Supports pupils with SEND individually and in small groups, assists teachers with curriculum activities, classroom management, ICT-based learning, pupil records, safeguarding, lunchtime supervision, and educational materials. The role also includes monitoring pupil progress and behaviour, administering basic first aid after training, supporting school trips, and completing classroom administration while promoting pupils’ welfare, achievement, and inclusion.
Whiteknights Primary school are looking for an aspiring SEND teaching assistant to join their busy team. Your role includes facilitating learning by supporting the needs of individual pupils and small groups of pupils in accordance with school policy and government initiatives in the pursuit of high standards of pupils’ achievement.
Working week
Monday to Friday - term time only
8:50am- 15:20pm
30 hours per week total
Wage
£8.00 per hour (National Apprenticeship Wage)
Wage rises to National Minimum Wage after 12 months if over 19 years old.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Work with small groups or individuals giving support for individual curriculum programmes and assist the teacher
- To work with the SEN/Subject co-ordinator (maths, English and Reading) and help deliver specific programmes to small groups of children
- To aid the teacher in classroom discipline reinforcing the teacher’s standards of behaviour and tidiness within the classroom
- Work with and supervise small groups of children using ICT equipment/software
- Accompanying groups or individuals around school
- Respect confidentiality when dealing with other professionals
- Providing objective and accurate feedback on pupil achievement, progress and other matters, ensuring the availability of appropriate evidence
- Monitor, record and analyse pupil data e.g. daily attendance records, behaviour records
- Carry out the organisation and collation of pupil reports (as required)
- Carry out general examination administration tasks and maintain class records at the request of the teacher
- Preparation of classroom/education materials and organise supplies of classroom/educational materials and equipment
- Undertake administrative tasks which support the teacher and pupils e.g. photocopying, filing
- Supervise pupils on school educational trips (if applicable) and First Aid and/or break time playground supervision (if required)
- Share accountability for responding to safeguarding and health and safety needs of both pupils and staff
- Attend staff training, after school meetings, school educational trips and special occasions in the school’s annual calendar (as appropriate), agreeing in advance whether additional hours will be allocated and whether these are to be paid or to be taken off in lieu
- Undertake Lunchtime Controller duties for 30 minutes per day, focusing on the delivery of an enjoyable and safe lunchtime experience to our pupils at all times
- Supervise and ensure the welfare of the children during the lunchtime break both inside and outside the building. In case of wet weather, supervise the children inside the school as directed
- To ensure that children put their dirty plates and cutlery in the correct place
- Monitor the behaviour of the children at all times, in conjunction with the school’s policy on discipline and behaviour. Ensure that the behaviour policy is understood and implemented on a daily basis
- Ensure all children are engaged in suitable activities. Be pro-active and vigilant regarding any situations that may be a cause for concern e.g. bullying or children isolated from mainstream activities. Take appropriate action to resolve these issues and report them to the lunchtime supervisor
- To ensure that lunchtime controllers move around the playground and supervise the pupils at all times
- Comply with the school’s safeguarding policy at all times
- Observe Health and Safety regulations relating to the school at all times
- To ensure that appropriate footwear is worn and that suitable clothing is worn in the winter for outdoor supervision of pupils
- To complete suitable First Aid training as directed by the Head Teacher. Deal with minor accidents and administer First Aid as required and in accordance with the school’s policy
- To ensure that accidents are recorded and reported to teaching staff in accordance with the school’s policy
Key Skills and Attributes
- An ability to meet the requirements of the National Curriculum;
- Good questioning skills;
- Good observation and assessment skills;
- Ability to work with a team working environment and also able to work independently;
- Can use ICT effectively to support learning;
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
- A desire to constantly improve own practice /knowledge through self-evaluation and learning from others;
- Respects confidentiality at all times;
- Understanding their role to assist and supervise pupils on particular tasks (the expected outcomes of individual activities, the length of time allocated to the task etc);
- Managing the general housekeeping of the classroom and supervision of pupils clearing up;
- An ability to speak clearly with confidence and accuracy, using accurate sentence structures and vocabulary.
Education and Qualifications
Maths and English at GCSE level A-C (4-9) or Functional Skills equivalent
About the employer
The Bellevue Place Education Trust (BPET) is a multi academy trust which supports primary schools across London and Berkshire, including Whiteknights Primary School.
https://www.whiteknights.wokingham.sch.uk/
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