Key Stage 2 Teaching Assistant

Summary

Farleigh School seeks to appoint a full-time Key Stage 2 Teaching Assistant to foster and develop a strong relationship with the children in the Key Stage 2 year group.

Detail

The successful candidate will work with class teachers to raise the learning and attainment of pupils in one year group in Key Stage 2.

The role is full time from 8.00am - 4.45pm with core working weeks for the 34 weeks of term (including INSET days).

The ideal candidate will:

• hold a relevant Level 3 qualification or above
• have a minimum of two years working in a teaching assistant role; whereby they have provided care and education to children from a wide range of backgrounds, including those with special educational needs
• illustrate an excellent understanding of the needs of young children
• be able to work on own initiative or as part of a team
• be willing to embed the Catholic ethos of the school, and follow the Mission Statement in all aspects of school life

Particular Tasks & Responsibilities:

• The primary focus of the role is to collaborate with the class teacher in the planning, delivery and evaluation of high-quality teaching and learning within the classroom as well as targeted interventions for children on a 1 to 1 or small group basis.
• Establish and maintain a good working partnership with the class teacher and with parents, in support of the child (always sharing information from parents with the class teacher)
• Communicate effectively with other staff members and pupils, and with parents and carers under the direction of the class teacher
• To foster a supportive environment where each child is valued and respected for their
• contribution to the school
• Promote pupils’ independence and love of learning in line with our whole school vision for inclusion and the curriculum.
• Demonstrate an informed and efficient approach to teaching and learning by adopting relevant strategies to support the work of the teacher and increase achievement of all pupils including, where appropriate, those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND)
• Offer guidance to enable pupils to experience success and be motivated to achieve their best
• Have realistic expectations and high standards
• With the class teacher, keep other professionals accurately informed of performance and progress or concerns they may have about the pupils they work with
• Promote, support and facilitate inclusion by encouraging participation of all pupils in learning and extracurricular activities
• Contribute to effective assessment and planning by supporting the monitoring, recording and reporting of pupil performance and progress as appropriate
• Read and understand lesson plans shared prior to lessons
• To listen to each child
• To observe changes in any child’s performance, behaviour, signs of upset/bullying
• To read, understand and implement Farleigh school policies
• To practice positive management of children’s behaviour and be a good role model
• To seek to ensure the effective use of educational resources, equipment, and ensure proper maintenance of the classroom and resources within and the ensure observance of relevant health and safety regulations;
• To support the aims, Catholic ethos and mission statement of Farleigh school
• To lead by example inspiring pupils to learn, also carrying out other associated duties as are reasonably assigned by the Headmaster.

Interested applicants are encouraged to review the candidate information pack for full details.

Farleigh School reserves the right to appoint at any time in the recruitment process.

Safeguarding:

Farleigh School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant(s) must be willing to undergo appropriate Child Protection Screening, including references from past employers and an enhanced DBS disclosure.

Equal Opportunities:

Farleigh School is a co-educational organisation that believes strongly in equal opportunity for all.

Documents

• Key Stage 2 Teaching Assistant - Candidate Information Pack
• Farleigh Academic Staff Application Form

Further Information

hr@farleighschool.com