Teaching Assistant

Job Title: Teaching Assistant

Location: Wakefield

Salary: The actual salary for the post is £6,565.98 for the duration of the contract (Grade G1, £19,774.00 FTE).

Job Type: Temporary

The Role:

• The post is temporary until the 8th July 2022 and is Term Time only (including INSET). The total weekly hours are 25 per week, working Mondays to Fridays from 8.15 am until 1.15 pm.

• An offer of employment will be subject to the receipt of 2 references considered satisfactory to WGSF, a satisfactory DBS (Disclosure and Barring service) check, evidence of eligibility to work in the UK, relevant qualifications and a satisfactory health questionnaire. An appointment with the Foundation is also subject to the satisfactory completion of a probationary period of 6 months.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Work alongside other members of the team and with teachers to establish and maintain an appropriate learning environment.
• To liaise with and work alongside others in producing displays.
• Establish good relationships with pupils, acting as a role model and being aware of and responding appropriately to individual needs.
• Set up the learning environment as directed for activities, maintaining a tidy area and clearing away at the end of the school day.
• To work, on a one to one basis or a small group of pupils, as directed and instructed by the teacher, ensuring learning activities are recorded and progress noted.
• To work with individuals or small groups of pupils providing support as required in all aspects of the curriculum.
• To support the teacher by carrying out whole group activities when asked to do so.
• To assist the teacher with pastoral matters.
• Under the direction of the teacher, monitor and evaluate pupil responses to learning activities through observation and recording achievement.
• Provide objective and accurate feedback and reports as required to the teacher.
• Promote positive values, attitudes and good pupil behaviour, dealing promptly with conflict and incidents and/or reporting any concerns as necessary in line with established policy and encourage pupils to take responsibility for their own behaviour.
• To produce teaching resources and perform regular administrative tasks as required e.g. preparing workbooks, photocopying, filing etc.
• To accompany and supervise pupils on visits, trips and out of school activities as required with emphasis on the learning objectives of the activity.
• Playground supervision and other supervision of pupils e.g. in the dining hall to oversee the health, safety and general behaviour of the children.
• Attend to the children’s physical welfare, provide support when ill and act as first aider as part of a team.

The Candidate:

The following are the essential criteria to undertake the job competently:

• Relevant NVQ Level 2 qualification in Child Care for working with children.
• A minimum of one year’s exp.0erience working with or caring for children, preferably in the age range 3-7.
• Able to relate well to children and adults (colleagues and parents).
• Understanding of principles of child development and learning processes.
• Good literacy/numeracy skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the children, staff and parents.
• To be confident in using emails and Interactive White Boards.
• Able to use own initiative and work independently.
• Flexible and able to adapt to changing demands.
• Able to work constructively as part of a small team.
• Ability to use relevant technology e.g. ICT to support learning.
• Willing to participate in extracurricular activities.
• Patience, tact and diplomacy.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle such information sensitively.
• Relevant knowledge of paediatric first aid (or willingness to be trained).
• An understanding of child protection.
• An empathy with the ethos and values of WGSF.

Benefits:

• Annual holiday entitlement is 4 weeks holiday per annum (increasing to 5 weeks after 5 full years’ service) and in addition 10 statutory days. A further 3 concessionary days are given at Christmas.
• Free car parking at the playing fields.
• Access to our 24 hour Employee Assistance Programme.

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Candidates with experience or relevant job titles of; Educational Support Assistant, Special Educational Needs Assistant, Learning Support Worker, LSA, LSW, Learning Support Assistant, Teaching Support Assistant, Teaching Assistant, Learning Difficulties, Support Worker, Learning Assistant will be considered for this role.