1:1 Teaching Assistant - Maternity Cover

We are looking to appoint a Maternity Cover Teaching Assistant, with 1:1 duties to join and support our current staff of excellent teachers.

This post is full time, term time only (40 weeks), fixed term maternity cover contract.

Any extra curricular skills, interests or hobbies, such as sport, will be appreciated, but not necessary.

Hours, Salary & Benefits:

Hours: Full time, term time only. 37.5 hour per week, 40 weeks per year.

Salary: £12.47 per hour

Benefits:

• 5% pension contribution
• EV scheme with Octopus
• Cycle to work scheme and shopping discounts
• Means tested staff discount
• Complementary breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks cooked on site by our inhouse chefs
• Pro-rata paid holiday + bank holidays per annum
• Access to the group's counselling scheme
• On site parking
• Friendly and supportive staff room
• Opportunities for career development within the Wishford group of schools

This role will commence in January 25.

Job Description:

• To promote and safeguard the welfare of all pupils, maintaining a constant awareness of all issues relating to child protection and safeguarding.
• To abide by the staff code of conduct.
• To work closely with the teachers regarding termly and weekly planning, and with other staff to ensure continuity and progression.
• To attend weekly Teaching Assistant meeting with the Deputy Head and read the minutes or attend the weekly staff meetings (in accordance with the published schedule).
• To support the teacher in ensuring the child is catered for by well-resourced and planned, differentiated activities.
• To assist the Class Teacher with the rehearsal and direction of children for assemblies, productions and concerts.
• To plan and lead small group and individual teaching and learning sessions.
• To work with the individual child in lessons to ensure they are accessing the learning.
• To share the responsibility for pastoral care of the child and ensure good personal relationships are fostered between the child, themselves and with the staff.
• To participate in overseeing the behaviour and discipline of the children in accordance with the school behaviour policy.
• To liaise closely with the year group teachers who will then liaise with relevant members of the Senior Leadership Team, the SENCO and other staff members regarding any children of concern.
• To be responsible for the organisation of classroom resources ensuring that they are accessible to the child as appropriate.
• To ensure that home-school communication diaries are read daily and comments are written, as appropriate, to ensure good communication.
• To assist with the individual child during lunchtime in the dining hall, helping him to manage to his anxiety with choices.
• To assist with play time during break and lunch times everyday to support the individual, playing creating opportunities for interacting with other pupils.
• To provide first aid for children for minor injuries, and to accompany children to see the first aider coordinator as required.
• To attend assemblies where required.
• To ensure all pupil related paperwork is up-to-date and accurate (e.g. child profiles, health matters, behaviour monitoring etc).
• To meet with parents with the class teacher, when necessary, and to foster good professional relationships and communication.
• To be prepared to market the school by speaking to prospective parents visiting the classroom, and acting as an ambassador for the school.
• To be responsible for care, security, and maintenance of resources and equipment in the classrooms throughout the school.
• To undertake all duties and procedures as specified in the current staff handbook.
• To attend events led by the Parents Association when requested.
• To participate in the appraisal process.
• To attend INSET (start of term and twilight sessions) and undertake continuous professional development.
• To attend Saturday morning Open Mornings (x 3 a year).
• To be a good role model in respect of speech, dress, behaviour and care of equipment.
• To follow the school’s e-safety policy on emails and internet use.

Full job description can be found in the candidate pack.