TEACHING ASSISTANT
Dates: apply by midday on 4th July 2023. Interviews to be held week commencing 9th July 2023.
Job start: ASAP
Salary: NJC L2 Points 4 - 5 (Actual £ 16,605 to £16,908 per annum)
Location: Stewartby, Bedford
Contract type: 33.75 hours per week (08:30 – 15:45), Term time plus 5 days. Part time hours will be considered, but must be able to work a wednesday.
CVs will not be accepted for any posts based in the school.
Marston Vale Middle School are proud of their learning environment where Teaching Assistants play a key role in driving standards and the progress of our pupils.
We believe that our pupils deserve the best and through our collaborative efforts of our staff, pupils, parents and governors, our pupils are achieving their potential. Due to an increase in pupil numbers we are recruiting for additional Teaching Assistants.
Marston Vale Middle School is part of the Chiltern Learning Trust which is a multi-academy trust currently consisting of fifteen secondary, middle and primary schools. Where desired, we encourage Teaching Assistants to take advantage our fantastic teacher training offering through CTG. In the last two years Marston Vale Middle School has supported and employed ECT Teachers from our school who were previously Teaching Assistants.
We offer good financial benefits and exceptional development opportunities:
· A comprehensive induction programme and a supportive working environment
· Exceptional CPD and development opportunities through the Trust’s teaching school alliance and our family of schools
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.
PURPOSE OF POST:
- To support the learning of all pupils, especially those with Special Education Needs such as difficulties with communication and interaction, cognition and learning, social, emotional and mental health, sensory and/or physical.
- Work with targeted groups as agreed with SEND lead.
PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Under the direction of the class teacher and Assistant Headteacher follow agreed lesson plans, support the teaching and learning of individual or groups of pupils, using support strategies appropriate to the needs of pupils, providing feedback and liaising over problems. Facilitate and support the intellectual, social development and behaviour management of pupils, working with the class teachers to support the achievement of literacy and numeracy targets and in other specific curriculum areas. Prepare, develop, maintain and deploy appropriate learning aids, materials and equipment, including ICT, to assist in teaching. Advise on the suitability of such resources including their appropriateness in the culturally and linguistically diverse classroom.
2. Contribute to the planning and teaching and learning for the whole class and/or individual pupils on a short, medium and long-term basis. Contribute to the planning of lessons and work programmes for small groups and the devising of activities and target setting.
3. Contribute to the monitoring, recording and assessment of pupil progress through observation and questioning, against pupil targets (EHCP, Learning/Support Plans) where relevant) keeping detailed records of individual’s progress through pupil tracking sheets, to monitor supported progress on a termly basis.
4. Assist teachers in the evaluation and revision of lessons and work programmes for individuals and groups of pupils.
5. Contribute to the development of a purposeful working atmosphere and implement and monitor the school’s behaviour and any related policies and procedures. Invigilate tests and examinations as directed. Supervise whole groups in particular curriculum activities and the class for agreed periods.
6. Develop and maintain supportive relationships with parents, carers and others of the pupil’s community. Work collaboratively with other agencies and professionals, as necessary, including educational psychologists, health professionals, education welfare officers, to meet the personal and educational needs of individual pupils. Coach and train others in these strategies.
7. Contribute to the care, health and welfare of pupils in accordance with the school’s health and safety and related policies.
8. As required, lead specific aspects of teaching, learning and personal development, for example boosters and activities and track the impact of these.
9. Contribute to the order and cleanliness and organisation of the classroom environment.
Generic Responsibilities of all staff
- To consistently uphold the school’s aims and strive to attain school targets.
- To work in a co-operative and polite manner with all stakeholders and visitors to promote and enhance the reputation of the school.
- To work with students within the framework of the school in a courteous, positive, caring and responsive manner.
- To take an active and positive role in the school’s commitment to the development of staff and review procedures.
- To seek constantly to improve the quality of the school’s provision.
- To present oneself in a professional way that is consistent with the values and expectations to the school.
- To be responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young persons.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 33.75 per week
Salary: £16,739.00-£17,044.00 per year
Benefits:
- Enhanced maternity leave
- Enhanced paternity leave
- Free parking
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Stewartby, Bedfordshire: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person
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