We are seeking to appoint a teaching assistant to join our team at Avening Primary School. Within this
role, you will work with the class teacher to deliver lessons in a mixed age class and to support students
across the curriculum including those who have additional academic, social or emotional needs.
Under the direction and control of the classroom teacher:
- Actively support the learning of individual children, groups or cohorts in teaching
tasks set by the teacher
- Supervise the activities of individuals or groups of children to ensure their safety and
facilitate their physical, academic, social and emotional development
- Keep children on task and spot early signs of bullying and/or disruptive behaviour
- Monitor any problems and developmental needs of individual pupils and be
prepared to report these to the designated supervisor as appropriate
- Assist individuals in educational, physical and social needs
- Help children to become more independent learners
- Cover the class on occasions as part of a teaching team
Support the class teacher by:
- Providing support across the curriculum
- Providing support as requested for children with special education needs or
disabilities
- Carrying out work under the guidance of the teacher
- Undertaking work set by the class teacher and helping children to reach their targets
- Being involved at whole class level and assisting in the planning of work programmes
for individuals or groups of children
- Carrying out interventions as required by the class teacher
- Providing feedback to teachers
- Liaising with parents as required
The Athelstan Trust is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to safeguarding and
promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share in
this obligation. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and
Barring Service (DBS) check.
We are a flexible working employer, and we are willing to consider any reasonable adjustments you
require so please ask us during your interview
Avening Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.