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Prep Teaching Assistant

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary: £11.44 per hour

Hours: Term Time - Full Time (8am to 4pm) plus 2 weeks     

Start Date: Immediate Start Required

Closing date for applications: Monday 6 January 2025

Role Summary

To work collaboratively with teaching staff in meeting the personal, social and curriculum needs of pupils.
Assist with the differentiated delivery of the curriculum and to provide feedback on progress to the teaching staff and SENCO where appropriate.
To encourage pupils to become independent learners, to provide support for their welfare, and to support the inclusion of pupils in all aspects of school life.
To establish positive relationships with pupils and assist them to complete structured learning activities. Work may be carried out in the classroom or outside the main teaching area (supporting during exams; some co-curricular lunchtime activities or going on school trips etc).
Responsible for supervising students during break and lunchtime ensuring safety of our students.

Person specification

Essential qualifications:

NVQ Level 2 or above
A good standard of education including English and Mathematics

Essential experience/knowledge/skills/abilities:

Experience of working with young people on a relevant setting
Ability to relate well to young people
Good communication skills
Ability to supervise and assist pupils
Good time management skills and ability to prioritise tasks
Ability to make effective use of IT
Excellent interpersonal skills and an ability to work as part of a team
A caring approach
A professional outlook and flexible attitude to work
Knowledge of the concept of confidentiality

Westholme School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and all staff must share this commitment – please refer to our Safer Recruitment and Safeguarding policies on the website.

Westholme School is committed to equality of opportunity in all areas of its work. All individuals will be treated in a fair and equal manner and in accordance with the law regardless of gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation