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Teaching Assistant
Harrow
36 hours per week
£85 - £100 per day
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Main Purpose of Job
To work under the guidance of the class teacher to support teaching and learning in the classroom
To provide general support to the class teacher in the management and organisation of the pupils and the classroom
To assist the teacher in creating and maintaining a purposeful, orderly and supportive learning environment
To promote the inclusion of all pupils ensuring they have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop
To be responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people within the school
Main Responsibilities
Support for the Pupils/ Families
To deliver pastoral and learning support
To provide feedback to pupils in relation to progress and achievement
To establish and develop productive working relationships with pupils acting as a role model and developing 1:1 mentoring arrangements and providing support for distressed pupils
To work with pupils, understanding how to motivate and encourage them to develop and achieve
To provide support for pupils to broaden and enrich their learning
To work with the SENCO and other teachers to develop and implement IEPs and behaviour mentoring plans
To understand the individual needs of children and be responsible for advising them on social health and hygiene
To promote the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils within the classroom. Encourage pupils to interact and work co-operatively with others and engage in all activities
To read with individual children and groups and complete reading records as directed by the class teacher
To work with small groups of children and to take responsibility for their learning
To support a child with disabilities or special educational needs
To support children in mixed ability groupings ensuring that they understand tasks and learning objectives
The successful candidate will:
- Be focused, with a clear understanding of safeguarding responsibilities and professional standards.
- Support the class teacher in the delivery of teaching and learning activities within the classroom including small groups or on an individual basis.
- Be able to communicate effectively with both children and colleagues and work under instruction, as well as independently.
The successful candidate must:
- Be passionate about childrens learning, development and welfare.
- Have knowledge of working with primary aged children and experience of working in a primary school.
- Be able to assist in preparing the classroom, supporting the children and teacher.
- Have a good standard of spoken and written English.
- Be committed to ensuring that every child reaches their potential.
- Be supportive of the Christian ethos of the school.
We can offer:
- A positive and caring ethos and working environment.
- A school where staff are highly valued and wellbeing is a priority.
- Enthusiastic, motivated children and engaged parents.
- A friendly, welcoming and supportive staff/senior leadership team.
We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. You will have a safeguarding responsibility if appointed.
The successful candidate will be subject to enhanced clearance through the Disclosure and Barring Service and employment will be subject to references.
This post is not exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
To apply for this opportunity your detailed CV to Clarus Education now to be considered. We will be contacting those shortlisted within 48 hours of an application.
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Teaching Assistant Harrow ASAP Start
