Teaching Assistant (Chorister School) Maternity Cover

Start date:    September 2023

Contract:      Maternity cover

Hours:           Term time only, plus specified days. Monday – Friday, covering 30 hours per week

Salary:           X 25 – X30 £20,398 - £22,071 FTE, actual £12,383 - £13,398

Key Role Function

·        Provide support to the children in Year 3 as they transition from the Bow site to the

Cathedral site.

·        Work alongside Class teachers to support the preparation, delivery and assessment of work.

·        Provide learning support to small groups and individuals.

General principles

·        Ensure that the safety and welfare of young people is paramount.

·        Report any concerns about a pupil to the appropriate member of staff and safeguarding concerns to the Designated Safeguarding Lead or Deputy Safeguarding Officers.

·        Work with children effectively, flexibly and creatively.

·        Work as part of a team and communicate effectively with colleagues.

Personal skills and specification

·        Hold a relevant Level 3 qualification.

·        Evidence positive interaction and understanding of the needs of children.

·        Demonstrate ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

·        Show use of initiative and be committed to the organisation and functioning of the school.

·        Be able to work as part of a team and develop effective and supportive relationships with colleagues.

·        Plan and organise time effectively.

·        Show initiative and ability to work independently.

·        Show ability to adapt to changing routines and demands.

·        Remain calm and motivated when faced with challenging behaviours or situations.

Specific duties

·        To work within all of Durham Cathedral Schools Foundation’s policies and procedures.

·        Attend all timetabled activities and supervision duties.

·        Develop an understanding of the specific needs of the children and support progress.

·        Undertake activities with individuals, groups or a class of children in order to facilitate their physical, emotional and educational development within a safe learning environment.

·        Participate in all stage of the planning cycle, including lesson planning, evaluating and adjusting lessons plans by liaising with the Class teacher.

·        Organise and manage learning activities, the physical teaching space and resources in conjunction with the class teacher.

·        Complete in-class observations and assessments.

·        Provide support and assistance for children’s pastoral needs and encourage children to develop their ability to manage their social, emotional and mental health needs.

·        Establish a supportive relationship with the children and parents in order to facilitate effective communication and partnership working between home and school as appropriate.

·        Promoting and reinforcing the child’s self-esteem and encourage the child to maximise their achievement and development

·        Use behaviour management strategies, in line with school policies and procedures, which contribute to a purposeful learning environment

·        Accompany or act as a group leader on educational visits and other activities outside of the classroom, supervising children.

·        To be available for Staff training and School events as required.

·        Contribute to any other reasonable duties as directed by the Headmistress

Application Process:

Please complete the Durham Cathedral Schools Foundation application form available below and also available on the School website www.dcsf.org.uk/about-dcsf/work-at-dcsf

and submit this together with a covering letter by email to: HR@dcsf.org.uk

If you require any further information, please contact Chorister School chorister@dcsf.org.uk

Closing date for applications:       Monday 5th June 2023

Interviews:                                        Thursday 15th June 2023                               

The offer of this post is subject to statutory clearance by the Disclosure and Barring Service and Teachers’ Prohibition list check.

The appointment will be subject to two satisfactory references, one of which must be from the candidate’s most recent employer. Although the post may be offered, the appointment cannot be confirmed until satisfactory references and all safeguarding checks are received

Durham Cathedral Schools Foundation is committed to promoting the safeguarding of children and expects all employees to share this commitment. any job will be made subject to satisfactory checks, including an enhanced DBS disclosure. DCSF is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications regardless of age, gender, race, religion, disability, or sexual orientation