HBTC
Location
Hull, East Yorkshire | United Kingdom
Job description
The ideal candidate will have a basic understanding of child development, great interpersonal skills and a drive to help others succeed. In this role you will be required to work with young people as directed, either individually and/or with groups of young people
Supervises and provides particular support for students, including those with special needs, ensuring their safety and access to learning activities
Assists with the development and implementation of individual Education/Behaviour Plans and Personal care programmes
Establishes constructive relationships with students and interacts with them according to individual needs
Promotes the inclusion and acceptance of all students
Encourages students to interact with other and engage in activities led by the teacher
Sets challenging and demanding expectations and promotes self-esteem and independence
Provide feedback to students in relation to progress and achievement under guidance of the teacher
SUPPORT FOR TEACHERS
Creates and maintains a purposeful, orderly and supportive environment, in accordance with lesson plans and assists with the display of students’ work
Uses strategies, in liaison with the teacher, to support students to achieve learning goals
Assists with the planning of learning activities
Monitors students’ responses to learning activities and accurately records achievement/progress as directed
Provides detailed and regular feedback to teachers on students’ achievement, progress, problems etc.
Promotes good student behaviour, dealing promptly with conflict and incidents in line with established policy and encourage students to take responsibility for their own behaviour
Participates in discussions with parents/carers under the general direction of a teacher
Administers routine tests and invigilates exams and undertake routine marking of students’ work
Provides clerical/admin support e.g. photocopying, typing, filing, money, administer coursework etc.
SUPPORT FOR THE CURRICULUM
Undertakes structured and agreed learning activities/teaching programmes, adjusting activities according to student responses
Undertakes programmes linked to local and national learning strategies e.g. literacy, numeracy, recording achievement and progress and feeding back to the teacher
Supports the use of ICT in learning activities and develop students’ competence and independence in its use
Prepares, maintains and use equipment/resources required to meet the lesson plans/relevant learning activity and assists students in their use
SUPPORT FOR THE ACADEMY
Is aware of and complies with the policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person
Is aware of and supports difference and ensure all students have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop
Contributes to the overall ethos/work/aims of the academy
Appreciates and supports the role of other professionals
Participates in training and other learning activities and performance development as required and attend and participates in relevant meetings as required
Assist with the supervision of students out of lesson times, including before and after academy and at lunchtime
Accompanies teaching staff and students on visits, trips and out of academy activities as required and take responsibility for a group under the supervision of the teacher
GENERAL:
The above principal accountabilities are not exhaustive and may vary without changing the character of the job or level of responsibility.
The above duties may involve having access to information of a confidential mature, which may be covered by the Data Protection Act. Confidentiality must be maintained at all times.
The postholder must be flexible to ensure the operational needs of the council are met. This includes the undertaking of duties of a similar nature and responsibility as and when required, throughout the various work places in the council.
To promote the council’s Equal Opportunity Employment Policy.
The Health and Safety at Work etc. Act (1974) and other associated legislation places responsibilities for Health and Safety on all employees. Therefore, it is the postholder’s responsibility to take reasonable care for the Health, Safety and Welfare and him/herself and other employees in accordance with legislation and the council’s Safety Policy and Programme. Specific details are outlined in the Departmental Safety Policy.
Where the postholder is disabled, every effort will be made to supply all the necessary employment aids, equipment of adaptations to enable him/her to perform the full duties of the job. If, however, a certain task proves to be unachievable then job redesign will be given full consideration.
Experience of working with or caring for children of relevant age
GCSE Maths and English or equivalent
Completion of learning Induction Programme or equivalent experience
Level 2 Qualification for Teaching Assistants or equivalent qualifications or experience
First aid training/training or a willingness to complete as appropriate
Training in the relevant learning strategies e.g. literacy/numeracy
Effective use of ICT to support learning
Use of other equipment – Display board, photocopier
Understanding of relevant policies/codes of practice and awareness of relevant legislation
General understanding of national appropriate stage curriculum and other basic learning programmes/ strategies
CHALLENGES AND KEY FEATURES:
To help raise standards of learning for students
To develop and maintain positive relations with students and parents/carers
To be committed and motivated to the objective of raising achievement in the academy
To have a flexible approach to work as the postholder may be required to alter their hours to meet the operational needs of the academy
INTERPERSONAL SKILLS:
Caring/training/communication/persuasive/motivating/counselling skills.
Basic understanding of child development and learning
Ability to self-evaluate learning needs and actively seek learning opportunities
Ability to relate well to children and adults
Work constructively as part of a team, understanding classroom roles and responsibilities and your own position within these
Employer: The Boulevard Academy
Location: Hull, HU3
Wage: £5.28 per hour, Mon-Thurs 8:30-4:30. Fri 8:30-3:30 term time only
Job Type: Apprenticeship
Job Category: Teaching Assistant
With our students, we create a positive learning culture that is highly aspirational and supportive. Our Academy is a family and we work together to guide students along their journey to becoming life-long learners and developing the necessary skills and experiences they need for their bright futures. Staff at The Boulevard Academy work closely with students to identify and develop their dreams and ambitions. It is our honour to then work with them and equip them with the tools to realise these dreams.
We are extremely proud of our students who grasp the opportunities that we provide for them. We hold regular praise assemblies to highlight their individual successes and to celebrate them within our school community.
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£5.28 per hour
