Teaching Assistant

Monday to Friday Term time only - Before and after school clubs with club provision possibly running up to 5pm. Hours to be discussed upon appointment.

Please contact the school office for an OCC application form.

Visits to the school are strongly encouraged.

Job Description

To work under the instruction/guidance of teaching/senior staff to undertake work/care/support programmes, to enable access to learning for pupils and to assist the teacher in the management of pupils and the classroom. Work may be carried out in the classroom or outside the main teaching area.

SUPPORT FOR PUPILS

· Supervise and provide support for pupils, including those with special needs, ensuring their safety and access to learning activities.

· Assist with the development and implementation of Individual Education/Behaviour Plans and Personal Care programmes.

· Establish constructive relationships with pupils and interact with them according to individual needs.

· Promote the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils.

· Encourage pupils to interact with others and engage in activities led by the teacher.

· Set challenging and demanding expectations and promote self-esteem and independence.

· Provide feedback to pupils in relation to progress and achievement under guidance of the teacher.

Will include 1:1 EHCP/SEND support (linked to fix hours and linked to continuation of additional SEN funding by the LEA)

Ability to work 1:1 and in small group SEND and EHCP support capacity.

SUPPORT FOR TEACHERS

· Create and maintain a purposeful, orderly and supportive environment, in accordance with lesson.

plans and assist with the display of pupils’ work.

· Use strategies, in liaison with the teacher, to support pupils to achieve learning goals.

· 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, problems etc.

· 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 invigilate exams and undertake routine marking of pupils’ work.

· Provide clerical/admin. support e.g., photocopying, typing, filing, money, administer coursework etc.

SUPPORT FOR THE CURRICULUM

· Undertake structured and agreed learning activities/teaching programmes, adjusting activities according to pupil responses.

· Undertake programmes linked to local and national learning strategies e.g., literacy, numeracy, KS2, early years recording achievement and progress and feeding back to the teacher.

· 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 THE 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.

· Contribute to the overall ethos/work/aims of the school.

· Appreciate and support the role of other professionals.

· Attend and participate in relevant meetings as required.

· Participate in training and other learning activities and performance development as required.

· Assist with the supervision of pupils out of lesson times, including before and after school and at lunchtime.

· Accompany teaching staff and pupils on visits, trips and out of school activities as required and take responsibility for a group under the supervision of the teacher.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Experience

· Working with or caring for children of relevant age.

Qualifications

· Good numeracy/literacy skills

· Completion of DfES Teacher Assistant Induction Programme

· NVQ 2 for Teaching Assistants or equivalent qualifications or experience

· Training in the relevant learning strategies e.g., literacy

· First aid training/training as appropriate

Knowledge & Skills

· Effective use of ICT to support learning.

· Use of other equipment technology – video, photocopier

· Understanding of relevant polices/codes of practice and awareness of relevant legislation.

· General understanding of national/foundation stage curriculum and other basic learning programmes/strategies

· Basic understanding of child development and learning

· Ability to self-evaluate learning needs and actively seek learning opportunities.

· Ability to relate well to children and adults.

· Work constructively as part of a team, understanding classroom roles and responsibilities and your own position within these.

GDPR

All personal information held by the council's HR service is collected, processed, and stored in accordance with the Data Protection Act 1998 and, from 25th May 2018, the General Data Protection Regulations.

In accordance with these Data Protection regulations, the council's legal basis for the collecting, processing and storing your personal information is the management of a contract - that is, this contract with you as the employee of the council.

When your employment at the council ends, your personnel file will be retained for 25 years in accordance with the retention schedule and then will be deleted. Details of the retention schedule can be found using the following link: https://intranet.oxfordshire.gov.uk/cms/content/records-management.

Oxfordshire County Council has a duty to protect the public funds it administers and may use the information you provide for the prevention and detection of fraud within this authority. This includes sharing your information with government departments and organisations. The council may also share information with its external auditors.

General Responsibilities

To take appropriate responsibility for one’s own health, safety and welfare and the health and safety of pupils, visitors, and work colleagues in accordance with the requirements of legislation and locally adopted policies, including taking responsibilities for raising any concerns with an appropriate manager.

Whilst every effort has been made to explain the main duties and responsibilities of the post, each individual task undertaken may not be identified.

Employees will be expected to comply with any reasonable request from a manager to undertake work of a similar level that is not specified in the job description.

Employees will be expected to work in accordance with the Dignity at Work Policy and are responsible for following all Safeguarding, Prevent and Keeping Children Safe in Education policies and procedures.

Duties and Responsibilities

To take appropriate responsibility for one’s own health, safety and welfare and the health and safety of pupils, visitors, and all members of the school community in accordance with the requirements of the D. Of E. latest Guidance and the most up to date School Risk assessment/assessments.

Safer Recruitment

Oxfordshire Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post involves the type of work with children and young people that requires applicants to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post. All users are considered confidentially and according to the nature of the role and information.

Interview Date: Thursday 16th May (pm)

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From £23,114.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• On-site parking
• Referral programme

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• GCSE or equivalent (preferred)

Experience:

• Childcare: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 13/05/2024
Reference ID: Shenington
Expected start date: 20/05/2024