Teaching Assistant L1 -St Andrew's CE Primary School (Nesscliffe)

SEND Teaching Assistant Required (All levels considered) (From April 2025) The Governors of the Westcliffe Federation are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, highly motivated and excellent practitioner to join our committed and dedicated team. The Westcliffe Federation is made up of four Church of England Primary Schools. The schools are West Felton CE Primary School, Weston Lullingfields CE Primary School, Kinnerley CE Primary School and St. Andrew's CE Primary School, Nesscliffe. The position will be at our St Andrew's (Nesscliffe) CE Primary School Site. School address: Hopton Lane, Nesscliffe, Shrewsbury, SY4 2DB Hours: 08:30 - 15.30 (32.5 hours per week). (30-minute lunch break) Contract: Fixed-term to 31st December 2025 (in the first instance), Term Time only Actual Salary: £18,242 - £20,059 p/a before tax (dependent on qualifications and experience) Hourly rate: £12.85 - £14.13 (dependent on qualifications and experience) Job details: We are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic and effective teaching assistant, to join our increasingly successful team. You must be a proven creative and imaginative practitioner, able to motivate and inspire children with additional needs to achieve their best, regardless of background or ability, enabling them to become independent motivated learners. Contact details: For further information, please contact the Headteacher, Mrs Steph Burgoyne head.nesscliffe@westcliffe.shropshire.sch.uk. How to apply: Please complete the application form, which can be downloaded from: https://www.westcliffefederation.co.uk/vacancies/ and email to the above address. Application closes: Monday 7th April 2025 Interview Date: Thursday 10th April 2024 Details of Post Job Description Title: SEND Teaching Assistant (Level1) School Federation: The Westcliffe Federation Reporting to: Headteacher/SENDCo Main Workplace: St Andrews CE Primary School, Nesscliffe Grade and SCP: Grade 4 (SCP 5) The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its pupils and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. All support staff posts are subject to the Asylum and Immigration requirements Purpose of Post Work under the instruction of the teaching staff and nominated teaching assistants to support access to learning for pupils and to assist the teacher in the management of pupils and the classroom, including support for individual Education Health Care Plans (EHCP). This will include the preparation and routine maintenance of resources / equipment. Work with pupils will be carried out in the classroom. Principal Duties and Responsibilities 1. Support for pupils Provide 1:1 learning support for children. Attend to pupils' personal needs, and implement related personal programmes, including social, health, physical, hygiene, first aid, and welfare matters. Supervise and support pupils, ensuring their safety and access to learning. Establish constructive relationships with pupils and interact with them according to individual needs. Promote the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils. Encourage pupils to interact with others and engage in activities led by the teacher. Encourage pupils to act independently as appropriate. 2. Support for the teacher Prepare the classroom as directed for lessons and clear afterwards. Assist with the display of pupil's work. Ensure the timely and accurate preparation of routine equipment / materials as set out in instructions. Be aware of pupil problems / progress / achievements, and report to the teacher as agreed. Undertake pupil record keeping as directed. Support the teacher in managing pupil behaviour, reporting difficulties as appropriate. Provide routine clerical tasks e.g. photocopying, typing, filing, collecting money etc. 3. Support for the curriculum Support pupils in understanding instructions. Support pupils in respect of local and national learning strategies e.g. literacy, numeracy, KS2, early years etc. as directed by the teachers. Support pupils in using basic ICT as directed. Prepare and maintain equipment / resources as directed by the teacher and assist pupils in their use. Monitor and arrange the orderly and secure storage of stock and supplies. 4. Support for the school 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. Be aware of and support difference and ensure that pupils have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop. Contribute to the overall ethos / work / aims of the school. Appreciate and support the role of other professionals. Attend and participate in relevant meetings as required. Participate in training and other learning activities and performance development as required. Assist with the supervision of pupils out of lesson times, including before and after school and at lunchtimes. Accompany teaching staff and pupils, as appropriate, on visits, trips, and out of school activities, and take responsibility for a group under the supervision of a teacher. 5. Other Responsibilities Be aware of and comply with all school policies and procedures Be aware of and support difference and ensure equal opportunities for all Contribute to the overall ethos/work/aims of the school Appreciate and support the role of other professionals Attend and participate in relevant meetings as required Participate in training and other learning activities and performance development as required. 6. Safeguarding Be aware of and comply with safeguarding responsibilities as outlined in the school's Staff Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures. This may include reference to Shropshire Career Pathway Safeguarding JD for school staff. 7. Data Protection and other statutory responsibilities Be aware of and comply with data protection responsibilities as outlined in the school's Staff Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures. This may include reference to in the Shropshire Career Pathway Data Protection JD for school staff. 8. Other Duties Any other duties that the Headteacher or Governing Body feel is commensurate with the post. Whilst every effort is made to explain the main duties and responsibilities of the post each individual task undertaken may not be identified. 9. Review This job description is subject to review by the Headteacher or Governing Body in negotiation with the post holder at any time. However, an annual review of this job description and allocation of responsibilities will take place as part of agreed performance management arrangements. Person Specification SEND Teaching Assistant (Level 1) Grade 4 (SCP 5) Essential Desirable Qualifications Good standard level of education 5 G.C.S.E. or equivalent, including Maths and English First Aid qualification Experience working with children or vulnerable adults Experience working in an educational setting or other relevant environment Some knowledge of classroom administration support An awareness of school based education including child development Evidence of working well as part of a team Interest in ICT and the willingness to update skills and undertake further training Work or relevant experience Knowledge and understanding Skills and Abilities (relevant to post) Personal Qualities Good communication skills and ability to relate well to children, staff and parents Sufficiently fluent in spoken English to ensure effective performance in the role Ability to bring to the role, initiative, enthusiasm and commitment Flexibility and reliability Willingness to develop skills with further training Special Conditions Willingness to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check