Teaching Assistant/Nursery Nurse

Job Description

Teaching Assistant/Nursery Nurse

32.5 hrs per week 39 weeks per year

Grade Band 2 point range 11-16 pro-rata
Reports to Headship Team

Job Purpose
To work in partnership with class teachers to support learning in line with the national curriculum, codes of practice and Academy policies and procedures.

Principal Accountabilities

· Working with individuals or small groups of children under the direction of teaching staff

· Implement planned learning activities/teaching programmes as agreed with the teacher adjusting activities according to pupils' responses as appropriate.

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Duties
· Establish positive relationships with pupils supported.

· Support pupils with activities which support literacy and numeracy skills

· Support the use of ICT in the classroom and develop pupils' competence and independence in its use

· Promote positive pupil behaviour in line with Academy policies and help keep pupils on task

· Interact with, and support pupils, according to individual needs and skills

· Promote the inclusion and acceptance of children with special needs within the classroom ensuring access to lessons and their content through appropriate clarification, explanation and resources

· Participate in planning and evaluation of learning activities with the teacher, providing feedback to the teacher on pupil progress and behaviour

· Monitor and record pupil activities as appropriate writing records and reports as required

· Provide feedback to pupils in relation to attainment and progress under the guidance of the teacher

· To support learning by arranging/providing resources for lessons/activities under the direction of the teacher

· To attend to pupils' personal needs including help with social, welfare and health matters, including minor first aid.

· To assist with the preparation, maintenance and control of stocks of materials and resources.

· Assist with the development and implementation if IEPs/Health & Education Plan (HEP)

· Liaise with other staff and provide information about pupils as appropriate

· To assist with the display and presentation of pupils' work

· To supervise pupils for limited and specified periods including break-times when the post holder should facilitate games and activities

· To assist with escorting pupils on educational visits.

· Assess, record and report on development, progress and attainment

· Assess, record and report on development, progress and attainment

· Assess the needs of pupils and use knowledge and specialist skills to support pupils' learning

General
· To understand and apply Academy policies in relation to health, safety and welfare

· Attend relevant training and take responsibility for own development

· Attend relevant Academy meetings as required

· To respect confidentiality at all times

· To participate in the performance and development review process, taking personal responsibility for identification of learning, development and training opportunities in discussion with line manager.

· To comply with individual responsibilities, in accordance with the role, for health & safety in the workplace

· Ensure that all duties and services provided are in accordance with the Academy's Equal Opportunities Policy

· The Governing Body is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment.

The duties above are neither exclusive nor exhaustive and the postholder may be required by the Principal to carry out appropriate duties within the context of the job, skills and grade.

Information about the School

Kingsmoor Academy is a happy, caring school with a friendly atmosphere, where parents are welcomed and are encouraged to join in the life of the school.

At Kingsmoor Academy we pride ourselves in offering a rich and varied learning experience with a focus on developing literacy, maths and life skills so that pupils are prepared for their next stage in their education.

Education is a journey of discovery where we can all learn together and from each other. We recognise that the skills and knowledge young children learn are the building blocks, the foundations, for learning throughout life.

Our staff pride themselves in their professional and caring approach. We work closely as a team in order to offer children the best start. We want children to be happy, safe and enjoy the experience of coming to school each day. We want each child to have a real love of learning and do well at school.