EYFS 1:1 Teaching Assistant (Palace Fields Primary School – (The Heath Family Trust NW))

EYFS 1:1 Teaching Assistant

Job Title: EYFS 1:1 Teaching Assistant

Employer: Palace Fields Primary School – (The Heath Family Trust NW)

Job Type: Teaching & Learning

Job Phase: N/A

NOR: 170

Grade: NJC Scale Points 5 /6

Actual Salary: £23,500 – £23,893 FTE (Actual Pro Rata Salary £14,500 – £14,742)

Contract Type: Fixed term

Contract Term: Part time, Term time only

Location: Halton

Start Date: Sunday, September 1st, 2024

Closing Date: Monday, June 3rd, 2024

About the School

You will be joining a staff team at Palace Fields that puts its values at the heart of practice. Children come first and our mission is to ensure that every individual is given the chance to flourish. We pride ourselves on building strong relationships, high academic standards and being inclusive. Our values of kindness, integrity and tenacity are woven through all that we do. The successful EYFS 1:1 Teaching Assistant will be able to quickly build a positive relationship with a EYFS pupil, promote their learning and academic progress, and support them with any special educational needs. You will be adept at engaging children with learning activities and helping them maintain focus. You will be key in supporting their success in learning.

The ideal Teaching Assistant will be energetic, flexible, patient and be highly motivated to help children reach their full potential. We are looking for a EYFS 1:1 teaching assistant join our excellent team. The appointment is for 27 hours across the week and we will be flexible around working pattern for the right candidate. As part of The Heath Family Multi-Academy Trust, we have strong links with partner primary schools across three north-west local authorities.

Further information is contained within the job description and person specification. The right candidate will be aligned to our values of Tenacity, Integrity and Kindness and be committed to our mission to empower our children to overcome barriers, be able to compete with the best, and shape the future.

About the Role

Overall purpose of the post:

To provide learning and care support for an individual pupil with special educational needs (SEN) to help work towards the outcomes on their education and health care plan (EHCP). This will involve working with the teacher to plan and deliver activities and supporting the pupil with routines, transitions and behaviour management.

Duties and Responsibilities; Supporting the pupil :

• Build a positive relationship with the pupil, promoting high self-esteem, independence, and social inclusion.
• Promote high standards of behaviour, responding to incidents in line with the school’s behaviour policy and guidelines on physical intervention.
• Assist with the development and delivery of individual education, support, and care plans.
• Support the pupil with their social, emotional, and mental health needs, escalating concerns where appropriate.
• Demonstrate an informed and efficient approach to teaching and learning by adopting relevant strategies to support the work of the teacher and increase the pupil’s achievement.
• Contribute to the planning of differentiated learning activities for the individual, delivering activities inside or outside the classroom.
• Support the teaching of a broad and balanced curriculum aimed at helping the pupil achieve their full potential in all areas of learning.
• Promote, support and facilitate inclusion by encouraging participation of the pupil in learning and extracurricular activities.
• Use effective behaviour management strategies consistently in line with the school’s policy and procedures.
• Organise and manage teaching space and resources to help maintain a stimulating and safe learning environment.
• Use ICT skills to advance the pupil’s learning.
• Through observations, provide regular feedback to teachers on the pupil’s progress, attainment, and barriers to learning.
• Monitor, record and report on progress and attainment.
• Read and understand lesson plans shared prior to lessons, if available.
• Working with staff, parents/carers and relevant professionals:
• Share knowledge and understanding of the pupil with other school staff and education, health, and social care professionals, so that informed decision making can take place on intervention and provision.
• Communicate effectively with other staff members, pupils, and parents and carers.
• Keep other professionals accurately informed about performance, progress, and any areas of concern.
• Understand their role in order to be able to work collaboratively with classroom teachers and other colleagues, including specialist advisory teachers.
• Collaborate and work with colleagues and other relevant professionals within and beyond the school.
• Develop effective professional relationships with colleagues.

