Support Staff: EYFS Teaching Assistant Employment application information pack Closing date for applications: 12 noon, Wednesday 26 th July Interviews to be held: Monday 31 st July
Job Description Job Title: Job Purposes: Background: Reporting To: EYFS Teaching Assistant To work under the specific supervision, instruction and guidance of the class teacher to support the teaching and learning activities in the classroom. To provide general support to the class teacher in the organisation and management of pupils and the classroom. To assist the teacher in creating and maintaining a purposeful, orderly and supportive learning environment. To promote the inclusion of all pupils, ensuring they have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop. To be responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people within the school. The David Ross Education Trust (DRET) is a growing network of academies with a geographical focus on Northamptonshire, Lincolnshire and Yorkshire/ Humber region. The network is a mix of primary, secondary and special academies and a mix of those that have chosen to join DRET on conversion and those that are sponsored academies. EYFS Lead and Class Teacher Salary: Salary Scale: NJC09- NJC12 ( 15,375 to 16,123) The salary quoted is the full time equivalent, part time posts will be paid pro-rata. 2
Key Duties and Responsibilities Key Responsibilities Support for pupils Under the specific supervision of the class teacher, to work with individuals and groups of pupils to deliver learning programs. To encourage pupils to interact with others and engage in activities led by the teacher. To assist with the general pastoral care of the pupils, including helping pupils who are unwell distressed or unsettled. To assist the pupils with personal needs as appropriate. To be able to translate for the pupils. Support for the teacher Have a sound knowledge and/or experience of the EYFS Use strategies, in liaison with the teacher, to support pupils to achieve Early Years Foundation Stage objectives - The Early Learning Goals To provide regular feedback to teachers on pupils achievement and progress. To provide feedback on pupils in relation to progress and achievement under guidance of the teacher. This may include feedback on pupil progress in meeting Individual Education Plan targets. Monitor pupils responses to learning activities and accurately record achievement/progress as directed To be aware of the planning of work and activities. To provide general clerical support to the teacher, e.g. photocopying, laminating, filing, etc as required. Support to the school To be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety and security, SEN/Inclusion and data protection reporting all concerns to the appropriate named person. To assist with the supervision of pupils out of lesson time but during the school day, within contracted hours as necessary for their safety. To accompany teaching staff and pupils on visits, trips and out of school activities within contracted hours as required To assist with the general pastoral care of pupils, including helping pupils who are unwell, distressed or unsettled. To attend relevant meetings and participate in training opportunities and professional development as required. To attend relevant meetings and participate in relevant training and performance development as required To adhere to school health and safety policy including risk assessment and safety systems 3
To adhere to school policy on equality and diversity To be able to translate for meetings with parents and other agencies. Support for the curriculum To assist with the development of basic Literacy, Numeracy and IT skills and to support their use in learning activities. To undertake broadly similar duties commensurate with the level of the post as required by the head teacher Qualifications and Professional Development Essential Good numeracy and literacy skills. Person Specification Have a sound knowledge and/or experience of the EYFS Knowledge of child development from 0-5 years Good understanding of the Foundation Stage Curriculum and the related assessments Good understanding of child development and learning. Desirable Experience of general clerical/ administrative work. Experience in a relevant discipline Knowledge, Skills and Competencies Essential Ability to work well as part of a team. An understanding of classroom roles and responsibilities. Able to use basic IT including computer, audio, video equipment and photocopier. Good keyboard skills and knowledge of relevant IT packages Knowledge of relevant policies and codes of practice and awareness of relevant legislation. Ability to relate well to children. Ability to relate well to adults Ability and willingness to identify own training needs and participate in training. 4
To be responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people within the school Ability to provide necessary personal care to children. Information for Applicants the Application and Recruitment Process Application Form Candidates are requested to complete either a supplementary application form or the online application and return with a CV. Safeguarding Children Candidates should be aware that all posts in the academy involve some degree of responsibility for safeguarding children, although the extent of that responsibility will vary according to the nature of the post. Please see the job description for the post. Accordingly, this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore all convictions and cautions, including those normally regarded as spent must be declared. The successful applicant s appointment is conditional upon satisfactory clearance by the Criminal Records Bureau. If you are currently working with children, on either a paid or voluntary basis, your current employer will be asked about disciplinary offences, including disciplinary offences relating to children and young persons (whether the disciplinary sanction is current or time expired), and whether you have been the subject of any child protection allegations or concerns and if so, the outcome of any enquiry or disciplinary procedure. If you are not currently working with children but have done so in the past, that previous employer will be asked about those issues. Where neither your current nor previous employment has involved working with children, your current employer will be asked about your suitability to work with children, although this may, where appropriate, answer not applicable if your duties have not brought you into contact with children or young persons. If you are successful, your inclusion on one of the lists administered by the ISA will be checked before your appointment. You should be aware that provision of false information is an offence and could result in the application being rejected. If appointed on the basis of false information, you could be summarily dismissed for acquiring your post by deception and a possible referral to the police and/or GTC could also follow. You will be aware if you are barred from working with children that it is a criminal offence to apply for this post and a criminal offence for the school to employ you. Invitation to Interview If you are invited to interview this will be conducted in person and the areas which it will explore will include suitability to work with children. If you are disabled and need special arrangements to access the selection process, please tell us on the application form what we can do to adapt our processes so that you are able to compete with others on an even footing. 5
