Teaching Assistant (Preparatory Divisions)

Posted 1 day 9 hours ago by Coast and Vale Learning Trust

Permanent

Full Time

Education Jobs

Not Specified, United Kingdom

Job Description

We are seeking to appoint a Teaching Assistant (Preparatory Divisions) to provide support to pupils from Reception to Year 1 at New Hall School. The Preparatory Divisions offer a vibrant and academically ambitious environment where exceptional teaching, character formation and service to others are central to School life.

This full-time, term-time only role provides high quality support for pupils with a range of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), including dyslexia, autism spectrum disorder and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. The role includes one-to-one support, small group intervention, and in class assistance to help pupils engage fully in learning and achieve their potential.

The Teaching Assistant will also supervise classes when required and contribute positively to the wider life of the Preparatory Divisions.

Key Responsibilities

to provide in-class support in the Pre-Prep Division (Reception to Year 1), to help pupils access the curriculum, under the direction of the Class Teacher or specialist teacher
to contribute to the monitoring and evaluation of pupils' learning and progress
to attend to pupils' personal needs, including help with social, welfare and health matters, and to foster independence in pupils in their daily routines
to assist in creating and maintaining an engaging and stimulating learning environment
to provide support during out of term New Hall holiday camps
to prepare, organise, and maintain teaching materials and resources
to escort pupils safely around the School site as required
to support a range of activities, including outdoor learning experiences
to supervise whole classes during teacher absence and ensure pupils remain engaged with set work
to explain tasks and exercises clearly to pupils and support their understanding
to supervise pupils before School, during break and lunch times, and after School in line with the duty rota
to uphold and reinforce high standards of behaviour and uniform across the School
to run or support after-school activities and assist with after-school care provision
to attend and support educational visits as required
to assist with the Preparatory Division's holiday activity programmes

Person Specification

to have a clear understanding of, and commitment to, the aims of a Catholic independent boarding and day School
to demonstrate commitment to the values expressed in the Mission and Ethos statement
to hold GSCEs at Grade C+/4+, including Mathematics and English (or equivalent)
to understand the importance of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
to be able to support learning effectively in one-to-one small group and classroom contexts
to be able to follow guidance while using initiative to adapt support to pupil needs
to demonstrate strong verbal and written communication skills
to have strong organisational and time management skills
to be able to work flexibly across different learning environments
to be proficient in the use of IT
to demonstrate excellent spoken and written English
to be able to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team
to demonstrate a patient nurturing and empathetic approach to supporting pupils with a range of learning needs
to set high expectations for pupil progress, behaviour and conduct
to be willing to undertake training and ongoing professional development
to demonstrate the ability to relate effectively to primary aged pupils
to show enthusiasm for supporting pupils' reading and literacy development
to demonstrate flexibility and adaptability
to be willing to undertake paediatric first aid training or to hold a current paediatric first aid qualification

What New Hall offers

Excellent benefits & CPD
Lunch without charge in term time
Discounted annual membership for New Hall Sport Club

New Hall School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Due to the nature of this role, a suitable level of criminal record disclosure will be required. Applicants must provide evidence of the right to work in the UK and be able to undertake an enhanced DBS disclosure.