Trainee School Support Assistant

THE EMPLOYER IS: ST. JOHN'S PSThis generic job description has been created solely for the purpose of administering the DfC Job Start scheme. It is intended to provide an outline of the duties that the postholder will be expected to undertake/assist with across a number of roles within a school environment.

The postholder will be expected to assist with some or all of the following areas of work and the associated duties within each area are outlined in the responsibilities.

• Under the direction of the class teacher assist with the educational support and care of the pupils in a designated class or classes, in or outside the classroom.
• Assist the teacher in the efficient running of the class.
• Participate in classroom activities, under the direction of the class teacher. (e.g. supervising play and cloakrooms including handwashing and toileting).
• Prepare work for pupils as directed by, and in support of, the teacher.
• Set up, clear away and regularly clean equipment.
• Prepare material for play sessions e.g. making dough, paste, cutting paper, costume preparation, involvement in school dramatic activities etc.
• Assist staff to ensure as far as possible a safe environment for pupils.
• Assist with classroom administration, e.g. collecting dinner money, lost property etc.
• Duplicate written materials, assist with production of charts and displays.
• Assist pupils with toileting/personal hygiene/dressing including the use of basic toileting aids.
• Assist with the safe mobility and general supervision of the pupil/s within school premises, including the playground.
• Accompany teachers, with groups on outings e.g. swimming and educational outings.
• Assist with the supervision of children on the school premises throughout the mid-day break (i.e. the interval between the close of morning school and the re-opening of school in the afternoon).
• Assist in the supervision of children in all areas of the school and ground in order that health and safety regulations are observed.
• Supervise children consuming meals and packed lunches.
• Collection of dinner tickets where appropriate.
• The distribution of meals within the dining area as appropriate.
• Ancillary associated duties (e.g., cleaning up spillages, ensuring tables are cleared and cleaned, removal of litter from all areas used for the consumption of food including packed lunches, etc).
• Assisting children where necessary.
• To provide basic administrative, clerical and secretarial support to the Principal, school staff and Board of Governors.
• Assist with the operation of manual and/or computerised information systems in connection with pupils, staff, budgets, meals, maintenance, examinations, care, medical services, recruitment, transport, etc.
• Assist with the operation the telephone/switchboard, receive visitors and provide hospitality as required.
• Provide word processing/typing, filing, duplication and photocopying in support of administrative processes, including the use of e-mail, intranet, and internet facilities, where appropriate.
• Sort, screen and distribute mail.

• No qualifications or previous experience required as training will be provided.
• Demonstrable evidence of having an ability to work well with children. Demonstrable evidence of having an ability to work as part of a team (this may be in a formal/informal environment).
• Ability to use initiative.
• Ability to provide a customer and child focused approach.
• Ability to communicate effectively with others.
• Willingness to undertake job related training.
• Evidence of how your experience and approach to work reflect the school’s values/ethos. You will find information about the school’s values/ethos on our school website.
• Have experience of working with children in a formal environment (e.g., school, nursery, playgroup).
• Have demonstrable experience in the use of computer packages.

The Employer is: ST. JOHN'S PSJobStart Opportunity - Working Hours Information
- Standard

Hours:

up to 25 hours per week.

- Flexible/Reduced

Hours:

May be available upon approval by a Work Coach.

- Additional

Hours:

The employer may offer extra hours depending on availability. This should be discussed directly with the…