Teaching Assistant Level 1 (1-1 Support)

We are currently seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and innovative Level 1 Teaching Assistant who will provide one to one support to a pupil with additional needs. This post is temporary until 31 August 2027. The role will involve support in the classroom for a young person with special educational needs and general classroom assistance. As well as having very good numeracy, literacy and communication skills the successful candidate will ideally have experience of working with pupils with additional needs and have an understanding of primary curriculums and be keen to help young people realise their potential. Experience of working with young people in a school setting is desirable.

We are looking for:

Someone who is an excellent role model, creative and motivational Someone who is able to inspire and challenge young people Someone with exciting ideas who can build on existing good practice Job description The post holder must at all times carry out their responsibilities within the spirit of the school and trust policies and within the framework of legislation relating to academies and education, with particular regard to the statutory responsibilities of the trust and the governing body of the school. The specific duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to: Specific duties and responsibilities SUPPORT FOR PUPILS

• Attend to the pupils’ personal needs, and implement related personal programmes, including social, health, physical, hygiene, first aid and welfare matters
• Supervise and support pupils ensuring their safety and access to learning
• Establish good relationships with pupils, acting as a role model and being aware of and responding appropriately to individual needs
• Promote the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils
• Encourage pupils to interact with others and engage in activities led by the teacher
• Encourage pupils to act independently as appropriate SUPPORT FOR THE TEACHER

• Prepare classroom as directed for lessons and clear afterwards and assist with the display of pupils’ work
• Be aware of pupil problems/progress/achievements and report to the teacher as agreed
• Undertake pupil record keeping as requested
• Support the teacher in managing pupil behaviour, reporting difficulties as appropriate
• Gather/report information from/to parents/carers as directed
• Provide administrative support e.g. photocopying SUPPORT FOR THE CURRICULUM

• Support pupils to understand instructions
• Support pupils in respect of local and national learning strategies e.g. literacy, numeracy, KS1/2, early years, as directed by the teacher
• Support pupils in using basic ICT as directed
• Prepare and maintain equipment/resources as directed by the teacher and assist pupils in their use Support for the trust/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.

Work in a flexible way to respond to the needs of the trust and to fulfil other duties and responsibilities appropriate to the grade and role as and when required. Be aware of and support difference and ensure equal opportunities for all. Appreciate and support the role of other professionals. Attend and participate in relevant meetings as required. Contribute to the overall ethos/work/aims of the trust/schools. Participate in relevant training, other learning activities and performance management as required. Team responsibilities: all staff are considered part of the overall trust team and may be required to provide assistance to colleagues in other areas from time to time commensurate with the role, skillset and grade. From time to time, to meet the needs of the trust, you may be asked but not expected to work hours additional to your normal working hours. The trust will give you as much notice as possible and you will be paid/recompensed for such work. Situations where this might be required are, for example: relevant key school events such as open evenings, exam results days, trips, clubs, training etc. Changes to these duties The above duties are not exhaustive, and the post holder may be required to undertake tasks, roles and responsibilities as may be reasonably assigned to them by the Headteacher. The job description and allocation of particular responsibilities will be kept under review and may be amended via consultation with individuals, the governing body or board of trustees and/or senior leadership team as required. Trade union representation will be welcomed in any such discussions.