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Bazley Road, Northenden
Manchester M22 4FL
January 2015
Tel : 0161 998 4825
Fax : 0161 945 5351
Headteacher : Ian Beard
Teaching Assistant Vacancy
Closing Date Date:
Friday 6th February
Deputy Headteacher
Andrea Gray
When calling about this
letter please ask for
Ian Beard
Headteacher
Dear Candidate
TEACHING ASSISTANT VACANCY (EARLY YEARS, MATERNITY LEAVE)
Thank you for taking an interest in the TEACHING ASSISTANT POST we have advertised recently.
I enclose or attach for your attention the following documents:
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details of the post, including job description and person specification
locally-agreed job description for the post of Teaching Assistant Level 2
guidance on completing your application
an application form
APPLICATION GUIDANCE
I enclose with this pack some very specific guidance to help you complete your application, including how
to complete the school’s application form using Microsoft Word and how to return it by e-mail, if you
wish to do so. It is very important that you read the guidance carefully as our application form and
process may differ to that of other schools.
Please note that you are asked to complete an application form and provide a supporting written
statement which is your opportunity to tell us about the learning and experience you have had and will
bring with you for the benefit of the children at our school. Please do not send a Curriculum Vitae.
I look forward to receiving your application which should be returned to me at the school no later than
9.00am on Friday 6th February 2015. In the meantime, if you require further information about the
school
or the position,
please contact
me by telephone or by e-mail
to
jobs@northenden.manchester.sch.uk. Please note that candidates who meet the panel’s criteria for the
next stage, will be contacted by Monday 9th February and invited to attend an interview on Thursday
12th February.
Yours sincerely
Ian Beard
Headteacher
Teaching Assistant Vacancy : Details of Post
Teaching Assistant Level 3 / EYFS Key Worker (Early Years)
Date Required
From Monday 16th March
Contract Period
Temporary to cover a maternity leave until return of the post-holder
Hours per Week
35 hours per week
Working Hours
8.30am – 12noon, 1pm – 4.30pm each day
Annual Working
Grade
Term-Time Only (38 working weeks, 43.5 paid weeks)
Teaching Assistant Level 3, Grade 4 (NJC Points 17 – 21)
Full-Time Salary
£17,372 (Pt 12) - £19,742 (Pt 16)
Actual Salary
£14,493 (Pt 12) - £16,471 (Pt 16)
based on term-time only and 35 hours
Specific Details of the Post
This is a temporary position to cover an existing member of staff who is starting a period of maternity
leave on Monday 16th March 2015. The position is temporary and will terminate at such time that the
employee returns to work. The post-holder will work as a key worker in our Early Years team and have
responsibility for the pastoral care of a group of 15 nursery (3-4 year old) childen. There are currently 60
children in our Foundation Stage Unit, 30 children in the nursery and 30 children in reception. Some of
the children attend on a full-time basis, whilst others attend on a part-time basis. The postholder will work
alongside the nursery teacher and other members of the Foundation Stage Team.
Job Description : We will be expecting the successful candidate to …
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help to implement the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework
fulfil the role of ‘Key Worker’ for a group of children in our Nursery Class
delivery literacy, Numeracy and daily phonics programmes to a group of children
contribute to the learning of all pupils through adult-led or supervised activities
contribute to the planning of programmes of work for all areas of the curriculum
contribute to the assessment of children’s development and maintain records and portfolios
help to identify the learning and development needs of individuals and groups of pupils
contribute to the writing of pupils’ annual and other reports
contribute to the development of the Early Years indoor and outdoor learning environments
work flexibly across the Foundation Stage and Key Stage 1, if required
undertake general classroom duties and prepare materials to support staff and pupils
establish and maintain positive relationships with parents
liaise with parents on a daily basis and contribute to parents’ evenings
attend staff and department meetings
have regard and contribute to the safeguarding and protection of all pupils
use ICT to record pupils’ assessments on an ongoing basis
work as a member of a team, including contributing to team meetings and development
adhere to the school’s policies and practices
Manchester City Council
Job Description
Teaching Assistant – Level 3
Grade 4 (Teaching and Learning)
The post holder will report to the Teacher / Senior Teaching Assistant. Apart from other
colleagues in the school, the main contacts of the job are: Head Teacher, teaching staff, other
support staff and pupils.