Health and safety:

• Promote the safety and wellbeing of pupils and help to safeguard pupils’ wellbeing by following the requirements of Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) and our school’s child protection policy.
• Help keep their own knowledge and understanding relevant and up to date by reflecting on their own practice, liaising with school leaders, and identifying relevant professional development to improve personal effectiveness.
• Take opportunities to build the appropriate skills, qualifications, and/or experience needed for the role, with support from the school.
• Take part in the school’s appraisal procedures.

Safeguarding:

• Work in line with statutory safeguarding guidance (e.g. Keeping Children Safe in Education, Prevent) and our safeguarding and child protection policies.
• Promote the safeguarding of all pupils in the school.
• This job description is not necessarily a comprehensive definition of the post. It will be reviewed at intervals, and it may be subject to modification or amendment at any time after consultation with the holder of the post.

Personal Qualities

PERSON SPECIFICATION CATEGORY/ITEM ESSENTIAL DESIRABLE Qualifications, Knowledge & Experience:

• Teaching Assistant Level 2 Qualification. (E)
• GCSE or equivalent level, including at least a Grade 4 (previously Grade C) in English and maths. (E)
• First-aid training, or willingness to complete it. (D)
• Experience working in a school environment or other educational setting. (D)
• Experience working with children / young people with special educational needs (SEN). (E)
• Experience planning and delivering learning activities.
• Good literacy and numeracy skills. (E)
• Good organisational skills. (E)
• Knowledge of how to help adapt and deliver support to meet individual needs. (E)
• Subject and curriculum knowledge relevant to the role, and ability to apply this effectively in supporting teachers and pupils. (E)

Skills, Abilities and Personal Qualities

• Ability to build effective working relationships with pupils and adults. (E) • Excellent verbal communication skills. (E)
• Skills and expertise in understanding the needs of all pupils. (E)
• Knowledge of how to help adapt and deliver support to meet individual needs. (E)
• Subject and curriculum knowledge relevant to the role, and ability to apply this effectively in supporting teachers and pupils. (E)
• Good ICT skills, particularly using ICT to support learning. (E)
• Ability to work as part of a team and to be flexible in their approach to daily routines. (E)
• Active listening skills. (E)
• The ability to remain calm in stressful situations. (E)
• Knowledge of guidance and requirements around safeguarding children. (E)
• Commitment to safeguarding pupil wellbeing and equality. (E)
• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality at all times. (E)
• A commitment to getting the best outcomes for all pupils and promoting the ethos and values of the school. (E)
• Capacity to inspire, motivate and challenge children and young people. (E)
• Enjoyment of working with children. (E)
• Sensitivity and understanding, to help build good relationships with pupils. (E)
• Resilient, positive, forward looking and enthusiastic about making a difference. (E) Suitability to work with children
• Enhanced DBS clearance is required for this position (E)

How to Apply

Thank you for your interest in this exciting opportunity at Palace Fields Primary School. To apply, please submit the following completed application forms: • Application form For this position you should submit a covering letter demonstrating and summarising experience and giving evidence or examples of your proven experience against the criteria listed in the person specification. Application closing date: 3rd June 2024 at 12:00 PM

Completed applications should be returned by email recruitment@theheathfamily.org.uk. We will endeavour to acknowledge receipt of all applications within 24 hrs. Should you fail to receive a confirmation, please call 01928 716521. Please ensure that your application accounts for any gaps in employment. Please include the names and addresses of two professional referees (one of which must be your current employer).

Referees will be approached if your make the shortlisting stage of the recruitment process. Applicants are warmly encouraged to visit our school. Please contact Mrs Libby Connor (Office Manager) on 01928 563 838 or email LConnor@PFP.theheathfamily.org to arrange an appointment.

Closing Date: Monday 3rd June 2024

Short Listing Date: Monday 3rd June 2024

Interview Date: Friday 7th June 2024

Recruitment Documents

Application Form: Download Document

Equal Opportunities Monitoring: Download Document

Advert : Download Document

About the Heath Family : Download Document

How to Apply : Download Document

Contact Details

Palace Fields Primary School – (The Heath Family Trust NW)

Badger Close

Runcorn

WA7 2QW

Contact Name: Libby Conner

Contact Telephone: 01928 716521

Contact e-mail: LConnor@PFP.theheathfamily.org.uk

Website: https://www.palacefieldsprimary.org.uk/

NOR: 170

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