Job Description

Hours:

Monday to Friday - 31 hours 15 minutes per week.

Salary Scale:

Grade 9 point 16-19 - 32,347 - 34,317 FTE (pro rata to 39 weeks)

Actual Salary 23,499 - 24,930

Closing date for applications:

9am on Monday 29th September 2025

(We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive sufficient applications)

Interview Date:

Wednesday 8th October 2025

Start date:

Monday 3rd November 2025

Duties and Responsibilities:

Main purpose

Work with class teachers to raise the learning and attainment of pupils

Promote pupils' independence, self-esteem and social inclusion

Give support to pupils, individually or in groups, so they can access the curriculum, take part in learning, and experience a sense of achievement

Duties and responsibilities

Teaching and learning

To cover and lead class teaching (under supervision) as and when appropriate

Direct the work, where relevant, of other adults in supporting learning

Demonstrate an informed and efficient approach to teaching and learning by adopting relevant strategies to support the work of the teacher and increase achievement of all pupils including, where appropriate, those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND)

Promote, support and facilitate inclusion by encouraging participation of all pupils in learning and extracurricular activities

Support the teaching of a broad and balanced curriculum aimed at pupils achieving their full potential in all areas of learning

Use effective behaviour management strategies consistently in line with the school's policy and procedures

Support class teachers with maintaining good order and discipline among pupils, managing behaviour effectively to ensure a good and safe learning environment

Organise and manage teaching space and resources to help maintain a stimulating and safe learning environment

Observe pupil performance and pass observations on to the class teacher

Supervise a class if the teacher is temporarily unavailable

Use ICT skills to advance pupils' learning

Undertake any other relevant duties given by the class teacher

Planning

Use their area(s) of expertise to contribute to the planning and preparation of learning activities, and to plan their role in learning activities

Use allocated time to devise clearly structured activities that interest and motivate learners and advance their learning

Plan how they will support the inclusion of pupils in the learning activities

Contribute to effective assessment and planning by supporting the monitoring, recording and reporting of pupil performance and progress as appropriate to the level of the role

Read and understand lesson plans shared prior to lessons, if available

Prepare the classroom for lessons

Working with staff, parents/carers and relevant professionals

Communicate effectively with other staff members and pupils, and with parents and carers under the direction of the class teacher

Communicate their knowledge and understanding of pupils to other school staff and education, health and social care professionals, so that informed decision making can take place on intervention and provision

Contribute to meetings with parents and carers by providing feedback on pupil progress, attainment and barriers to learning (Tapestry), as directed by teachers e.g. via home and nursery transition meetings

With the class teacher, keep other professionals accurately informed of performance and progress, or concerns they may have about the pupils they work with

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

Look after children who are upset or have had accidents

Provide comfort and immediate care in case of minor accidents, including support with intimate care where a plan is in place in accordance to our policy

Undertake paediatric first aid training and administer first aid. Support additional medical needs where necessary (may include supervision of eating).

Professional development

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

Other areas of responsibility

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

Carry out any other duties that may reasonably be regarded as within the nature of the duties, responsibilities and grade of the post

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 32,347.00-34,317.00 per year

Benefits:

Free parking On-site parking
Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 03/11/2025