Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant
Pertemps are currently recruiting for a Teaching Assistant on behalf of our client based in Telford, Shropshire on a Term Time Only basis.
The purpose of the role will be to work under the instruction/guidance of the SENDCo to support pupils with Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities in the school and undertake curriculum support programmes, to enable access to learning for pupils.
Support for Pupils:
• Supervise and provide support for pupils, including those with special needs/disabilities, ensuring their safety and access to learning activities.
• Assist with the development and implementation of Individual Education/Behaviour Plans
• 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.
Support for Teachers:
• Ensure full support for the entirety of the lesson is provided for staff and pupils.
• 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 pupils’ 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 and KS3, 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.
• Be aware of and support to ensure all pupils have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop.
Support for the Academy:
• Develop contact with families and carers of identified pupils to support action plans and the achievement of targets.
• Assist with the supervision of pupils out of lesson times, e.g. lunchtimes, sports day.
• Accompany staff and pupils on visits, trips and out of school activities as required and take responsibility for a group of pupils under the supervision of the teacher.
• Attend and participate in relevant meetings as required.
Ideal Candidate:
• Teaching Assistant qualification Level 2 Award in Support Work in Schools or Level 2 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools (or equivalent)
• Numeracy/literacy skills – equivalent to NVQ level 2/GCSE in Maths and English
• Ability to relate well to pupils and adults.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team, understanding Academy roles and responsibilities, and your own position within these.
• Excellent communication and listening skills.
• Ability to organise own work.
• Willingness to undertake the training required for the role and a strong commitment to personal continued professional development.
• Awareness of the needs of employees and a commitment to equality of opportunity.
Hours: Mon-Fri 8.00 to 15.10 | 33.25 hours per week.
Salary: £17,576.55 per annum | Please note: No annual leave is to be taken within term time, and accrued holiday is paid outside of term time.
If you are interested in this role, please click to APPLY. Alternatively, you can send your CV to taylor.butterfield@pertemps.co.uk