Teaching Assistant Level 1 (mainstream)

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Teaching Assistant Level 1 to join our fantastic team at CHS South.

This is a Grade 2, permanent post working 30 hours per week, term time only plus 5 INSET days. The starting salary is £18,281 and the full time equivalent is £24,796.

Main purpose of the job:

You will support access to learning and provide general support for the school in the management of pupils and resources, as directed by senior staff.

Key responsibilities will include:

• To work collaboratively with all staff and parents to support pupil wellbeing and to promote the five outcomes of Every Child Matters
• To work with small groups of children under the supervision of the teacher and ensure implementation of Individual Learning Plans.
• Provide regular feedback on children’s progress to the class teacher and keeping records up to date.
• Assist with the supervision of discreet groups of pupils for short periods when the teacher is not present.
• Be aware of and support difference and ensure all pupils have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop.
• Participate in training, to develop relevant learning strategies and ensure students make progress in learning.
• To support the performance management process and demonstrate commitment to continuous professional development.