L3 Teaching Assistant & After School Club Supervisor (Full time, permanent)

We are looking for someone who:

• Develops and maintains high standards to ensure the welfare of the children at all times

• Has excellent communication skills

• Shows initiative and the ability to use judgement and common sense

• Works flexibly within a supportive and committed team

• Can form positive and caring relationships with children which motivates them to learn, grow and be confident

• Are committed to inclusion and working in partnership with our parents and carers

• Have an understanding and experience of strategies designed to support children with social and emotional and communication and interaction difficulties

• Is able to demonstrate a range of strategies used to support emotional regulation

• Supervises and provides particular support for pupils, including those with special needs, ensuring their safety and access to learning activities

• Uses strategies, under the supervision and guidance of the teacher, to support pupils to achieve learning goals

• Is confident in covering full classes across school on an ad-hoc basis

• Can be responsible for the development and daily supervision of the After School Club

• Plans and organises a wide range of engaging activities to support the children’s physical, emotional, social and intellectual development whilst giving consideration to the diversity of our school community

• Supervises and supports children and staff with a variety of activities

• Works with the School Business Manager to ensure the club is adequately resourced (equipment and staff) to provide a stimulating environment for the children

• Problem solves to support leaders with addressing problems and/or emergencies, including those relating to safeguarding, in line with school policies and procedures

• Supports the cook with the preparing, serving and clearing up of snacks

• Oversees the organisation of collecting children from classes

• Will join the school’s large safeguarding team as a Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead

• Is a good team player who is willing to contribute to the ethos and wider community of the school

• Has a sense of humour, combined with energy and enthusiasm

• Shares our commitment to professional development

The successful candidate will have:

• GCSE English and Maths Grade A-C (or equivalent)

• NVQ3 for Teaching Assistants or equivalent qualification or experience

• Understanding of National Curriculum and the EYFS Framework

• An understanding of good quality childcare

• Confidence with using technology

• A commitment to safeguarding