Named Pupil Teaching Assistant at Wiltshire Career Site

Swindon, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

15 Jun, 26

Salary

13.05

Posted On

17 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Physical Care, Personal Care, Autism Spectrum Knowledge, Speech And Language Knowledge, Social And Emotional Difficulties Knowledge, Supervision, Educational Activities, Communication, Mathematics, Physical Education, Reading, Art And Craft, Cookery, Needlework, Safeguarding, Data Handling

Industry

Government Administration

Description

Salary: Grade D £12.65 - £13.05 per hour Hours of work: 19 hours a week initially; AM x 5 and PM x 2 Contract type: Fixed Term against a named pupil A bit about us: Ofsted Report, November 2022 * “Pupils enjoy attending this inclusive school. They talk confidently about the school’s values. They understand how these values help them to be loving, caring and supportive of others. Parents and carers are positive about the school. Many comment on the school’s ‘family feel’ and the way in which staff care for pupils.” * “Staff have high expectations for pupils’ behaviour and conduct. Pupils understand these expectations and strive to achieve them. Pupils are polite and behave well, both in lessons and around the school. This begins in the early years, where children follow instructions well and show high levels of independence.” * “Leaders have high expectations for all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Together with staff, they have created a curriculum that is ambitious and designed well. Leaders promote a love of reading. Staff ensure that pupils read a diverse range of texts. Staff use the training they receive to enable them to teach phonics well.” * “Leaders are ambitious for what pupils with SEND can achieve. These pupils take an active role in the life of the school. Staff know the pupils well. They use this knowledge to ensure that pupils receive the support they need to access the same curriculum as their peers. This is particularly the case for pupils with social and emotional needs.” SIAMS Church Inspection, May 2025 “Broad Hinton Church of England Primary School is living up to its foundation as a Church school and is enabling pupils and adults to flourish. It has the following notable strengths. * The Christian vision, and values of love, care and respect are deeply embedded within the school. They are at the heart of decision making. This ensures pupils and adults flourish together. * The curriculum inspires and motivates pupils. It successfully promotes the school’s vision of developing a love of learning for a lifetime of opportunities. * Collective worship is cherished by pupils and adults. Effective and evolving partnerships with the local church enrich the school’s worship life. * Driven by the vision, this is a highly inclusive and happy school community with a deep focus on adults’ and pupils’ wellbeing. Pupils behave very well, and relationships across the school are harmonious. * Highly effective leadership of religious education (RE) ensures that pupils experience a well-crafted curriculum. Pupils consequently have a good knowledge of Christianity, world religions and worldviews.” All about the role: * To providing physical and personal care to pupils * To have knowledge or experience of children on the autistic spectrum * To have knowledge or experience of children with speech and language * To have knowledge or experience of children with social and emotional difficulties * To supervise and assist children, either on an individual basis or in small groups on educational activities under the guidance, or as directed by the teacher, including, according to the children’s needs and capabilities, language and communication, maths, games, puzzles, PE, reading, art and craft, cookery and needlework. * To assist with the smooth running of the school through assisting with supervisory cover as and when required and agreed. * To accompany children on outings, including assisting them on to buses, supervising, entertaining and assisting as necessary, both on bus and at destination, as directed by the teacher. * To assist with children’s hygiene. * To assist the teacher in preparation of materials, equipment and display of work. * To adhere to the roles and responsibilities as outlined in the ‘National occupational standards for supporting teaching and learning in schools’ and undertake professional development to further skills and support learning in school. * To maintain discipline in accordance with the Ethos, Behaviour and Discipline Policy. * To adhere to the school’s Safeguarding policy and related policies in particular to the use of mobile phones and cameras within the school environment and the secure handling of data. Find out more and apply: Please contact the school office for more details, application form and to organise a visit to the school: admin@broadhinton.wilts.sch.uk [admin@broadhinton.wilts.sch.uk], 017931 731262. To apply online, please click the ‘apply now’ button below to upload your completed application form [https://docs.jobs.wiltshire.gov.uk/files/77452661-wpp-job-application-form-broad-hinton/], Equality and diversity monitoring form [https://docs.jobs.wiltshire.gov.uk/files/89659760-wpp-equality-and-diversity-monitoring-form/] and covering letter online. Please note: CV's will not be considered. Closing date (and time): Friday 10th April at 12.00 noon Interview date: Either Thursday 16th or Friday 17th April Commencement date: As soon as possible. This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All applicants will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check before appointment is confirmed. Job description [https://docs.jobs.wiltshire.gov.uk/files/33261115-wpp-job-description/] Person Specification [https://docs.jobs.wiltshire.gov.uk/files/67722530-wpp-person-specification/] Job applicant privacy notice [https://docs.jobs.wiltshire.gov.uk/files/10229529-wpp-job-applicant-privacy-notice/]

Responsibilities

The role involves providing physical and personal care to a named pupil, assisting with educational activities across various subjects, and supporting the smooth running of the school through supervisory cover as directed. Responsibilities also include accompanying children on outings and assisting with their hygiene needs.