Temporary Part Time Teaching Assistant
Job Summary
Contract Type:
Term-time only (Temporary)
Working Pattern:
Part time - term time plus specified days
Advert Start Date:
08/07/2020
Advert End Date:
Closed for applications on 29/07/2020 12:00
Salary:
£18,426 - £19,171 pro rata
Job Category:
Schools - Support
Employment Location:
Laurel Avenue Community Primary School
Further Information
Temporary Teaching Assistant Required from 1st September 2020 until the end of Summer term 2021
Part Time 32.5 hours per week, term time only plus 2 weeks
Grade 3 - £18,426 - £19,171 (pro rata)
The Governors of Laurel Avenue Community Primary School are looking to appoint a highly motivated, enthusiastic teaching assistant to support a Reception pupil with an EHCP, to join our team with effect from September 2020.
The role is to support one Reception aged pupil across the day, following an individual timetable and support plan that is in place. The role is dependent on funding for as long as the pupil remains on roll at this school and it is hoped that the successful candidate will move through school with the pupil.
You will support the pupil in all aspects of learning, helping them to learn as effectively as possible both in group situations and individually for example:
- Clarifying and explaining instructions
- Following and planning for an individual sensory diet
- Planning for and implementing interventions linked to recommendations from ASD team, speech and language therapist and occupational therapist
- Ensuring the pupil is able to use equipment and materials provided
- Motivating and encouraging the pupil as required by providing levels of individual attention, reassurance and help with learning tasks as appropriate to pupils’ needs
- Using praise, positive feedback and assistance to encourage the pupil to concentrate and stay on task
- Liaising with class teacher, SENCO and other professionals about the support plan, contributing to the planning and delivery as appropriate
- Consistently and effectively implementing agreed behaviour management strategies
- Helping to make appropriate resources to support the pupil
If you are able to demonstrate your motivation and passion for working as part of our supportive, resilient team to ensure the best possible outcomes for this pupil, then we would love to hear from you.
The successful applicant will:
• have a positive, empathetic attitude towards pupils and others
• be able to work as part of a team and use initiative when required
• be flexible, resilient and adaptable
• have experience of contributing to team planning including identifying the next steps
• be able to motivate and engage pupils in the learning process using a range of strategies
• be able to manage competing demands and have excellent behaviour management skills including:
- interpersonal skills
- communication [verbal and written]
- organisation
Our school can offer you:
• A thriving, well-resourced and attractive learning environment
• Friendly, enthusiastic children
• A dedicated, supportive and welcoming staff team
• Opportunities for professional development and support
Where our roles are customer facing and you are required to speak to members of the public, the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post. As a disability confident employer, we are committed to employing disabled people and people with health conditions making reasonable adjustments to support disabled applicants when required
This post is not open to job share
Calculation of term time only plus two weeks’ pay
Term time only plus two additional weeks’ pay is calculated on the basis of the following:
• Number of ‘teaching’ weeks – 38 weeks; plus
• Public (bank) holidays – 1.6 weeks (8 days); plus
• Two additional weeks, inclusive of CPD – 2 weeks; plus
• Individual leave entitlement - 5.2 weeks (26 days) or 6.2 weeks (31 days)
Individual leave entitlement is calculated on the length of continuous service.
Employees with less than 5 years’ service will receive 26 days annual leave.
Employees with more than 5 years’ service will receive 31 days annual leave.
For example:
Calculation for employees with less than 5 years’ service:
40 weeks (term time plus 2) + 26 days (annual leave) + 8 days (public holidays) = 46.8 weeks’ pay, to be paid in 12 equal monthly instalments
Calculation for employees with more than 5 years’ service:
40 weeks (term time plus 2) + 31 days (annual leave) + 8 days (public holidays) = 47.8 weeks’ pay, to be paid in 12 equal monthly instalments
We are unable to offer visits to the school at this time, but if you would like to discuss the vacancy, please call to speak to the Headteacher, Gaynor Davison on 0191 3868416 or email on laurelavenue@durhamlearning.net
Please return completed applications directly to the Headteacher, Ms G Davison at laurelavenue@durhamlearning.net
Closing date: Wednesday 29th July 2020 at 12 noon
Interview date: Friday 31st July 2020 via MS Teams or another agreed format
Laurel Avenue Community Primary School
The Woodlands,
Durham,
DH1 2EY
Tel: 0191 3868416
Email: laurelavenue@durhamlearning.net
Website: http://www.laurelavenue.durham.sch.uk/
Please note
This job is closed for applications.