Teaching Assistant

What skills and experience we're looking for

The successful candidate will work with teachers to support teaching and learning, providing general and specific assistance to pupils and staff under the direction and supervision of the classroom teacher.

• Work with individuals or small groups of pupils in the classroom under the direct supervision of teaching staff and provide feedback to the teacher.
• Support pupils to understand instructions and support independent learning and inclusion of all pupils.
• Support the teacher in behaviour management and keeping pupils on task.
• Support pupils in social and emotional well‑being, reporting problems to the teacher as appropriate.
• Prepare and clear up learning environment and resources, including photocopying, filing and the display and presentation of pupils’ work and contribute to maintaining a safe environment.
• Teaching Assistants in this role may also undertake some, or all of the following:
  • Record pupil data as required.
  • Support children’s learning through play.
  • Assist with break‑time supervision including facilitating games and activities.
  • Assist with escorting pupils on educational visits.
  • Support pupils in using ICT.
  • Invigilate exams and tests.
  • Assist pupils with eating, dressing and hygiene, as required, whilst encouraging independence.
  • Support pupils on a one‑to‑one basis in line with the requirements of an EHCP.
  • To present a positive personal image, contributing to a welcoming school environment which supports equal opportunities for all.
  • To perform, in accordance with any directions, which may reasonably be given to you by your Line Manager or Headteacher from time to time, such particular duties as may reasonably be assigned.

The duties and responsibilities in this job description are not exhaustive. The postholder may be required to undertake other duties that may be required from time to time within the general scope of the post. Any such duties should not substantially change the general character of the post. Duties and responsibilities outside of the general scope of this grade of post will be with the consent of the postholder.

The postholder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with LAAT Equal Opportunities policies.

The postholder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with the LAAT Health and Safety policies and procedures.

All employees need to be aware of the possible abuse of children and vulnerable adults and if you are concerned you need to follow the Academies’ Safeguarding Policy. In addition, employees working with children have a responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of during their work.

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The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will require the successful applicant to undertake an enhanced criminal record check via the DBS.

A very warm welcome to Spalding Parish Church of England Day School (SPCEDS). SPCEDS is a large three form Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School in Spalding south Lincolnshire with close links to the Parish Church of St Mary and St Nicolas. As an inclusive church school, we take pride in developing the spiritual and moral education of all children based on basic Christian principles.

Our Christian values-based school imparts knowledge, celebrates curiosity and creativity, encourages growth and use of initiative and builds cultural capital through an inspiring, broad and engaging curriculum, where learning is at the heart of all we do. Our children learn to become resilient and self‑assured in a safe, inclusive and nurturing community. Everyone is challenged and encouraged to thrive and achieve as individuals, preparing them for their role as caring and active citizens and enabling them to make a difference within the local community and within a modern world.

Wholly inclusive, striving for fulfilment, empowering the flourishing of our world.

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