Temporary Teaching Assistant (plus MDSA)

Salary: Grade D £25,185- £25,989 pro rata                         

Hours of work: 23 hours per week plus 5 hours midday supervisor, negotiable up to full time

Contract type: Fixed term until 31.08.26

This is not a Wiltshire Council vacancy therefore please contact admin@minety.wilts.sch.uk at Minety CE Primary School for further information.

Under the direction of the Teacher/s, to support pupils in a mainstream school to access learning. 

An element of this post will be associated with an individual named pupil, but they may at any times be required to work with any pupil within the school.

Main duties

Supporting pupils’ learning, either in groups or through 1:1 work

The exact tasks will depend on the learning support needs of the pupil/s but may include

• Clarifying and explaining instructions 
• Ensuring pupils are able to use equipment and materials provided
• Motivating and supporting pupils 
• Assisting in weaker areas e.g. language, reading, spelling, handwriting, presentation 
• Helping pupils to concentrate on and finish work set
• Meeting physical needs as required whilst promoting independence
• Liaising with class teacher and SENCO about Individual Education Plans/EHCPs
• As specified by the teacher, developing appropriate resources to support pupils

Supporting pupils’ self esteem, inclusion and behavioural development e.g.

• Encouraging an acceptance and inclusion of the pupil with special needs 
• Developing methods of promoting/reinforcing the pupil’s self esteem and independence
• Providing individual supervision in and out of the classroom for pupils with behavioural problems 
• Establishing a supportive relationship with pupils 
• Reinforcing the school’s ethos e.g. expectations of behaviour within class and elsewhere on the school site
• Supervising pupils on outings, school activities 

Provide physical/personal care to pupils when required e.g.

• Helping with dressing/ toileting 

Supporting the teacher/s e.g. 

• As specified by the teacher, adapting and interpreting lessons and instructions to pupils
• In conjunction with the class teacher (and other professionals as appropriate) to develop system/s of recording pupil progress and contribute to the maintenance of this record 
• Providing regular feedback about pupils to the teacher/s
• Clerical duties e.g. photocopying and collating materials 

Supporting the curriculum 

• Support the delivery of the Literacy and Mathematics Strategy along with other aspects of both the National Curriculum and the enhanced curriculum offered by the school.

Supporting the school e.g. 

• Assisting with setting up, storing and retrieving and general maintenance of classroom equipment and teaching aids e.g. computers and computer software, resources, indoor and outdoor play equipment, photographic equipment etc. 
• Helping to ensure the hygiene of the teaching environment in cases of sickness or soiling
• Administering minor first aid under the guidance of a qualified person

Supervision and management

The job holder has no regular supervisory responsibility for staff but assists in work familiarisation of peers and new recruits

Creativity and innovation

The job holder works within school procedures, policies and approved methods and under the supervision of the classroom teacher

Key contacts and relationships

The job holder has extensive contact with pupils, which involves mentoring, motivating and imparting skills and/or knowledge.  Information is exchanged with teachers and other school staff, school management, parents/carers and at times representatives of other Agencies e.g. health, social care

Decision making

The job holder is expected to follow school procedures, and plans made by the classroom teacher

Resources

The job holder is expected to use school resources appropriately and with care, but is not personally accountable for their overall security

Working environment 

The job holder is mainly based in a classroom setting and there is regular background noise. The work involves some crouching, stretching or working in other constrained or awkward positions e.g. when dealing with pupils. There may be the need to deal with body fluids when giving personal care to pupils.

Knowledge and skills

New entrants are not required to have any background in learning support work but must have good general skills at dealing with children/young people and have the ability, through and extended induction period, to learn and apply learning support techniques. 

Find out more and apply:

To find out more and apply, please visit together, we flourish - Home  Or call 01666 860 257

Closing date (and time):  5.00pm on Monday 3^rd November (or sooner if a suitable candidate is found)

Interview date:  Will commence once applications come in

Commencement date: As soon as possible

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. 

All applicants will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check before appointment is confirmed.
 

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