Teaching Assistant
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West Norfolk Academies Trust, Saddle Bow, Norfolk
- Part time
- Temporary
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Posted 1 week ago, 29 Jun
Salary not available. View on company website.
West Norfolk Academies Trust, Saddle Bow, Norfolk
- Remote working
- Part time
- Temporary
Posted 1 week ago, 29 Jun
Job ref: a422b161fbc345fea0061dffb313c76a
Full Job Description
St Clement's High School are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and dedicated Teaching Assistant to join their team. The successful candidate will work with teachers to raise the learning and attainment of students while also promoting their independence, self-esteem, and social inclusion., Personal and professional conduct
· Having proper and professional regard for the ethos, policies and practices of the school in which they work as professional members of staff.
· Demonstrating positive attitudes, values and behaviours to develop and sustain effective relationships with the school community.
· Having regard for the need to safeguard pupils' wellbeing by following relevant statutory guidance along with school policies and practice.
· Upholding values consistent with those required from teachers by respecting individual differences and cultural diversity.
· Committing to improve their own practice through self-evaluation and awareness.
Knowledge and understanding
· Acquire the appropriate skills, qualifications, and/or experience required for the teaching assistant role, with support from the school employer.
· Demonstrate expertise and skills in understanding the needs of all pupils (including specialist expertise as appropriate) and know how to adapt and deliver support to meet individual needs.
· Share responsibility for ensuring that their own knowledge and understanding is relevant and up to date by reflecting on their own practice, liaising with school leaders and accessing relevant professional development to improve personal effectiveness.
Teaching and learning
· Demonstrate an informed and efficient approach to teaching and learning by adopting relevant strategies to support the work of the teacher and increase achievement of all pupils including, where appropriate, those with special educational needs and disabilities.
· Promote, support and facilitate inclusion by encouraging participation of all pupils in learning and extracurricular activities.
· Use effective behaviour management strategies consistently in line with the school's policy and procedures.
· Contribute to effective assessment and planning by supporting the monitoring, recording and reporting of pupil progress as appropriate to the level of the role.
· Communicate effectively and sensitively with pupils to adapt to their needs and support their learning.
Working with others
· Recognise and respect the role and contribution of other professionals, parents and carers by liaising effectively and working in partnership with them.
· With the class teacher, keep other professionals accurately informed of progress or concerns they may have about the pupils they work with.
· Understand their responsibility to share knowledge to inform planning and decision making.
· Understand their role in order to be able to work collaboratively with classroom teachers and other colleagues, including specialist advisory teachers.
· Communicate their knowledge and understanding of pupils to other school staff and education, health and social care professionals, so that informed decision making can take place on intervention and provision.
You will need to have good communication and interpersonal skills, the belief that all students, regardless of their personal circumstances can excel and the ability to set high expectations in order to motivate and inspire.
Salary: Scale C, Pt 4, £12.65/hour. Approx £15,814 - (FTE £24,404/per year - based on a 37hr week) - Please note the Salary will be pro rata - Pay Award Pending
Hours: 28 hrs/week, 39 weeks/year (term time +1)
Temporary till 31st August 2026
· Having proper and professional regard for the ethos, policies and practices of the school in which they work as professional members of staff.
· Demonstrating positive attitudes, values and behaviours to develop and sustain effective relationships with the school community.
· Having regard for the need to safeguard pupils' wellbeing by following relevant statutory guidance along with school policies and practice.
· Upholding values consistent with those required from teachers by respecting individual differences and cultural diversity.
· Committing to improve their own practice through self-evaluation and awareness.
Knowledge and understanding
· Acquire the appropriate skills, qualifications, and/or experience required for the teaching assistant role, with support from the school employer.
· Demonstrate expertise and skills in understanding the needs of all pupils (including specialist expertise as appropriate) and know how to adapt and deliver support to meet individual needs.
· Share responsibility for ensuring that their own knowledge and understanding is relevant and up to date by reflecting on their own practice, liaising with school leaders and accessing relevant professional development to improve personal effectiveness.
Teaching and learning
· Demonstrate an informed and efficient approach to teaching and learning by adopting relevant strategies to support the work of the teacher and increase achievement of all pupils including, where appropriate, those with special educational needs and disabilities.
· Promote, support and facilitate inclusion by encouraging participation of all pupils in learning and extracurricular activities.
· Use effective behaviour management strategies consistently in line with the school's policy and procedures.
· Contribute to effective assessment and planning by supporting the monitoring, recording and reporting of pupil progress as appropriate to the level of the role.
· Communicate effectively and sensitively with pupils to adapt to their needs and support their learning.
Working with others
· Recognise and respect the role and contribution of other professionals, parents and carers by liaising effectively and working in partnership with them.
· With the class teacher, keep other professionals accurately informed of progress or concerns they may have about the pupils they work with.
· Understand their responsibility to share knowledge to inform planning and decision making.
· Understand their role in order to be able to work collaboratively with classroom teachers and other colleagues, including specialist advisory teachers.
· Communicate their knowledge and understanding of pupils to other school staff and education, health and social care professionals, so that informed decision making can take place on intervention and provision.
You will need to have good communication and interpersonal skills, the belief that all students, regardless of their personal circumstances can excel and the ability to set high expectations in order to motivate and inspire.
Salary: Scale C, Pt 4, £12.65/hour. Approx £15,814 - (FTE £24,404/per year - based on a 37hr week) - Please note the Salary will be pro rata - Pay Award Pending
Hours: 28 hrs/week, 39 weeks/year (term time +1)
Temporary till 31st August 2026
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