to improve personal effectiveness
• take opportunities to build the appropriate skills, qualifications, and / or experience needed for the role, with support from the school
• take part in the school’s appraisal procedures.

Safeguarding:

• work in line with statutory safeguarding guidance (e.g. Keeping Children Safe in Education, Prevent) and our safeguarding and child protection policies
• promote the safeguarding of all pupils in the school
• you will be required to follow school policies and the staff code of conduct.

Please note, this is illustrative of the general nature and level of responsibility of the role. It is not a comprehensive list of all tasks that you will carry out. You may be required to do other duties appropriate to the level of the role, as directed by the headteacher or line manager.

We will offer you:

• enthusiastic, motivated and well behaved children with good attitudes to learning
• supportive, encouraging colleagues, parents and governors
• a beautiful, environment in which to work.

Please read thePerson Specification (docx)

If you would like any further information, please email the School Business Manager on office@woodbridgeprimary.suffolk.sch.uk or call (01394) 382516

Please complete theApplication Form (docx)and read theGuidance Notes (docx)

Please return your application to the school at Wilkinson Way, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP12 1SS.

Woodbridge Primary School is committed to creating a diverse workforce. We will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, religion, belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy, maternity, age, disability, marriage or civil partnership.