The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.
Arksey Primary School, Ings Way, Arksey, Doncaster, DN5 0TE
Tel: 01302 874432
admin@arkseyschool.co.uk www.arkseyprimary.co.uk
Headteachers Mrs S L Fisher & Miss C Davis
27.5 Hours per week Term Time Only plus 5 training days
To support and assist pupils in the school. You will work as part of a dedicated and experienced class team to enable the children to have fair and equal access to the curriculum and to support excellent progress in learning. You will be supported by a dedicated team of kind colleagues. You will be included in staff training days and may have the option to agree additional hours for an after school club position if desired.
Core responsibilities and duties will include:
- Planning and delivering learning activities to individuals and groups of pupils within the supervision of the class teacher, adjusting activities according to pupil needs, evaluating and adjusting lessons as appropriate.
- Monitoring and evaluating pupil responses to learning activities through a range of assessment and monitoring strategies against pre-determined learning objectives in order to support their learning.
- Recording progress and achievement in lessons/activities systematically and providing evidence of range and level of progress and attainment in order to support the teachers in providing high quality teaching and learning.
- Be aware of and support difference and ensure the pupil has equal access to opportunities to learn and develop.
- Contribute to the overall ethos/work/aims of the school.
- Establish constructive relationships and communicate with other agencies/professionals, in liaison with the teacher, to support achievement and progress.
Essential skills, knowledge and experience required to fulfil the role include, but are not limited to:
- Experience of successful working with children with additional learning needs, including SEMH and SLCN.
- Experience of focussed interventions to support pupils with English and/or Mathematics difficulties.
- Knowledge of a range of learning strategies to assist and support pupils.
- A clear understanding of the use and implementation of IT to support pupils with their learning.
- To be able to communicate appropriately and professionally with children, parents/carers and professionals.
- Ability to work as part of a team and to work independently in order to manage own tasks.
These duties and responsibilities should be regarded as neither exclusive nor exhaustive as the post holder may be required to undertake other reasonably determined duties and responsibilities that are commensurate with the level of the post.
Completed applications to admin@arkseyschool.co.uk
Closing date: Monday 14th October 2024
Shortlisting: TBC
Interviews: TBC
The Governors of Arksey Primary School are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants will undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers. The role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS certificate, the role is engaged in regulated activity and will therefore require a children’s barred list check. Shortlisted Applicants will be required to complete a self-disclosure. Further information about the Disclosure Scheme can be found at www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-servicecheck
The Postholder’s duties must be carried out in compliance with the school’s policies and procedures including child protection procedures and the Council’s Equal Opportunities Policy, Information Security Policies, Financial Regulations and Standing Orders, the Health and Safety at Work Act (1974), and subsequent health and safety legislation.
