Teaching Assistant
Overview
The Governors at St. Matthew’s Catholic Primary School are looking for an enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our wonderful school as soon as possible. The right candidate will be committed to providing the best possible outcomes for our children. As a Teaching Assistant, you will have the opportunity to make a significant difference to the lives of our children and the community we serve.
Job Advert & Description
Key Duties and Responsibilities
Support the learning, development, safety, and well-being of pupils, including those with additional needs, ensuring equality of access and inclusion.
Will assist in maintaining the good discipline of pupils throughout school and be expected to use good common sense, as well as use initiative in all matters relating to the conduct and behaviour of individual pupils, groups of pupils and whole classes, the safety, mobility (if required), hygiene and wellbeing of the pupils; making decisions within established working practices and procedures.
Assist with the development and implementation of Individual Education Plans; attending to the pupils’ personal needs and maintaining related personal programmes with the correct use of care materials including the safety and wellbeing of the pupils, therapy and medical intervention needs of the pupil and first aid, paying attention to social, health, physical and welfare matters as well as high standards of cleanliness and hygiene e.g. washing, dressing, toileting, and, if applicable, mobility.
For posts working with pupils who are physically less able, it may be necessary to be able to physically assist the pupil in line with school polices and good practice.
Undertake structured and agreed learning activities/teaching programmes appropriate to the pupil’s needs to ensure physical, social, emotional and intellectual development, considering diversity e.g. language, culture, ability, race and religion.
Deliver structured learning activities, support Individual Education Plans in the classroom or in a smaller one-on-one setting.
Salary & Benefits
Salary from Band 5 scale points 5 - 6 31.25 hours per week TTO
Location
St Matthew's Catholic Primary School
Saffron Drive
Allerton, Bradford
West Yorkshire
BD15 7NE
Supporting documents
Teaching_Assistant_-_STM.pdfS_-_3_Model_Application_Form_-_Support_Staff.docxConsent_to_Obtain_ReferencesRecruitment_Monitoring_Form
Safeguarding
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all members of staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is exempt from the rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the exceptions order 1975, 2013 and 2020. Appointments will be made subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check, and the receipt of satisfactory references and all other pre-employment checks.
Equal Opportunities
We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone is valued and respected. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, or any other protected characteristic. Our recruitment process is based on merit and we encourage all qualified candidates to apply. We strive to foster a work environment where everyone can thrive and contribute to our shared success.
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