Teaching Assistant

We are looking for an outstanding candidate to provide the highest quality care and learning environment for our children aged 7 and above. The Teaching Assistant will be responsible for supporting the children at our school and is expected to inspire, excite and to nurture every child within their care. This Job Description covers the main duties and responsibilities of the role. The role holder may be asked to carry out other activities commensurate with this Job Description from time to time. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• To provide the highest levels of pastoral care, supporting children with medical and/or special educational needs.
• To implement a safe, stimulating and varied programme of learning opportunities, ensuring the planning meets the needs of individual children.
• To make appropriate educational provision for children with SEND and those who may have EAL needs, with support from the Head of Learning Support.
• To assess children's progress, maintain records and provide written reports to parents/carers in accordance with school policies and schedules.
• To carry out administrative duties related to the delivery of all aspects of outstanding teaching, including the use of technology to assist in lesson preparation, teaching and reporting.
• To be responsible for the organisation of each different, group or individual session, ensuring resources and equipment available and are appropriate to meet the needs of the children.
• To work closely and professionally with colleagues to ensure the daily care, supervision and programmes are efficient and safe.
• To attend staff meetings, departmental meetings and other training and developmental sessions, and to take part in joint decision making about educational issues.
• To undertake any other reasonable and relevant duties in accordance with the changing needs of the school as directed by your line manager.
• To supervise children during the school day, including in the playground and dinner hall on a rota basis.
LIAISON WITH PARENTS: To take reasonable steps to maintain cordial relations with members of the parent body, responding to requests for information and assistance. To attend parent/teacher consultations as organised by the school where necessary. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: To take up the opportunity for continuous professional development through self-directed reading, courses and in-service training and maintain a good level of IT skills To take part in the school arrangements for staff performance review, to complete the required documentation and seek to fulfil individual targets agreed as part of the appraisal and performance management system. Benefits Working at Worksop and Ranby House is as much about a lifestyle choice as it is about pursuing a satisfying career path. We have high expectations of our staff and reward with an attractive benefits package, which includes:
• Fee concessions for your children
• Workplace pension scheme
• Access to gym, sports hall and swimming pool
• Free meals provided when on duty
• Free onsite parking
Desired Criteria
• GCSEs in English & Maths (grades 4/C or above)
• A full and relevant qualification, such as: Level 2 or 3 Certificate in Teaching Assistant qualification
• Evidence of being able to motivate, inspire and lead young children.
• Demonstrates experience of appropriate strategies for engaging and challenging pupils to assist progress
• At least two years experience of supporting children with Special Educational needs
• An understanding of the accountability and parental expectations placed on staff working in the independent sector.
• Competent IT skills to support activities and IT based admin tasks
• Driving Licence including a D1 category
• Child Protection and Safeguarding Training (will be provided by the school).
• First Aid Training (will be provided by the school).
Essential Criteria
• The desire to be an ambassador for the school in everything they achieve.
• A confident and effective communicator who will support the team and embrace change.
• A good understanding of child development, learning processes and factors that affect how pupils learn.
• Ability to resolve problems effectively by being 'solution focused'.
• Excellent levels of organisation and time management.
• Work constructively as part of a team, understanding classroom roles and responsibilities and your own position within these.
• The ability to relate well with children, their parents and colleagues and to build positive working relationships.
  
  GCSEs in English & Maths (grades 4/C or above)
• A full and relevant qualification, such as: Level 2 or 3 Certificate in Teaching Assistant qualification
• Evidence of being able to motivate, inspire and lead young children.
• Demonstrates experience of appropriate strategies for engaging and challenging pupils to assist progress
• At least two years experience of supporting children with Special Educational needs
• An understanding of the accountability and parental expectations placed on staff working in the independent sector.
• Competent IT skills to support activities and IT based admin tasks
• Driving Licence including a D1 category
• Child Protection and Safeguarding Training (will be provided by the school).
• First Aid Training (will be provided by the school)., The desire to be an ambassador for the school in everything they achieve.
• A confident and effective communicator who will support the team and embrace change.
• A good understanding of child development, learning processes and factors that affect how pupils learn.
• Ability to resolve problems effectively by being 'solution focused'.
• Excellent levels of organisation and time management.
• Work constructively as part of a team, understanding classroom roles and responsibilities and your own position within these.
• The ability to relate well with children, their parents and colleagues and to build positive working relationships.
  
  Working at Worksop and Ranby House is as much about a lifestyle choice as it is about pursuing a satisfying career path. We have high expectations of our staff and reward with an attractive benefits package, which includes:
• Fee concessions for your children
• Workplace pension scheme
• Access to gym, sports hall and swimming pool
• Free meals provided when on duty
• Free onsite parking