Prep Teaching Assistant
8 days ago
Blackburn
Prep Teaching Assistant Contract Type: Fixed-Term Contract until 3rd July 2026 Salary: National Living Wage Hours: 35 hours per week Working Weeks: Term Time + 2 weeks Reporting to: Head of Prep Start Date: As soon as possible Closing Date: Friday, 24 April 2026 at 9am Purpose of the Job: • To work collaboratively with teaching staff in meeting the personal, social and curriculum needs of pupils., • Assist with the differentiated delivery of the curriculum and to provide feedback on progress to the teaching staff and SENCO where appropriate., • To encourage pupils to become independent learners, to provide support for their welfare, and to support the inclusion of pupils in all aspects of school life., • To establish positive relationships with pupils and assist them to complete structured learning activities. Work may be carried out in the classroom or outside the main teaching area (supporting during exams; some co-curricular lunchtime activities or going on school trips etc)., • Under the clear guidance of the teaching staff, assist in the implementation of structured learning activities and to assist individuals / groups of pupils to complete tasks., • To set high expectations for pupils, respecting their social, cultural, linguistic, religious and ethnic backgrounds., • To undertake activities to assist in monitoring the personal, social and emotional needs of the pupils., • To assist in the development and implementation of pupil’s individual targets and their monitoring and review., • To monitor and record pupil progress on a regular basis and to assist with the recording of progress., • To promote pupils’ independence., • Establish a constructive relationship with staff and pupils to assist pupil progress and attainment., • To promote inclusion and acceptance of all pupils in the classroom by encouraging them to interact with each other and to engage in activities led by the teacher., • Promote good pupil behaviour, dealing promptly with conflict and incidents and reporting in line with school policy., • To assist in the monitoring and recording of individual pupils’ progress and to report on pupils needs, achievements and concerns., • Monitor pupils’ responses to learning activities and record achievement/progress as directed., • To provide objective and accurate feedback to Teachers on pupil achievement, progress and challenges., • To assist in the production of learning resources and displays., • Administer routine tests and assist in the invigilation of exams e.g. reader, scribe., • Contribute to the overall ethos / work / aims of the team and the School., • Participate in training, other learning activities and performance development as required., • Attend and participate in relevant meetings as required., • Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, equal opportunities, health and safety, security, confidentiality, data protection and reporting all concerns to the appropriate person., • To assist with the supervision of pupils out of lesson time., • To work as part of a team and support the role of other people in the team and to establish constructive relationships with other agencies / professionals in liaison with the Teacher, to support the achievement and progress of pupils., • Liaising and communicating effectively with stakeholders in the School (including pupils, colleagues, Line Manager, parents and governors)., • Remain respectful towards your colleagues., • Observe that our client is all placed to set an example to those around them., • Seeking Line Manager support where necessary and appropriate., • Lateness or absences to be reported as soon as possible to HR and your Line Manager., • Staff to behave in a courteous and respectful manner to colleagues and visitors to the School., • Staff lanyards are to be worn at all times in accordance with the school safeguarding policy.