Professional duties

Be aware of and comply with the school's policies and procedures relating to Child Protection, Health & Safety, Confidentiality, Whistleblowing, Equalities and Staff Code of Conduct, reporting all concerns to the appropriate person.
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.
Assist with minor accidents applying first aid and entering details of incidents in the First Aid & Incidents log book.
Administer prescribed medication in accordance with written parental instruction and in line with the School's policy and procedure, ensuring security of medicines at all times.
Care appropriately for children taken ill whilst at school and contact parents after discussion with and under the guidance of the teacher or Headteacher.
Assist children who require cleaning and/or changing following slips and trips, sickness, soiling etc.
Provide information for, and contribute to the annual review process and/or case conferences when required.
Arrange for other TA/LSAs to cover duties when absent and cover for absent staff when necessary.
Assist with the supervision of pupils out of lesson time, including breaktime, when appropriate.
Demonstrate positive attitudes, values and behaviours.
Contribute to the overall ethos and aims of the school.
Be committed to improve own practice, through reflection and self-evaluation and by attending relevant courses, training and other learning activities (e.g. INSET or Twilight sessions).
To participate in the school's Performance Management process.
Accompany teaching staff and pupils on visits, trips and out of school activities as required and take responsibility for a group under the supervision of the teacher.
To assist in the general care of the school environment by undertaking tidying of general areas.
Accept any other reasonable duties, responsibilities or tasks which the Headteacher may require

Experience of working with children in a school, either paid or voluntarily.
A good standard of written and spoken English and Maths skills
Childcare qualifications
First Aid Certificate
Understanding of phonics
Child Protection training
Experience of working with children with SEND
Basic understanding of child development and learning
Understand classroom roles and responsibilities
Demonstrate sound IT skills to support teaching and learning
Basic understanding of the National Curriculum expectations for Maths and English
Good interpersonal skills
Work constructively as part of a team
Communicate effectively both written and oral with children and adults.
Ability to quickly establish respectful, trusting and productive working relationships with pupils, parents, colleagues and other professionals.
Ability to provide timely and accurate information as required.
To understand the roles of other people working in a school.
Resilient
Sensitivity and warmth, flexibility, and a good sense of humour
Excellent organisational and time management skills
Ability to follow instructions
Ability to maintain confidentiality
A positive attitude to change
An excellent record of health and attendance
Willingness to work with children of all abilities and backgrounds
A commitment to promote and safeguard the welfare of all children.
A commitment to continuous professional development
Understand and support the differences in children and adults and respond appropriately
Understand and implement the school behaviour policy
Understand the importance of physical and emotional wellbeing
Basic understanding of Health & Safety legislation
Understanding of child protection requirements in school

Dropmore Infant School is a small, friendly school in an idyllic rural setting, which has educated children in the local area for over 200 years. It is surrounded by open countryside with a large playing field and landscaped areas including an adventure playground, pond, vegetable plots, orchard and wild flower area. The school has benefited from much refurbishment and improvement over the recent years, but still retains its unique charm with the old thatched roof building.

82 Education / Teaching jobs in Weston-Super-Mare, North Somerset