Teaching Assistant (Level 2)

at  Oasis Community Learning

Oasis Academy Limeside, Oldham
Academy-based
Salary: SCP 4-6, pro rata’d to 39 weeks (term time + 1 week)
Basis: Full-time, Permanent
Start Date: September 2024
Applications Close: 12:00 on Friday, June 28, 2024
Interviews: ASAP
Teaching Assistant Level 2 Job Description

JOB PURPOSE:

• To undertake education support duties and assist the class teacher in the day to day needs of the pupils in their care, to enable the teacher to implement the curriculum and respond to the pupils’ needs.
• To maintain complete confidentiality on all school matters.
• Provide support for class teachers and help children with their educational and social development, both in and out of the classroom.
• To contribute to the provision for children within a class or year group.
• To contribute to the promotion of the well-being of children within the Academy.
• To promote and safeguard the welfare of children you teach or come into contact with.
• Be responsible, as a member of staff, for promoting and developing a positive culture and to ensure diversity within the Academy community is recognised and respected.
• Contribute to the development of the Academy’s vision, values and aims and to abide by agreed professional behaviours and attitudes.
• To supervise children during breaks – both lunch and play

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide pupils with the level and type of support specified by the teacher, whilst at the same time encouraging the pupils towards independence and accepting responsibility for their own behaviour.
• Establish a good relationship with pupils by using language and other communication skills that the pupils can understand and relate to.
• Encourage pupils to interact with each other in an appropriate and acceptable manner.
• Promote positive pupil behaviour in line with Academy policies by the use of praise and encouragement.
• Help pupils with toileting and dressing, paying particular attention to hygiene.
• To supervise the children’s play involving toys and apparatus and role play under the direction of the teacher.
• To assist with language and other activities under the direction of the teacher.
• To supervise and support the activities of individual and groups of children under the direction of the teacher.
• To undertake playground supervision during the mid-morning and/or afternoon breaks and to deal with unruly behaviour and, where necessary, report difficulties to a member of the teaching staff. Supervise children in the dining area ensuring good standards of behaviour and manners and reporting any incidents of unacceptable behaviour to the Principal or other member of the Senior Leadership Team.
• Work under the direction of the teacher to prepare and maintain an effective learning environment, by preparing work materials and apparatus and clearing up afterwards.
• Set out learning materials as directed by the teacher so that pupils are able to participate safely and effectively in the planned activities.
• To liaise regularly with the teacher and/or take part in planning meetings, inset days and any other meetings as required.
• Provide consistent and effective support for colleagues in line with the requirements and responsibilities of your role.
• To assist in the recording of lessons and assessment as required by the teacher.
• To take part in training activities offered by the Academy and the county to further knowledge.
• To take part in such activities, including swimming and outings, as may be required.
• To take part in any other ad hoc duties as required by the Principal.