KS1 Teaching Assistant Level 1

Contributes to providing a warm and welcoming environment within early year’s classes where children and carers can feel valued and obtain positive help and support from a range of activities.

The post receives direction from and is accountable to the EYFS Lead or other senior member of staff.

TYPICAL TASKS

Teaching Assistant Level 1 will:

Curriculum support:

·       Support children’s learning as directed, in line with the principles of good practice and as defined by the Foundation Stage Guidance, to foster independence and self-esteem.

·        Model use of language to exploit the area of learning.

·        Discuss and interact with children using language relevant to the curriculum.

·        Encourage children to think by asking open-ended questions.

Support for students:

·        Provide children with support as specified by teacher/manager. Could include reading a story or helping with physical difficulties whilst encouraging independence (e.g. with personal cleanliness, putting on shoes etc.)

·        Identify and report uncharacteristic behaviour patterns in children and report these to the EYFS Lead.

·        Support children in accessing the curriculum through interaction using appropriate language (including other forms of communication, e.g. makaton) and, with younger children, extend play-based learning in both the indoor and outdoor classroom.

·        Encourage and reinforce positive interactions between children working within any behaviour targets set.

·        Assist with the supervision of children, for example, as they arrive/leave.

·        Provide comfort as appropriate and arrange immediate care for minor accidents, upsets and ailments and report serious problems and perceived instances of danger or risk to health to the EYFS Lead.

·        Have an understanding or special educational needs as defined in the SEN Code of Practice.

Support to the EYFS Lead:

·        Assist in day-to-day management of the learning environment, e.g. preparing/clearing learning resources; reporting damaged/faulty items to the teacher; contributing to class/school displays, preparation of art areas etc.

·        Contribute to record keeping – e.g. provide relevant verbal information to contribute to the planning and review of children’s learning, records and reports.

·        Provide feedback to the teacher about the learning activities, responses to them and the support provided.

·        Assist in the management of children’s behaviour.

·        Undertake routine administrative tasks.

·        Sort and tidy cupboards.

·        Cleaning up.

Person Specification:

·        Have at least GCSE/GCE in literacy and numeracy

·        Be committed to own professional development, and be willing to undertake other appropriate training

·        Have completed TA induction programme

·        Understand special educational needs

·        Knowledge of school rules, procedures, policies

·        Be able to understand and support early years/foundation stage

·        Be able to use technology as a learning tool – e.g. computer, video

·        Able to operate technological equipment – e.g. photocopier, digital camera

·        Able to relate well to children and adults

·        Have good communication and listening skills, including able to use basic sign language

·        Able to take direction but also take initiative when required

·        Have experience of working with children of age with which post is concerned, previous experience of work as a TA required

·        Can solve straightforward problems and respond to unforeseen circumstances (e.g. hazards, accidents etc.)

If you are ready for the challenge, contact Carruthers.r2@welearn365.com

for a visit or email your CV, letter of application and a completed GST

application form to apply. For further information or to arrange a discussion

with Mrs Schirwing – Assistant Head, please email Carruthers.r2@welearn365.com.

Diversity, equity and inclusion are at the heart of what we value as an organisation. The Griffins Trust is an equal opportunities employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability or any other status protected by law.

Completed applications should be sent to Carruthers.r2@welearn365.com by

12pm on Friday 13th September. Interviews are provisionally scheduled for w/c Monday 16th September 2024.