Teaching Assistant

 Teaching Assistant at Penny Bridge CE Academy 

Grade and Hours of Work: PCD5 - Grade 5, SCP6- 15 hours a week- 1pm-4pm daily.

Values 
Every member of the Trust family of schools will be valued and encouraged to fulfil their potential. In our Trust we believe:
•    Everyone has something to offer 
•    Trust, honesty, empathy and social responsibility are the Christian values that frame our work 
•    We are here for the whole person, spiritually, morally, educationally and socially
•    In working with transparency and openness

Main Purpose:
Under the supervision of teachers/senior staff, undertake a range of varied tasks to support teaching, learning and care by working with individuals or groups of pupils.

Key Responsibilities & Tasks:
1.    Implement planned learning activities/teaching programmes as agreed with the teacher, adjusting activities according to pupil’s responses.
2.    Support the teacher in monitoring, assessing and recording pupil progress and behaviour in order to contribute to the planning and evaluation of learning activities.
3.    Provide feedback to pupils in relation to attainment and progress under the guidance of the teacher.
4.    Support learning by arranging / providing resources for lessons/activities under the direction of the teacher.
5.    Support pupils’ social, emotional and physical wellbeing, reporting concerns to the appropriate person.
6.    Be aware of and comply with all school policies and procedures including code of conduct, child protection, health and safety, security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to a nominated person.
7.    Encourage independent learning and promote inclusion of all pupils in and outside of the classroom and escorting and supervising pupils on educational visits and out of school activities.
8.    Select, prepare and clear away classroom materials and learning areas ensuring they are available for use, including developing and presenting displays.  This may include out of school activities and after school events.
9.    Share information about pupils with other staff, parents/carers, internal and external agencies, as appropriate.
10.    Within the context of Trust and school behaviour plans and policies, use initiative to deal with issues that arise and encourage pupils to take responsibility for their own behaviour.

This job description sets out the duties of the post at the time it was drawn up.  The post holder may be required from time to time to undertake other duties within the school as may be reasonable expected, without changing the general character of the duties or the level of responsibility entailed.  This is a common occurrence and would not justify a reconsideration of the grading of the post. 

This post will be subject to satisfaction of an enhanced DBS check. 

Application packs available https://www.pennybridge.cumbria.sch.uk/quick-links/vacancies.html

Visits to school from Monday 1st June  (please contact admin@pennybridge.academy to arrange a visit.  These are essential to understand more about the role.

Closing date for applications: Thursday 11th June. Interview invitations will be issued by the end of the day on Friday 12th June. Interviews: Tuesday 16th June.