Caldew Lea Primary School are looking to recruit a Level 3 Teaching Assistant to join their team in September!
Caldew Lea is an exceptional, thriving primary school based right in the heart of west Carlisle.
Key Responsibilities
- To assist the team to enhance the learning of student who have a wide range of learning needs.
- To support the teaching staff in enabling the students to gain independence, participate fully in the curriculum and the general life of the school.
- To be adaptable, have empathy and follow the school's policies.
- To work within the instruction and guidance of the Team Leader and Trust SENCO to support additional provision for students with SEND.
- Assist with support for students with special needs, ensuring their safety and access to learning activities.
- Assist with the developmental and implementation of individual educational/behavioural plans and personal care plans.
- Participate with students 1:1, in groups or classroom situations under the guidance of the Team Leader.
- To assist colleagues with personal care needs of students with physical difficulties.
- To accompany students on organised school visits as appropriate under the guidance of specialists, participate in the development, delivery and monitoring of individual programmes.
- Support the use of ICT in learning activities and develop students' competence and independence in its use.
- Attend staff Briefings/Meetings where appropriate.
Skills and Personal Qualities
- Willingness to learn.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
- Ability to maintain effective working relationships.
- Understanding of confidentiality.
- Competent use of ICT.
Working hours
Monday-Friday 8.30am-3.30pm (the working week will include 1 earlier start (7.45am) and later finish (5pm))