Teaching Assistant

Aureus Primary School is a brand new, state of the art primary school that opened on the Great Western Park, Didcot in September 2018. We will grow to two forms of entry with a maximum capacity of 420 pupils once full, and opened with a Nursery, two Reception Classes and Years 1 & 2. We are seeking a Teaching Assistant to join the team on a part time basis working 3.5 hours per week (Friday mornings) term time only. This can be a casual or permanent contract (£16,497 FTE).

Core Purpose

To support the education and progress of children who need additional support with their learning 

Key Responsibilities

To complement the work of the teaching staff in the classroom by contributing to a range of teaching and learning activities and supporting and supervising children.

Assists with planning, preparation and development of work programmes for individuals and groups of children and prepares resources to support learning activities. 

Monitors and evaluates student progress and reports on this to the class teacher.

To be familiar with the intervention programmes (IEP, PSP, Risk Assessments) or Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) of individuals and to use this knowledge to inform support of these children.

To maintain records of intervention: completion of daily log book, upkeep of a personal folder of student need, records of 1:1 and small group interventions; and to make these available for inspection upon request by the SENDco or other another senior member of staff. 

Works collaboratively as part of a team to ensure that the well-being, social and personal development of children enhances learning opportunities and life skills. 

Delivers specified work to individuals, groups and whole classes as determined by the SENDco in accordance The Education (Specified Work and Registration) (England) Regulations 2003. 

Develops and uses specialist skills, in for example, literacy, numeracy or science, to contribute to student learning. 

Maintains confidentiality in and outside the workplace.

Understands and assists in interpreting school policies. 

To undertake from time to time such work as may be determined by the SENDco.

To contribute positively to the effective working of the school including:

To promote high standards of behaviour and a good working ethos

To develop effective working relationships within the school

To contribute to the wellbeing of children according to our policy

To play a full and active part in the life of the school community, and support its ethos

To participate in our cycle of professional development

To support and contribute to the school’s responsibility for safeguarding children

To maintain confidentiality in and outside the workplace. 

To undertake other reasonable tasks commensurate with the grading and level of the role

Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. 

Wellbeing

We are passionate about creating a culture of wellbeing where all staff and children are valued and supported so that we can all ‘grow, learn and flourish’.

Diversity

We particularly welcome applicants from under- represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.

Flexibility

We are open to applications from educators seeking flexible roles including part-time, job share and co-leadership responsibilities.

Application Deadline: 31/10/2018

Interview Date:  4th April 2019