Job Description Role After School Care & Holiday Club Teaching Assistant Accountable to Deputy Head of Junior school for After-School Care and the Early Years for Holiday Club. Place of work The High Junior School, Cranwell House, Weston Park East, BA1 2UZ, or such other place to which the school may relocate, within reasonable travelling distance within the school’s catchment area. Job purpose To run After-School care/Holiday Club for KS2 and play a complementary and supporting role to the teachers in encouraging pupils in their learning and the acquisition of skills. Duties and responsibilities The following items are included in the professional duties which a Teaching Assistant may be required to perform under the reasonable direction of the Junior School Head. Main Duties & Responsibilities Teaching and Learning Plan, implement and monitor of a varied programme of group and individual activities in a secure and friendly atmosphere in After-School Care/Holiday Club Set up and serve the snack provided for the children, ensuring that dietary requirements are adhered to. Ensure all pupils are appropriately supported in their learning be it academic, practical, behavioural or social, by adopting intervention strategies. Liaise with the teachers and junior leadership team in order to ensure the effective delivery of After-School care to help raise standards of achievement. Keep appropriate records of pupil attendance, and to meet other statutory and school requirements Provide a positive experience for pupils in After-School Care/Holiday Club. Pastoral Care Liaise with the teachers regarding the implementation of appropriate strategies to ensure that all pupils are supported pastorally. Promote and model positive behaviour at all times and facilitate the School Behaviour Policy through effective delivery of its aims. Provide pastoral/welfare support for all pupils in order to encourage their social and emotional stability and development. Administer first aid if qualified to do so. Management of Resources Ensure that After-School Care/Holiday Club resources are maintained effectively and available as required. To maintain the accommodation used to an agreed standard of cleanliness and hygiene, before, during and at the end of each session. Assist in the preparation and creation of attractive and interactive learning displays. Prepare work and activities in advance of After-School Care/Holiday Club (within employed hours), in order to ensure that the learning resources required are effective and accessible. Communications
Qualifications/ Attainment NVQ Level 3- Evidence of attainment in a recognised TA qualification ie NVQ, NNEB, City & Guilds, BTEC etc or through relevant experience Essential Evidence of attainment or training in Child Protection issues/procedures Desirable Willingness to participate in further training and developmental opportunities offered Essential Experience Relevant experience in an educational establishment/setting Essential Demonstrable evidence of establishing positive relationships with children Essential Demonstrable evidence of experience in supporting children in a learning environment Essential Experience of preparing basic craft materials for children Desirable Attitudes/ Approach Willingness to be professionally discreet and to maintain confidentiality on all school matters Essential Willingness to adopt a flexible approach to all directed tasks Essential Willingness to work as part of a team Essential This job description should be seen as enabling rather than restrictive and will be subject to regular review.