Teaching Assistant Starting ASAP / January 2020

Main Duties and Responsibilities 

Working as part of this important team you will be required to carry out the following duties. The nature of the Academy Year requires some of these tasks to be done regularly whilst others will be on an annual cycle. 

The post holder will be expected to use all Trust standard computer hardware and software packages where appropriate. Specific responsibilities include:

• Under the professional direction and supervision of a qualified teacher, deliver planned activities for individuals and groups to allocated pupils, in small groups or individually, differentiating and adapting learning programmes to suit individual need.
• Contribute to the lesson planning and delivery of a variety of classroom activities, visits, including the preparation of materials, within the framework set by the teacher.
• To actively engage in the use of a range of ICT tools and equipment employed in the classroom to enrich teaching and learning.  
• To support the teacher in the delivery of specific Educational Health and Care Plans for those pupils’ with Special Educational Needs / Disability, in liaison with health care/other professionals.
• Provide short term cover supervision of classes.
• Plan and evaluate specialist learning activities, preparing reports and records for the teacher as required.
• Using Teaching and Learning objectives support the teacher in monitoring, assessing and recording of pupil progress/activities, writing reports and records as required.
• Prepare the learning environment and resources as per plans, including photocopying, filing and the display and presentation of pupils work whilst contributing to ensuring a safe environment.
• Sourcing and purchase of equipment/resources as directed by the teacher, within a designated budget and assist in the collection/safe storage of monies from pupils/parents as required.
• Promote outstanding pupil behaviour for learning and support social and emotional well-being, reporting any problems to the teacher and/or child Protection Lead as appropriate and in line with school policies.
• Assist pupils with eating, dressing and hygiene as required whilst encouraging   independence.
• Provide intimate care and First Aid to pupils as necessary and appropriate.
• Responsible for supervision and safe use of equipment and materials including classroom, PE/games/gymnasium, internally and externally ensuring the careful use of the school premises/site by pupils in your care.
• Contribute to the training and assessment of work experience students and support the work of volunteers as appropriate, within the classroom.
• Develop and maintain appropriate professional relationships with pupils, teachers, support   staff, parents/carers, governors, external professionals and agencies.
• Promote and support the role of parent/carers in pupils’ learning and enabling constructive information sharing about progress and achievement.
• Share information about pupils with other staff, parents/carers, internal and external agencies as appropriate.
• Participate in the delivery of local and national initiatives, as determined by the class teacher.

Spencer Academies Trust

Spencer Academies Trust is an educational charity and academy sponsor which is committed to ensuring that every child, regardless of background, has access to an outstanding education and real choices in life. Our successful track record of providing high quality teaching and learning ensures improved outcomes for children and young people. Our mission statement for the Trust reflects our vision and aim for all Trust schools. Our highly-successful network of 20 schools (8 Secondary, 11 Primary and 1 Special School) educates students across Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire, Nottingham City, Derby City and Leicestershire:

Vision

Spencer Academies Trust is an exceptional Trust, which provides an outstanding education for local children. Our Trust is a model of national excellence. We work collaboratively to achieve the best possible outcomes for all young people, in an environment where partnership is valued and success is celebrated. Our education delivers real life experiences for students, promotes independent enquiry and stimulates intellectual curiosity; whilst developing a strong sense of individual responsibility and a personal belief and confidence. All of our students fulfil their potential and make unparalleled progress. They are fully prepared for the next phase of their education and have unrivalled opportunities to become future leaders.

We Believe: 

• All children have a right to a quality education regardless of background or ability, and have an entitlement to the opportunity of a secure progression route in their learning and development.
• Schools are stronger when they work in collaboration with each other, operate within a ‘family’ and are open to a true sense of partnership.
• We grow the effectiveness and sustainability of our schools by developing the people within them, and that through shared and equitable responsibility for quality and outcomes; we achieve more.

Applications for this post must be submitted on our online application form, which can be found at satrust.com/vacancies

In line with safer recruitment policies references will be called for prior to interview.

Closing date for applications Monday 2nd December 2019 10am

Interviews will take place on Friday 6th December 2019 9am