Teaching Assistant - Norwich

Overview

Job Title: Teaching Assistant

Reports to: Headteacher

Location: Norwich. You may be required to work from other locations at the discretion of the company and with appropriate notice

Working Time: Full Time - School Hours 

Salary: £21,785.00-£24,500.00 Per annum

Role Specific Duties

  • To set high expectations which inspire, motivate and challenge pupils including the careful presentation of work and the care of books and equipment.

  • To support pupils with their learning under the direction of teachers and management

  • To support teachers with any administrative tasks

  • To promote good progress and outcomes by pupils

  • Demonstrate good subject and curriculum knowledge

  • Prepare and present displays

  • Take responsibility for pupils on visits, trips and out of school activities as required

  • Record and report on the learning needs, progress and achievements of pupils

  • Participate in the arrangements for preparing pupils for external examinations

  • Support pupils to develop their skills of independence, resilience and confidence

  • Support the use of ICT in the curriculum

  • Complete all daily cleaning checks

  • Administer first aid and/or medication (once trained)

  • Help pupils with personal care (as appropriate)

Whole School Organisation

  • To participate in curriculum and management planning meetings, meetings with colleagues, parents and other agencies.

  • Make a positive contribution to the wider life and ethos of the school

  • Work with others on curriculum and pupil development to secure improved outcomes

Health, Safety and Discipline

  • Promote the safety and wellbeing of pupils

  • Manage behaviour effectively to ensure a good and safe learning environment

  • Ensure that safe working practices are adopted in order to maintain a safe working environment for employees and pupils

Professional Development

  • Take part in the school’s appraisal and supervision procedures

  • Take part in further training and development in order to improve teaching and learning

Communication

  • Communicate effectively with pupils, parents, carers

  • Collaborate and work with colleagues other relevant professional within and beyond the school

  • Develop professional relationships with colleagues

Personal and Professional Conduct

  • Uphold public trust in the profession and maintain high standards of ethics and behaviour within and outside the school

  • Have proper and professional regard for the ethos, policies and practices of the school and maintain high standards of attendance and punctuality

  • Understand and act within the statutory frameworks

  • Safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people, following the school’s policies and staff code of conduct

Person Specification

Qualifications and experience

  • Experience of working with children/young people with SEND

Skills and knowledge

  • Knowledge of the EYFS

  • Knowledge of effective teaching and learning strategies

  • A good understanding of how children and those with SEND learn

  • Ability to build effective working relationships with pupils

  • Knowledge of guidance and requirements around safeguarding children

  • Knowledge of effective behaviour management strategies

  • Good ICT skills

Personal qualities

  • A commitment to getting the best outcomes for all pupils

  • High expectations of pupils attainment

  • Ability to work under pressure and prioritise effectively

  • Commitment to maintaining confidentiality at all times

  • Commitment to safeguarding and equality

  • Flexibility and a team player approach

Applying For the Job:

We require all applicants to complete an application form to be considered for a position at Cascade. The form takes approximately 40-50 minutes to complete, so please ensure you have enough time. If you encounter any issues while filling out the form, please contact the Cascade Recruitment Team: recruitment@cascade-care.com

Cascade Children’s Home and School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people; we ensure that the highest priority is given to following ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025. The successful applicant will undergo relevant safeguarding checks.

This post is exempt from the rehabilitation of offenders act 1974.This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent English is an essential requirement for this role.

 
Matthew BeatonCascade CareNorwich, Child