All candidates invited to interview must also bring with them: Proof of identity such as current passport or photo card driving licence Birth certificate Utility bill or financial statement showing candidate s current name and address Where appropriate, any documentation evidencing a change of name, e.g. marriage certificate, change of name by deed poll Other documentary evidence showing your eligibility to work in the UK. If you do not have a UK passport, the UK Borders Agency website has an up to date publications on the prevention of illegal working and this lists the acceptable documents to demonstrate the right to work in the UK. Please note that originals of the above are necessary, photocopies or certified copies are not sufficient. Conditional Offer of Appointment: Pre-Employment Checks Any conditional offer will be subject to the following: Receipt of at least two satisfactory references (if these have not already been received) Verification of identity, qualifications and eligibility to work A check of the ISA lists of people who are barred from working with children or vulnerable adults A satisfactory DBS Disclosure Where the successful candidate has worked or been resident overseas in the previous five years, such checks and confirmations as the academy may require in accordance with statutory guidance Medical clearance and clarification of any adaptations that may be necessary if you are disabled. Confirmation that the health risks associated with the post have been considered and do not pose a particular risk to you in the light of previous illness/pain Consideration of your absence record from your previous employer. If this is higher than acceptable under our absence management procedure we will call you/meet with you to discuss the reasons for the absences before making a final decision WARNING Where a candidate is: Found to be on an ISA list of people who are barred from working with children or vulnerable adults, or the DBS disclosure shows that s/he has been disqualified from working with children by a court, or Found to have provided false information in, or in support of, his application, or The subject of serious expressions of concern as to his/her suitability to work with children The facts will be reported to the Police and/or the ISA. 6
Greenfields Primary School Dream. Believe. Achieve. Greenfields Community Primary School stands proud as the oasis in the community where every child has the right to succeed and feel proud of their individual achievements. Our pupils are proud of their gifts and talents and as a school we strive not only to identify these but to celebrate each child s successes of any size. We are a happy, caring school where the pupils achieve the highest possible standards. Staff, pupils and parents work together within a creative, active and positive learning environment to ensure security, stability and success for every pupil. Our Aims To create a happy and caring school where the pupils are keen to learn, are offered a variety of experiences and everyone is valued To set the highest expectations of pupil achievement, attitudes, welfare and behaviour To develop positive, respectful relationships between staff, parents and pupils to enhance pupil achievement and help to promote our school in the local community To embrace new initiatives to help establish creative, active, and positive learning experiences within a modern and vibrant environment To offer an inclusive education which emphasises security, stability and success for all our pupils The Sponsor Greenfields Primary school became an Academy in November 2013 and was sponsored by the David Ross Foundation. The sponsor brings strong personal commitment, relevant expertise and experience to the project. A successful businessman with strong local connections to the area, he is committed to providing outstanding educational opportunities for the young people of the area so that they too may prosper in life. David Ross was educated at Uppingham School, a successful independent boarding school with which he retains close links and serves as a trustee. Since opening Malcolm Arnold Academy, the David Ross Foundation has set up the David Ross Education Trust and this has twenty-seven secondary and primary academies across the East Midlands and East of England and continues to expand strongly. 7
Academy Vision The sponsor s vision is to broaden young people s horizons by creating a world-class academy which provides excellent teaching and learning and offers a wide range of outstanding academic and cocurricular opportunities for students. In particular, the academy has developed a culture of achievement, rooted in Christian values, where young people learn: that academic and co-curricular achievements are recognised and rewarded with equal merit that their personal commitment to volunteering in their community makes a long lasting and positive difference to the lives of others and their own to build positive relationships within the academy and wider community based on trust, fairness, tolerance and mutual respect to approach unfamiliar situations with courage and forethought to be confident citizens capable of engaging in conversation with anyone and everyone Every young person, whatever their circumstances, has the potential to make something of themselves and their futures, to grow into enterprising and successful adults able to make a difference to and for their communities and themselves. By offering a wide range of different opportunities there will be something at which everyone can excel and this will in turn enhance all students enjoyment of their education and their willingness to work harder to improve other aspects of their learning. The academy will broaden young people s horizons through inspirational leadership at all levels, and will support them with exemplary pastoral care through a vertical house-system and positive peer mentoring. The academy works with other partner organisations from the world of business and education locally, nationally and internationally to create a wealth of opportunities for young people to access and extend their learning of themselves and the world around them. 8
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