Job Title: Teaching Assistant (5) - Plat Douet
Post requires candidate to be entitled for work: Yes
Hourly rate: £18.27
Contract Type: Permanent
Full time/Part Time: Part Time
Term Time only post: Yes
Advert Closing Date:13/05/2025
By joining the Government of Jersey and wider Jersey Public Services, you'll be proud of what you can achieve – both for yourself and the people of Jersey. You'll enjoy a broader scope that allows you to express yourself, in a smaller setting that means you see the positive results of your impact every day. You'll have a diversity of opportunities that stretch and challenge you, with all the personal and professional support you need. Most of all, in our open, welcoming environment, your voice matters, enabling you to build a rewarding career.
Job Overview
Plat Douet School is looking to recruit 3 Teaching Assistants.
Applicants should be caring and enthusiastic ideally with previous school-based experience. They should be a good communicator who can work constructively as part of a team.
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children. .
For an informal discussion please contact Phil Walker or Debbie Maindonald on 01534 725759.
Job Purpose
To work with teachers as part of a professional team to support teaching and learning for all pupils.
Providing learning support to pupils who need particular help to overcome barriers to learning, such as those with moderate, severe, profound and multiple learning difficulties and/or behavioural, social, communication, sensory or physical disabilities.
Adds vale to adaptive teaching and learning opportunities planned and directed by the teacher which supports the development of independent learning skills associated with improved learning outcomes.
Job Specific Outcomes 1 of 2
- Deliver learning activities under the direction of the school leader and undertake at least one of the following:
- Provide either 1:1 or small group support to identified pupils.Provide support to all pupils in a particular learning area (e.g. ICT, literacy, numeracy, Jersey Curriculum subject).
- Support pupils not working to the normal timetable.
- Deliver programmes of support to pupils who are experiencing social, emotional and mental health needs, either on a 1:1 basis or in small groups.
- Implement planned learning activities / teaching programmes as agreed with the teacher. Adjusting activities according to pupil’s responses and/or adapt to suit a small group.
- De-escalate difficult and challenging issues.
- Contribute to the feedback provided to pupils in relation to attainment and progress under the guidance of a teacher.
- Build and maintain positive relationships with parents/ carers and other professionals.
Job Specific Outcomes 2 of 2
- Attend to pupils’ personal needs including toileting, hygiene, dressing and eating, as well as help with social, welfare and health matters, reporting concerns to the teacher as appropriate.
Physically assist pupils in activities where mobility is an issue.
- Follow all intimate care and safer handling plans and any lifting and handling procedures and equipment instructions.
- Comply with all GoJ, CYPES and school policies and procedures, especially those that relate to child protection, health and safety, confidentiality, data protection and legislation.
- Supervise pupils out of lesson times, including before and after school, at lunchtimes and on school trips – ensuring that all needs are met.
- Support pupil’s transition and induction, which may include visits to homes and other settings.
Qualifications
Working towards or a commitment to obtain NVQ / CACHE level 2 or equivalent accredited qualification in Teaching and Learning.
Training for Safeguarding will be given however an understanding of Safeguarding would be advantageous
General skills / attributes
Commitment to improving the lived experience of children and their families. A need to show compassion, be focused, helpful and reflective.
Ability to keep calm in sometimes very difficult circumstances and the ability to intervene when necessary,
Across the Government of Jersey and public service, the scope of our work means our people enjoy a wider range of opportunities – to work with recognised experts across teams, learn new skills and develop their careers. We actively look to recruit people from different backgrounds, with diverse perspectives. This creates a richer, more varied environment, where you’re exposed to new ideas, new ways of thinking and new opportunities, so you can develop an exciting and rewarding career.
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