Teaching Assistant

• Assist and support pupils with personal care - eg changing, toileting, showering, washing, dressing, undressing, care of clothes, personal hygiene
• Assist with pupil supervision - eg on arrival/leaving the class, at breaktime and lunchtime (when required)
• Accompany pupils as directed, eg out of the classroom, on visits, trips and out of school activities
• Deal with minor accidents

Support to teacher:

• Assist in the day to day management of the learning environment, eg. preparing/clearing equipment and resources, preparation of classrooms/ art areas etc and outside areas
• Assist with equipment hygiene (wash and detox)
• Display and present children’s work
• Sort and tidy cupboards
• Cleaning up
• Assist in management of pupil behaviour
• Liaise with parents, answering queries
• Participate in record keeping - eg providing information to contribute to recording pupil achievement, taking photos of pupils work
• Provide feedback about learning activities, responses to them and support provided
• Undertake routine admin and clerical support

Education/Training and Likely Abilities

• Have at least GCSE/GCE/ in English and Mathematics
• Be committed to own professional development, and be willing to undertake other appropriate training
• Have completed TA induction programme
• Understand special educational needs
• Understand and be able to work with care plans
• Knowledge of school rules, procedures, policies
• Be aware of and understand health and hygiene guidelines and other regulations, eg. Health and Safety at work, Child Protection/Safeguarding polices and procedures
• Have attended manual handling training
• Can understand and support the curriculum
• Be able to use technology as a learning tool - eg computer, video,
• Able to operate technological equipment - e.g. photocopier, digital camera
• Be able to operate equipment (eg hoists)
• Have good communication and listening skills
• Able to take direction but also take initiative when required
• Have experience of working (paid or unpaid) with children of appropriate age range though no previous experience of work as a TA required
• Able to relate well to children and adults
• Can solve straightforward problems and respond to unforeseen circumstances (eg hazards, accidents etc)

This job description does not form part of the contract of employment. The job description will be reviewed at least once a year and it may be subjected to modification or amendment at any time after consultation with the holder of the post.

If you feel that you could bring further impetus to our drive to improve the provision for our students and have the necessary energy, enthusiasm, and sense of humour to take us forward in this exciting curriculum area then please get in touch.

To arrange a visit to school or for an informal discussion with the Headteacher, please call Valerie Moody, Operations Manager, on 01788 816820 or email; vmoody@triumphlearning.org

This job description is current at the date shown but in consultation with the post holder may be changed by the Headteacher to reflect or anticipate changes in the job commensurate with the grade and job title. We reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy at any time

Triumph Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding children; successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. TLT is always happy to receive speculative applications from excellent teachers and support staff.

The school will endeavour to make any necessary reasonable adjustments to the job and the working environment to enable access to employment opportunities for disabled job applicants or continued employment for any employee who develops a disabling condition.