Overview
The successful candidate will:
Work under the direct supervision of teaching/senior staff, usually in a classroom with a teacher, to support access to learning for pupils and provide general support to the teacher in the management of pupils in the classroom
Show energy, enthusiasm and a good sense of humour
Demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Have the ability to work collaboratively as part of a team and to liaise with parents
Providing support for all pupils (including disadvantaged and pupils with SEND) by:
Supervise and support pupils in their access to learning
Supervise and support pupils in unstructured playtimes
Establish valuable relationships with pupils; model and promote appropriate behaviour for the learning environment and respond to the educational/pastoral needs of each individual child
To produce, in liaison with subject teachers, resources to help pupils to learn
To have high expectations that encourage pupils to act independently and build self esteem
To actively promote inclusive practice within the classroom to ensure acceptance of all pupils
To encourage and support pupils to engage and participate in learning activities led by the subject teacher
To impartially observe supported pupils in the learning environment and feedback to the subject teacher on attainment of learning objectives
Support for the Teacher
Liaise with relevant teachers on pupil performance and progress
Support the teacher in the management of pupil behaviour
Support for the Curriculum
Undertake structured and agreed learning programmes according to individual pupil needs
Help pupils to understand instructions
Support pupils' learning with respect to local and national learning strategies
Support pupils in their use of ICT as directed by the subject teacher
Responsibilities
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 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
To undertake other duties and responsibilities as required commensurate with the grade of the post
What the school offers its staff
We offer the following:
CPD
Wellbeing support
Family-friendly policies
EV charging
Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
Cycle to Work Scheme
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
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📌 Teaching Assistant
🏢 Teaching Vacancies
📍 New South Wales