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Post 1- Cover Supply and PPA Teaching Assistant
Permanent, it is anticipated this will be initially in Key Stage 2 on our Somers Park site.
Equivalent of 1 day PPA teaching cover a week.
Cover class teachers in case of absence.
30.25 hours- Grade 4- PPA cover- 7.25 hours, Grade 3- 23 hours.
Term time only
Post 2- PPA Teaching Assistant
Permanent, it is anticipated this will be initially in Key Stage 2 on our Somers Park site.
Equivalent of 1 day PPA teaching cover a week.
29.5 hours- Grade 4- PPA cover- 7.25 hours, Grade 2- 22 hours.
Term time only
Job Description
Job Title: Cover Supply and PPA Teaching Assistant
Salary Scale Point: Grade 3 (SCP7-17), Grade 4 (SCP19-22)
Employer: Mercian Educational Trust
Job Purpose
• To work in accordance with the Professional Standards for Teaching Assistants (copy attached)
• To work under the guidance of the class teacher to implement agreed work programmes with individuals or groups of
pupils to promote effective teaching and learning.
• To supervise whole classes during the short-term absence of the class teacher for up to 5 days (with appropriate
supervision of a teacher, not necessarily based in the class). (Post 1)
• To provide general support to the class teacher in the management and organisation of the pupils and the classroom.
• To assist the teacher in creating and maintaining a purposeful, orderly and supportive learning environment.
• To promote the inclusion of all pupils.
• Work may be carried out in the classroom or outside the main teaching area including, by arrangement, the supervision of
pupils in out of school hours activities.
• To contribute to the safeguarding and protection of all pupils
• To support learning and teaching in KS2, through group work and to lead classes in teacher absence for up to 5 days (Post
1)
• To cover a class teacher for PPA time, 1 day per week.
Specific Responsibilities- Teaching Assistant Teaching and Learning
- To be fully involved in all stages of the planning cycle to ensure full and effective evaluation of children’s curriculum experiences, i.e. planning for children’s curriculum experiences, organising and managing learning experiences, intervene in direct experiences; assess quality of experiences and record achievement.
- Supervise the activities of individuals or groups of children to ensure their safety and facilitate their physical and emotional development, using specialist skills.
- Use specialist skills to foster the intellectual and social development of children.
- Monitor individual pupils and report progress, achievements, and concerns to the class teacher.
- Actively engage in the delivery of the educational work programme and activities developed by the class teacher.
- Directly teach individuals and groups of children under the lead of the teacher, and also take the whole class for Cover Supply of absence where appropriately required. (Post 1)
- To cover and lead class teaching (under supervision) for planned PPA days
- 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
- Read and understand lesson plans shared prior to lessons, if available
- Prepare the classroom for lessons
- Contribute to the formulation of Individual Provision Maps including attendance at SEN reviews and other meetings relevant to the service/pupil needs.
- Maintain simple records as directed to enable the assessment of a child’s ability and /or progress.
- Co-ordinate the work and liaise with other Teaching Assistants within the school including on the job training of other Teaching Assistants.
Specific Responsibilities- Teaching Assistant
Working with colleagues and other relevant professionals
- Communicate effectively with other staff members and pupils, and with parents and carers under the direction of the class teacher
- Communicate their 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 intervention and provision
- With the class teacher, keep other professionals accurately informed of performance and progress or concerns they may have about the pupils they work with
- Understand their 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
Whole-school organisation, strategy and development
- Contribute to the development, implementation and evaluation of the school’s policies, practices and procedures, so as to support the school’s values and vision
- Make a positive contribution to the wider life and ethos of the school
Specific Responsibilities- Teaching Assistant Health and Safety
- Promote the safety and wellbeing of pupils, and help to safeguard pupils’ well-being by following the requirements of Keeping Children Safe in Education and our school’s child protection policy
- Look after children who are upset or have had accidents
- Undertake more advanced First Aid training and be prepared to administer according to timetable, or attend in an emergency when required.
Professional Development
- Help keep their own knowledge and understanding relevant and up-to-date by reflecting on their 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
Personal and Professional Conduct
- Uphold public trust in the education profession and maintain high standards of ethics and behaviour, within and outside school
- Have proper and professional regard for the ethos, policies and practices of the school, and maintain high standards of attendance and punctuality
- Demonstrate positive attitudes, values and behaviours to develop and sustain effective relationships with the school community
- Respect individual differences and cultural diversity
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