Level 2 Teaching Assistant - EYFS

We are seeking to appoint a Level 2 EYFS Teaching Assistant to work at Hillsborough Primary School 2 days a week and Meynell Primary School 3 days a week to start as soon as possible 

The successful candidate will demonstrate the following:

SUPPORT FOR PUPILS

•Use specialist (curricular/learning) skills/training/experience to support pupils

•Assist with the development and implementation of support plans

•Establish productive working relationships with pupils, acting as a role model and setting high expectations

•Promote the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils within the classroom

•Support pupils consistently whilst recognising and responding to their individual needs 

•Encourage pupils to interact and work co-operatively with others and engage all pupils in activities

•Promote independence and employ strategies to recognise and reward achievement of self-reliance

•Provide feedback to pupils in relation to progress and achievement 

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SUPPORT FOR THE TEACHER

•Work with the teacher to establish an appropriate learning environment

•Work with the teacher in lesson planning, evaluating and adjusting lessons/work plans as appropriate

•Monitor and evaluate pupils’ responses to learning activities through observation and planned recording of achievement against predetermined learning objectives

•Provide objective and accurate feedback and reports as required, to the teacher on pupil achievement, progress and other matters, ensuring the availability of appropriate evidence

•Be responsible for keeping and updating records as agreed with the teacher, contributing to reviews of systems/records as requested

•Undertake marking of pupils’ work and accurately record achievement/progress

•Promote positive values, attitudes and good pupil behaviour, dealing promptly with conflict and incidents in line with established policy and encourage pupils to take responsibility for their own behaviour

•Liaise sensitively and effectively with parents/carers as agreed with the teacher within your role/responsibility and participate in feedback sessions/meetings with parents with, or as directed 

•Administer and assess routine tests and invigilate exams/tests

•Provide general clerical/admin. support e.g. administer coursework, produce worksheets for agreed activities etc. 

SUPPORT FOR THE CURRICULUM  

Implement agreed learning activities/teaching programmes, adjusting activities according to pupil responses/needs

Implement local and national learning strategies e.g. literacy, numeracy, early years and make effective use of opportunities provided by other learning activities to support the development of relevant skills

Support the use of ICT in learning activities and develop pupils’ competence and independence in its use

Help pupils to access learning activities through specialist support 

Determine the need for, prepare and maintain general and specialist equipment and resources 

SUPPORT FOR THE SCHOOL  

Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person

Be aware of and support difference and ensure all pupils have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop

Contribute to the overall ethos/work/aims of the school

Establish constructive relationships and communicate with other agencies/professionals, in liaison with the teacher, to support achievement and progress of pupils 

Attend and participate in regular meetings

Participate in training and other learning activities as required

Recognise own strengths and areas of expertise and use these to advise and support others

Provide appropriate guidance and supervision and assist in the training and development of staff as appropriate

Undertake planned supervision of pupils’ out of school hours learning activities

Supervise pupils on visits, trips and out of school activities as required

Any other duties and responsibilities appropriate to the grade and role

All the above duties and responsibilities to be carried out in accordance with Tapton School Academy Trust Policies, Standing Orders and current legislation with an emphasis on Customer Care, Equal Opportunities, Data Protection and Health and Safety.