Higher Level Teaching Assistant

St James’ CofE Primary School has established a happy, warm and welcoming environment where pupils are encouraged to aim high and be the very best they can be. We believe that the best education can be accessed through creativity and we aim to present an interesting curriculum that is broad and balanced to help pupils learn. We are looking to appoint a highly motivated and experienced Higher Level Teaching Assistant with experience of supporting children, who is passionate about children’s learning, has a positive attitude and is able to fit in with our hardworking staff team to nurture, target and enable all of our children to thrive. This role is for 2 days a week, term time only. PURPOSE OF JOB Support the class teacher and/or SENCo in the teaching and welfare of children to enhance their learning needs. To teach whole classes during PPA time and occasional cover during absence of teachers. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES Teach a class of pupils ensuring pupil progress and attainment. Provide feedback to pupils and report to teachers in order to support progress and attainment. Support the class teacher with 1:1 pupils or groups to ensure significant impact on pupil achievement. Assist the teacher with observation and monitoring of the progress of our pupils, maintaining accurate records where necessary. Act as a role model to others. Follow the Behaviour Policy at all times. Be aware of vulnerable groups, specifically Pupil Premium pupils to ensure equal learning opportunities. Know and follow all the schools polices, especially around safeguarding. Participate in training and other learning activities. Support the class teacher in maintenance of a clean, orderly and safe working environment making sure that equipment/resources/materials are set out on time and as per instructions received and used safely to enable pupils to meet their learning targets. Attend staff meetings to ensure own continuing professional development. Work independently and as part of a team effectively. Be flexible with effective time management skills. Support the calm, nurturing classroom environment. Contribute to the overall work/aims of the school and appreciate and support the role of colleagues and other professionals to enable the school fulfils its development plans. Participate and supervise pupils in off-site activities as directed by the teacher, SENCo or Headteacher (for example school visits or sporting events). Supervise during playtimes to ensure the continued safety of the children. Undertake training and other learning activities and attend relevant meetings (within contracted hours) as required to ensure own continuing professional development. Such other duties as the Headteacher may from time to time direct. Informal visits to the school are both welcomed and encouraged. Please contact the school office on office@stjames.medway.sch.uk to arrange an appointment for a school tour with the Headteacher, who can give you more details about what the role entails. If you would like a snapshot view of what you can expect to find when you come for your visit please look at our school website St James Church of England Primary Academy - Home