Teaching Assistant

St Augustine's of Canterbury RC Primary School are seeking to recruit a confident, highly skilled and organised individual to join the school as a Teaching Assistant Level 2B. This position is for 16.25 hours per week: Monday to Friday 8:40am - 11:55am. The successful applicant should have the appropriate NVQ level 2 or above qualification and have experience of working with children, experience of working in a classroom, strong organisation, time management and communication skills to support the Teacher within the class. Under the general supervision and direction of the teacher, to plan and implement learning activities for individuals and groups. To monitor pupil progress and provide feedback to the class teacher and establish supportive and constructive relationships with pupils, parents and carers. To provide short term cover for classes to which the Teaching Assistant is normally assigned, when the class teacher is unexpectedly unavailable. Your duties and responsibilities will include: SUPPORT FOR PUPILS Under the general supervision and direction of the teacher to implement structured learning activities for individuals and groups of pupils. To undertake activities in order to monitor the personal social and emotional needs of pupils. To develop positive relationships with pupils to promote pupil progress and attainment. To assist in the devising of pupil's individual targets and their monitoring and review. Support pupils as part of a planned inclusion programme To implement specific programmes with individual pupils or groups appropriate to the developmental needs of individual children throughout different curriculum areas. To assist in the development of varying skills that support pupils' learning. To assist in the specific medical/care needs of pupils when specific training has been undertaken, including intimate care. SUPPORT FOR THE TEACHER To monitor and record pupil progress and developmental needs. To produce relevant classroom resources. To undertake classroom administrative tasks including the maintenance of records. To assist in pupil supervision and assist in the management of pupil behaviour. To provide short-term cover for classes to which the Teaching Assistant is normally assigned, when the class teacher is unexpectedly unavailable. To provide information to the class teacher to assist in the planning of work programmes. To liaise with the school's nominated person in respect of pupil absence. To assist with the arrangements for out of school learning activities including the administration of work experience. To provide clerical and administrative support including the collection and recording of money. Administer routine tests, assist in the invigilation of exams and undertake routine marking of pupils work SUPPORT FOR THE SCHOOL To assist in providing an atmosphere in which effective learning can take place. To support the promotion of positive relationships with parents, carers and outside agencies. To work within school policies and procedures. To attend staff training as appropriate. To take care for their own and other people's health and safety. To be aware of the confidential nature of issues related to home/pupil/teacher/school work. SUPPORT FOR THE CURRICULUM To assist the delivery of educational and developmental work programmes. To support the use of ICT in learning activities In addition, other duties at the same responsibility level may be interchanged with/added to this list at any time. If you feel you have the right skills and attributes we are looking for, then we will be delighted to hear from you.