Trainee Teaching Assistant

Type: Trainee
Region: London

Job description

Are you a dynamic and passionate person who would like to work in Primary schools on a supply basis through a leading and professional Supply agency?

Qualifications are not compulsory but experience with children or in care work would be beneficial

Initially the role will temporary but can lead to permanent if you can do a great job

Job Description

To work under the direct instruction of teaching/senior staff, usually in the classroom with the teacher, to support access to learning for pupils and provide general support to the teacher in the management of pupils and the classroom.

Support for Pupils

Tend to the pupils personal needs, and implement related personal programmes, including social, health, physical, hygiene, first aid and welfare matters

Supervise and support pupils ensuring their safety and access to learning

Establish good relationships with pupils, acting as a role model and being aware of and responding appropriately to individual needs

Promote the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils

Encourage pupils to interact with others and engage in activities led by the teacher

Encourage pupils to act independently as appropriate

Support for the Teacher

Prepare classroom as directed for lessons and clear afterwards and assist with the display of pupils work

Be aware of pupil problems/progress/achievements and report to the teacher as agreed Undertake pupil record keeping as requested

Support the teacher in managing pupil behaviour, reporting difficulties as appropriate Gather/report information from/to parents/carers as directed

Provide clerical/administration support e.g. photocopying, typing, filing, collecting money etc.

Support for the Curriculum

Support pupils to understand instructions

Support pupils in respect of local and national learning strategies e.g. literacy, numeracy, KS3, early years, as directed by the teacher

Support pupils in using basic ICT as directed

Prepare and maintain equipment/resources as directed by the teacher and

assist pupils in their use

Support for the School

Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person

Be aware of and support difference and ensure all pupils have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop

Contribute to the overall ethos/work/aims of the school

Appreciate and support the role of other professionals

Attend relevant meetings as required

Participate in training and other learning activities and performance development as required

Assist with the supervision of pupils out of lesson times, including before and after school and at lunchtimes

Accompany teaching staff and pupils on visits, trips and out of school activities as required

You will need to have a DBS for this role, this can gained through Excell Supply

To apply, please send your cv and we will call you for an informal chat to get the ball rolling

Part-time hours: up too 30 per week

Job Types: Part-time, Temporary

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