Teaching Assistant

The school is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and caring Teaching Assistant for KS2. The role will be for a minimum of 27 hours a week and may also include lunch duties. The role is varied and will involve working with children on a one to one basis and within small groups. Part time arrangements and job shares will be considered., To provide support to teachers in the management of pupils' learning. 1 a) DUTIES

• Assist in the educational and social development of pupils under the direction and guidance of the head teacher, SENCO and class teachers
• Attend to pupils' personal needs, including social, health, hygiene, first-aid and welfare matters
• Prepare classrooms and clear afterwards and assist with the display of pupils' work
• Provide clerical/admin support, e.g. photocopying, typing, filing, collecting money, record keeping
• Assist with the planning and delivery of learning activities
• Accompany teachers and pupils on out-of-school activities and take responsibility for a group, under the direction of a teacher
• Undertake playground duties
1 b) EQUALITIES Be aware of and support difference and ensure that pupils have equality of access to opportunities to learn and develop. 1 c) HEALTH AND SAFETY Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection; and report all concerns to an appropriate person. 1 d) ADDITIONAL INFORMATION The jobholder is required to contribute to and support the overall aims and ethos of the school. All staff are required to participate in training and other learning activities, and in performance management and development, as required by the school's policies and practice. Set a good example in terms of dress, punctuality and attendance. The duties described above may vary from time to time without changing their general character or the levels of responsibility entailed and are intended to provide a broad indication of what is included in the job. Different emphases may be given to different aspects according to the requirements of the school and, in particular, the age of the pupils.


• Experience of working with children
• Highly organised, able to prioritise, with good attention to detail
• Self-motivated, tenacious and flexible
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  
  St Mary's Church of England Primary School Amersham is a safe and supportive place, realising individual needs and potential within a caring, Christian family. Our learning environment is one that is both exciting and inspiring, where every one is equal and valued. We provide a high quality education allowing children to develop lively and enquiring minds. We promote Christian values through all aspects of school life. St Mary's is a school of which all can be proud., At St Mary's C.E Primary School we believe that a policy on child protection is founded on the right of all children to be safe and feel safe, and that it is the fundamental obligation on all schools to robustly secure this right.