Full Time NVQ Level 3 Teaching Assistant

• Age range ~ 3 to 11 years.

Responsible to:

The successful candidate will be responsible to the Head Teacher and Board of Governors.

Specific Duties:

• To provide teaching assistant support across the school.
• To provide daily outside lunchtime play supervision.

Teaching Assistants:

• To communicate well with pupils, staff, parents and outside agencies.
• To work closely with the class teacher and SENDCo to enhance the learning opportunities for all pupils.
• To support the class teacher in maintaining a safe and engaging learning environment.
• To keep records, as required by the class teacher, to help inform planning and to monitor pupil progress.
• To help plan and deliver interventions when needed.
• To work effectively with pupils in 1:1, small group and whole class situations, including pupils with Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities.
• To be able to adapt to situations as they arise, in line with school policies and procedures including the safeguarding policy and procedures.
• To monitor pupil’s personal, social and emotional development and communicate concerns appropriately.
• To be positive and encouraging to all pupils.
• To manage pupil behaviour effectively and appropriately.
• To support all pupils to feel included and valued.
• To uphold the values and behaviours of Oakhyrst Grange School.
• To maintain confidentiality in and out of the workplace.
• To carry out supervisory duties at break time, as required.
• To be in charge of a lunch table, for which a free lunch will be provided.
• To attend phase group meetings and teaching assistant meetings.
• To maintain high standards of Health, Safety and Welfare at work.
• To understand and carry out the role in line with the Teaching Assistant Standards.

Personal Profile:

The successful candidate should:

• Be educated to an appropriate level and have an NVQ level 3 qualification (or willingness to work towards this).
• Have good IT skills.
• Have relevant work experience in a school environment.
• Have excellent communication skills and be able to relate well to children, parents, staff, Head Teacher and the Board of Governors.
• Be able to work well as part of a wider team; pupils, class teachers, SENDCo, Head Teacher and the Board of Governors.
• Be a reflective practitioner, able to problem solve and to seek support when needed.
• Be able to work in a busy environment.
• Have high expectations and standards.
• Be enthusiastic and willing to ‘go the extra mile’.
• Have a good sense of humour.

In addition:

• A willingness to attend the main school functions outside of the working week, such as Carol Service, Prize Giving and plays/concerts.
• A requirement to attend all Inset days in a school year.

Annual Salary:

• Oakhyrst Grange pay scale.
• Membership of the school designated pension scheme.

Details Required:

• Fully completed application form
• Covering letter
• Two references prior to interview upon request
• Satisfactory online check
• Copies of DBS checks, qualification certificates etc. will be required at interview along with three proofs of identity for a school DBS check.