Classroom Teaching Assistant

Job/Person Summary

PERSON SUMMARY:

We are seeking to appoint a classroom TA. We are flexible in where you will work in the school. Please outline your preference and previous experience in your application form.

• has a good understanding of how children learn
• has had experience of working with children in a classroom environment
• has high expectations of achievement and behaviour for all children
• has good literacy and numeracy skills
• is caring, patient and has good communication skills
• is self-reflective, has a willingness to learn and demonstrates initiative
• is a team player, able to work closely with teachers and other adults within our school community to ensure the best outcomes for our pupils

WE ARE SEEKING A PROFESSIONAL INDIVIDUAL WHO WILL BE EXPECTED TO:

• support the teacher by working with individuals or groups of children to support their learning and development
• demonstrate a good understanding of safeguarding practices and confidentiality
• establish supportive, caring and secure relationships with the child/ children, promoting respect, self-esteem and a positive, inclusive whole school ethos
• contribute to evaluation, review and planning discussions with the teacher, SENCO and other members of the support team
• offer a fair and consistent approach to managing behaviour and individual needs in line with school policies and procedures
• help, support and motivate the children, clarifying instructions, encouraging independent learning and behaviour and enabling learning targets and outcomes to be achieved
• Communicate regularly with parents and with wider agencies.