Teaching Assistant
Location Plymouth, Devon
Contract Type Permanent
Contract Term Part-Time
Salary £24,790.00 - £25,584.00 Annually (FTE) NJC Grade C Pt5-7
Teaching Personnel have a great opportunity to work with a Primary school located in Devon. The school are looking for a self-motivated and flexible Teaching Assistant to join their collaborative and welcoming academy.
Job Purpose
* To work under the instruction/guidance of teaching/senior staff to undertake work/care/support programmes to enable access to learning for pupils and to assist the teacher in the management of pupils and in the management of the classroom.
* The work may be carried out in the classroom or outside the main teaching area.
* Problems are referred to a supervisor / manager. Little close supervision is necessary beyond
that provided by working arrangements and methods.
* Provide support for pupils, including those with special needs, ensuring their safety and access to learning activities.
* Assist the teacher in the management of pupils and the management of the classroom.
* Assist the teacher with the planning of learning activities.
* Assist with the development and implementation of Individual Education/Behaviour Plans and Personal Care programmes.
* Undertake pupils record keeping which will include recording pupils’ responses top learning activities.
Qualifications
* NVQ2 Teaching Assistants or equivalent qualification or experience.
* Willingness to complete DFE Teacher Assistant Induction Programme within 12 months of appointment.
* Knowledge of First Aid
* Understanding of Foundation/National Stage Curriculum and other basic learning programmes and strategies
* Teaching Assistant experience.
* Post holder will be advising and guiding the pupils on a daily basis
* Effective written and oral communication skills required to liaise with pupils, other staff, parents and outside agencies and professionals
If this opportunity is for you please send your CV to Abigail Simpson
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All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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