Overview
Teaching Assistant role at Harris Primary Academy Coleraine Park, as advertised by Guardian Jobs. The academy is an Outstanding primary school with high expectations and aspirations for every child. Roles involve supporting individuals and groups of children to enable access to learning, contributing to a nurturing learning environment.
Summary
We are looking to appoint a Teaching Assistant to support individuals and groups of children to enable access to learning, contributing to the development and maintenance of a purposeful, nurturing learning environment.
Main Areas of Responsibility
* Supervising and supporting identified children in 1:1, group or whole class situations, ensuring their safety and access to learning
* Assisting in the development of appropriate resources, schemes of work and teaching strategies, working with the teacher to ensure the provision supports each identified child's learning needs
* Assisting in evaluating identified children’s progress through agreed assessment activities
* Providing detailed and regular feedback to teachers on children's achievement, progress and needs
* Leading small group sessions and interventions as appropriate
Qualifications & Experience
* Qualifications to degree level or equivalent
* Experience of working directly with young people in an education or training environment, supporting the learning of students
* Experience of establishing and maintaining positive working relationships with a range of stakeholders, at all levels
* Experience of managing and being responsible for own workload
Professional Development & Benefits
We offer professional development and career planning with support, coaching, mentoring, and various training programmes at every level. Benefits include a competitive rewards package with a Harris Allowance for teachers on MPS/UPS, a Performance and Loyalty Bonus, a Pension Scheme with employer contributions, a Wellbeing Cash Plan, and other benefits. Details are available on our website.
Safeguarding Notice
The Harris Federation and all academies are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced DBS check, references, an online search, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.
Equal Opportunities
The Harris Federation is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable, and mutually supportive learning and working environment.
Next Steps
If you have any questions about this opportunity, please contact us by email or phone. Before applying, please download the Job Pack for full details on the job responsibilities and person specification. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible; applications submitted before the closing date via our careers website may be considered earlier.
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