1:1 Teaching Assistant
Kingfisher Primary School
Doncaster
- Expired
- Salary:
- Salary: Grade 4 SCP 3 – 4 (£18,887 - £19,264) pro-rata
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 30 September 2022
Job overview
To work under the instruction and guidance of teaching and senior staff to undertake support programmes for a child with an EHCP. Work may be carried out in the classroom or outside the main teaching area and at times may also be to assist other children. This position is to provide 1:1 support for a child with an Education, Health and Care Plan
To work under the guidance of teaching/senior staff and within an agreed system of supervision, to implement agreed work programmes and management/preparation of resources with individuals/groups, in or out of the classroom including lunch time.
To support a pupil with physical needs, this will include facilitating movement around the school building, accessing free time and toileting.
Key Accountabilities
- Supervising and providing particular support for pupils; including those with special needs, ensuring their safety and access to learning activities
- Setting challenging and demanding expectations and promote self-esteem and independence
- Providing feedback to pupils in relation to progress and achievement under guidance of the teacher
- Assisting with the development and implementation of Individual Education/Behaviour Plans and Personal Care programmes
- Establishing constructive relationships with pupils and interacting with them according to individual needs
- Promoting the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils
- Encouraging pupils to interact with others and engage in activities led by the teacher
PERSONAL SPECIFICATION
Experience
- Undertaken qualifications relevant to the post (where appropriate)
- Commitment to updating professional skills
- Evidence of expertise and success in the areas described in the job description
- Good ICT skills
Behaviours
- Able to remain calm and work well under pressure
- Hardworking
- Good sense of humour
- Good self-management skills, including the ability to plan one’s time effectively
- Able to work as part of a team
- Enjoys working in new and challenging situations.
- A high level of personal integrity
This is not exhaustive.
Application closing date 30 September 2022
Astrea Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Posts are subject to enhanced DBS checks. For further details on the recruitment process, please review our Recruitment Pack. This can be found attached to each vacancy or requested by emailing recruitment@astreaacademytrust.org
About Kingfisher Primary School
- Kingfisher Primary School
- Coventry Grove, Doncaster
- South Yorkshire
- DN2 4PY
- United Kingdom
Kingfisher Primary
Kingfisher Primary, is a larger than average primary school based in Doncaster, easily accessible from the M18/A1 motorway network. We serve pupils with an age range of 3-11 years in an increasingly diverse community. Kingfisher Primary place children and their wellbeing at the heart of its work.
We are on a journey of improvement - attendance is improving, the proportion of pupils making expected and greater than expected progress in reading, writing and maths is improving and we are looking for creative and inspirational staff to join us.
Do you believe that EVERY child can achieve, despite individual learning needs and differences? Do you thrive on challenge and on making a difference to the lives of children? Do you love working with children?
If yes … what can we offer you?
-Amazing children who enjoy learning and are increasingly eager to achieve
-A positive culture where everyone is valued and respected
-A commitment to your own professional development, whether you are at the early stages of your career or are more experienced.
-A supportive team of staff and opportunities to work together to improve practice and outcomes for children
-An opportunity to be part of a school with a drive to be at the cutting edge of practice
Astrea Academy Trust
Astrea Academy Trust is committed to high quality professional development and career opportunities for all staff, we are also passionate about cultivating our own talented workforce. At Astrea we believe that we can provide these unique roles by providing a huge opportunity to join a dynamic team working across the entire organisation. To complement the intrinsic rewards which we award to our teachers and to demonstrate our commitment to them, in September 2017 the Astrea Academy Trust awarded all teaching staff a 2% pay increase which was above the recommended increase of 1% from the School Teachers Review Body. For more information about the Astrea Academy Trust please visit our website astreaacademytrust.org
Principal
Catherine Skinn
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