Teaching Assistants 

Teaching Assistant - Job Role

As a Teaching Assistant, you will work alongside teachers to support the educational, social and developmental needs of children. You will help enable children to achieve and be successful. You will take ownership of, and support the shared responsibility for, the well-being, education and behaviour of children. As a Teaching Assistant you treat all pupils with dignity, building relationships rooted in mutual respect, and at all times observing proper boundaries appropriate to the professional position. Successful candidates will be positively committed to shaping and changing the lives of children. This role involves being a strong team member and having the ability to work in partnership with all stakeholders.

Does this sound like you?

• ·         You are child-centred and put children’s best interests at the heart of all you do
• ·         You understand the needs of the children you are supporting and respond accordingly
• ·         You are able to engage children, allowing them to make progress
• ·         You can demonstrate suitable experience and/or qualifications for working in a school context
• ·         You are flexible, adaptable and able to work on your own initiative
• ·         You have enthusiasm and the qualities of a strong team member
• ·         You foster positive relationships with pupils, staff and parents/carers and communicate effectively
• ·         You embrace core moral values such as integrity, resilience and respect
• ·         You have a good sense of humour and a positive outlook

This role requires you to have a suitable standard of English and Maths, as well as a strong grasp of spoken English. Successful candidates will be required to engage in the statutory training needed for this post.

In turn, we offer you:

• ·         A chance to work alongside amazing children who are keen to learn and have high aspirations
• ·         An opportunity to work alongside a highly professional, committed and talented staff team
• ·         An opportunity to grow and develop as a professional through high quality bespoke personal and professional development
• ·         A brand new, state-of-the-art building with dedicated facilities and spaces for supporting learning  
•           A vibrant and inclusive community

Job Description

Main responsibilities

The post-holder will be expected to support whole class learning, groups of children or individual children having specific or particular needs, as directed. The post-holder will share in the care and wellbeing of pupils throughout the academy. Teaching Assistants will be fully informed about the needs of groups and individuals’ they are supporting and where working with named children the outcomes of their Educational Healthcare Plan and those targets set by external professionals.

Teaching assistants will work under the direction of class teachers and the Head of Academy to support and deliver planned learning interventions.

This Job Description describes in general terms the normal duties which the post-holder will be expected to undertake. However, the job or duties described may vary or be amended from time to time without changing the level of responsibility associated with the post.

The post-holder will be expected to carry out the following- please also refer to the attached Job Description:

• Safeguarding
• Teaching and learning
• Working collaboratively
• Administrative assistance
• Standards and quality assurance
• Behaviour and classroom management
• Health and welfare of children
• Break and lunchtime duties

Person Specification 

Please refer to the attached document

Application Process

For more information about our Academy please visit our website www.kvpa.org.uk or to discuss the role further or arrange a visit please contact our Academy office, via email: office@kvpa.school or telephone: 01296 255000

How to apply:

Interested candidates should complete the online application on the My New Term portal, which includes a personal statement that should outline your suitability for the post by referring to the job description and person specification detailed above.

In compliance with Safer Recruitment guidelines, CV’s cannot be accepted and you will need to complete an online application form to be considered for this position

• Closing Date: 12pm Friday 24th May 2024
• Interviews will be held the weeks beginning: 3rd and 10th June 2024

Interviews may be offered prior to the closing date, upon receipt of an exceptionally strong application.

Shortlisting:

Candidates will be notified if they have been successful for interview. Interviews may be offered prior to the closing date, upon receipt of an exceptionally strong application.

Kingsbrook View Primary Academy and the Inspiring Future’s Partnership Trust are committed to safeguarding children, promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Online searches will be completed prior to shortlisting and an enhanced DBS and qualifications check will be carried out upon appointment of all successful candidates