L3 Teaching Assistant & After School Club Supervisor (Full time, permanent)

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for someone who:

• Develops and maintains high standards to ensure the welfare of the children at all times
• Has excellent communication skills
• Shows initiative and the ability to use judgement and common sense
• Works flexibly within a supportive and committed team
• Can form positive and caring relationships with children which motivates them to learn, grow and be confident
• Are committed to inclusion and working in partnership with our parents and carers
• Have an understanding and experience of strategies designed to support children with social and emotional and communication and interaction difficulties
• Is able to demonstrate a range of strategies used to support emotional regulation
• Supervises and provides particular support for pupils, including those with special needs, ensuring their safety and access to learning activities
• Uses strategies, under the supervision and guidance of the teacher, to support pupils to achieve learning goals
• Is confident in covering full classes across school on an ad-hoc basis
• Can be responsible for the development and daily supervision of the After School Club
• Plans and organises a wide range of engaging activities to support the children’s physical, emotional, social and intellectual development whilst giving consideration to the diversity of our school community
• Supervises and supports children and staff with a variety of activities
• Works with the School Business Manager to ensure the club is adequately resourced (equipment and staff) to provide a stimulating environment for the children
• Problem solves to support leaders with addressing problems and/or emergencies, including those relating to safeguarding, in line with school policies and procedures
• Supports the cook with the preparing, serving and clearing up of snacks
• Oversees the organisation of collecting children from classes
• Will join the school’s large safeguarding team as a Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead
• Is a good team player who is willing to contribute to the ethos and wider community of the school
• Has a sense of humour, combined with energy and enthusiasm
• Shares our commitment to professional development

The successful candidate will have:

• GCSE English and Maths Grade A-C (or equivalent)
• NVQ3 for Teaching Assistants or equivalent qualification or experience
• Understanding of National Curriculum and the EYFS Framework
• An understanding of good quality childcare
• Confidence with using technology
• A commitment to safeguarding

What the school offers its staff

• A school that puts the children at the heart of everything we do
• An outward looking school who has been recently inspected
• Commitment to securing the very best provision and outcomes for all children
• Respectful, kind and aspirational children
• An inclusive school that celebrates, embraces and is proud of its diversity
• Bespoke continual professional development for staff at all levels
• Support from an experienced senior leadership team
• Time and support to ensure you are able to perform successfully in this role
• Mutual respect and collaboration with staff who understand the value of teamwork

Further details about the role

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged. To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application please telephone Vicky Phillips, School Business, Manager on View phone number on findajob.dwp.gov.uk to arrange a mutually convenient time.

Closing date: Wednesday 1st July at midday

Shortlisting: Thursday 2nd July

Interview date: Monday 6th July

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.