Salary: £25,614 - £26,427 per annum pro rata
Grade: CD Scale 3-5
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Teaching Assistant 27.5 hours General Teaching Assistant + 2.5 hours Midday Supervisory Assistant each week
Location: Ingleton, North Yorkshire
COME AND JOIN US!
A little bit about us
We are looking for a warm, enthusiastic and caring Teaching Assistant to join the brilliant team at Ingleton Primary School. We are a friendly rural primary school with lovely pupils and families, and a staff team who genuinely support one another. You will be joining an experienced and welcoming group of teaching assistants who make a real difference every day. Our setting is pretty special too. We have a gorgeous outdoor area, our own woodland used for Forest School and wonderful views towards Ingleborough. We want someone who will enjoy being part of school life, build positive relationships and help our children feel happy, included and ready to learn.
What we are looking for
• Someone who genuinely enjoys working with children and wants the best for every pupil.
• A calm, kind and positive team player who builds respectful professional relationships.
• Someone able to support learning, behaviour, wellbeing and inclusion, including pupils with additional needs.
• A person who is flexible, reliable and happy to learn. Relevant qualifications and school experience are welcomed, and we value the right attitude and commitment too.
The role
The post is permanent and is offered as 27.5 GTA hours plus 2.5 MSA hours each week, term time only. We will also consider part-time applications, so please tell us clearly what working pattern you are seeking.
Come and meet us
Visits are warmly welcomed. To arrange a visit, or if you have any questions about the vacancy, please contact Becky Dixon, Administrator, at admin@ingleton-pri.n-yorks.sch.uk or telephone 015242 41592. We would love to show you around.
How to apply
Please see the application pack on our website and complete the online application form. Alternatively, you can request an application pack from school by emailing admin@ingleton-pri.n-yorks.sch.uk.
Key Dates:
Application deadline: Monday 2nd November 12noon
Interview date: Friday 6th November
Key Documents:
Job Description and Person Specification.pdf
Safeguarding matters here
Ingleton Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. The post is subject to safer recruitment checks, including an Enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. In line with safer recruitment practice, shortlisted candidates may be subject to an online search.
Ingleton Primary School Teaching Assistant
Job purpose
To work with teachers to support teaching and learning for individuals and groups of pupils, under the direction of teaching staff, and to contribute to a safe, inclusive and nurturing school day. The postholder may support planned learning activities in the classroom and other appropriate areas of the school and will undertake midday supervision duties as part of the role.
Supporting learning and development
• Support pre-planned learning and activities as directed by the teacher.
• Work with individuals and small groups, using appropriate questioning and interaction to help pupils think, participate and learn.
• Observe pupils and provide useful feedback to teaching staff about learning, participation, behaviour and achievement.
• Support agreed teaching, behaviour and inclusion strategies, adapting support in response to pupils’ needs under teacher direction.
• Support pupils’ social, emotional, physical and medical needs and encourage independence.
• Assist with educational visits, outdoor learning and other school activities as required.
Midday supervision
• Help provide a safe, positive and enjoyable lunchtime for pupils.
• Supervise pupils during lunch and play, promoting good manners, positive relationships and appropriate behaviour.
• Support pupils who need help at lunchtime and respond appropriately to minor incidents, seeking further support when needed.
• Follow school procedures for first aid, behaviour, safeguarding and the reporting of concerns.
Communication and teamwork
• Build effective, professional relationships with pupils, colleagues, parents/carers and other professionals.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, teaching assistants and other school staff.
• Share relevant information appropriately and confidentially, maintaining clear professional boundaries.
Safeguarding and pupil welfare
• Promote and safeguard the welfare of children in accordance with school policy, statutory guidance and training, raising concerns promptly through the school’s safeguarding procedures.
• Undertake agreed personal care, intimate care or support for physical/medical needs where required, preserving dignity and encouraging independence.
• Promote inclusion, equality, respect and acceptance for all pupils.
Classroom and wider school support
• Prepare resources and learning areas and undertake minor clerical tasks such as photocopying and displays.
• Support the appropriate use of ICT and follow relevant school policies.
• Provide agreed supervision or access arrangements for statutory/internal assessments where required and in line with relevant guidance.
• Participate in appraisal, induction, training and continuing professional development.
• Undertake break supervision and other reasonable duties appropriate to the role when required.
Health, safety, information governance and conduct
• Follow the school’s health and safety arrangements and work with colleagues to maintain a safe environment.
• Comply with relevant information governance, data protection, confidentiality and information security requirements.
• Act at all times in a manner consistent with the school’s ethos, staff code of conduct and professional expectations.
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