Teaching Assistant Level 2 at Malin Bridge Primary School

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and innovative Level 2 Teaching Assistant to work in UKS
2.

Applicants should demonstrate strong numeracy, literacy and communication skills and, ideally, have experience working with pupils with additional needs. A good understanding ofprimary curriculums and a commitment to helping young people achieve their potential are essential. Experience in a school setting is required.

• Is an excellent role model-creative, motivated and enthusiastic
• Can inspire and challenge young people
• Brings fresh, exciting ideas and can build on our existing good practice

The post holder must at all times carry out their responsibilities within the spirit of the school and trust policies and withinthe framework of legislation relating to academies and education, with particular regard to the statutory responsibilities of the trust and the governing body of the school.

The specific duties and responsibilities include but arenot limited to:

• To be responsible for providing pupil support tothe standards required by the academy and appropriate external bodies. Duties will include, but not be limited to:

• Support pupils to engage and interact with others and in take part in activities led by the teacher
• Set challenging and demanding expectations and promote self-esteem and develop independent learning
• Provide feedback to pupils in relation to progress and achievement under guidance of the teacher
• Promote the inclusion and acceptance of allpupils
• Supervise and provide particular support forpupils, including those with special needs, ensuring their safety and access to learning activities
• Assist with the reviewing of SEN Support Plans
• Establish productive working relationships with pupils and parents/ carers and interact with them according to individual needs
• To act as a key worker to individual or groupsof children

• Create and maintain a purposeful, orderly and supportive environment and assist with the display of pupils' work
• Use strategies, in liaison with the teacher, tosupport pupils to achieve learning outcomes
• Assist with the planning of learning activities
• Monitor pupils' responses to learning activities and accurately record achievement/progress as directed
• Provide detailed and regular feedback to teachers on pupils' achievement, progress and next steps
• Promote good pupil behaviour, dealing promptly with conflict and incidents in line with established policy and encourage pupils to take responsibility for their own behaviour
• Establish constructive relationships with parents/carers
• Administer routine tests and undertake routine marking of pupil's work
• Provide clerical/admin support e.g.photocopying, typing, filing, money, administer coursework etc.

• Undertake structured and agreed learning activities/teaching interventions adjusting activities according to pupil responses
• Undertake interventions linked to local and national learning strategies e.g. literacy, numeracy etc.
• Support the use of ICT in learning activities and develop pupils' competence and independence in its use
• Prepare, maintain and use equipment/resources required to meet the lesson plans/relevant learning activity and assist pupilsin their use

• Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection,health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person.
• Work in a flexible way to respond to the needs of the trust and to fulfil other duties and responsibilities appropriate to the grade and role as and when required.
• Be aware of and support difference and ensure equal…