Main Purpose of the Job:
Under the guidance of a teacher, manage specialist support in a specific area of the curriculum
and take a lead role in addressing the needs of pupils who require help to overcome barriers to
learning
Deliver learning programmes and support individual pupils, small groups (and whole classes
during the short term absence of teachers)
Main Duties
Support for pupils
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To work with groups of children under the supervision of the teacher including the
implementation the delivery of programmes of work and implementation of ILPs
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Use specialist (curricular learning) skills/training/experience to support pupils
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Establish good relationships with pupils, taking on role model by presenting a positive
personal image and responding appropriately to individual needs
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Promote the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils
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Encourage pupils to interact and work co-operatively with others and engage all pupils
in activities
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Promote independence and employ strategies to recognise and reward achievement
of self reliance
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Give regular feedback on children’s progress to the class teacher and file records
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Provide feedback to pupils in relation to progress and achievement
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Attend to children’s personal needs, including minor first aid and provide advice on
pastoral, social health, physical hygiene and welfare matters.
Support for Teachers
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Under the direction of the teacher prepare the classroom for lessons, including display
work and clear afterwards as appropriate.
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Give regular feedback on children’s progress to the class teacher and file records
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Contribute to the planning cycle, managing and preparing resources, evaluating and
adjusting lessons/work plans as directed by the teacher
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Be responsible for keeping and updating records, information and data, producing
analysis and reports as required
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Provide objective and accurate feedback and reports as required, to the teacher on
pupil achievement, progress and other matters, ensuring the availability of appropriate
evidence
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Undertaking marking of pupils’ work and accurately record achievement/progress
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Administer and assess routine tests and invigilate exams
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Monitor and manage stock within an agreed budget, cataloguing resources and
undertaking audits as required
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Provide specialist advice and guidance (e.g. Art/Music) as required
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Liase with parents/carers, schools and establish constructive relationships and
communicate with other relevant bodies to support achievement and progress of
pupils (this includes attendance at parents meetings)
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Contribute to the development and implementation of appropriate behaviour
management strategies
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Monitor and evaluate pupil responses to learning activities through observation and
planned recording of achievement against predetermined learning objectives
Support for the Curriculum
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Implement agreed learning activities/teaching programmes, adjusting activities
according to pupil responses/needs, including assessment
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Contribute to the development of lesson/work plans
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Provide Curriculum / resource support and undertake programmes including those
linked to local and national learning strategies
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Support the use of ICT in learning activities and develop pupils’ competence and
independence in its use
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Assist pupils to access learning activities through specialist support
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Determine the need for, prepare and maintain general and specialist equipment and
resources
Support for the School
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Ensure strategic processes are complied with in order to overcome barriers to
learning, including eg behaviour management strategies
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Be aware of and comply with child protection procedures, health and safety and
security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting any concerns to the relevant
member of staff
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Accompany teachers and pupils on educational visits
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Assist in maintaining high standards of health and safety at all times.
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Maintain good relationships with colleagues and work together as a team.
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Assist in the supervision of classroom and outdoor activities.
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Be aware of and support difference and ensure all pupils have equal access to
opportunities to learn and develop.
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Contribute to the overall ethos/work/aims of the school.
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Provide appropriate guidance and supervision and assist in the training and
development of staff as appropriate
Specified Work
All elements of Specified Teaching Work undertaken by the postholder will be within the framework of
the school’s Scheme of Supervision in line with the 2003 Regulations and (amended Regulations 2007. In
addition to HLTA’s, the Regulations cover other groups of support staff who undertake ‘specified work’
at different levels. Specified work may cover a range of activities at different levels – including for some
staff, work with whole classes. Headteachers will ensure that the support staff member has the skills,
experience and expertise required to carry out ‘specified work’. Where more demanding aspects of
‘specified work are carried out by support staff, and particularly where they are working with whole
classes, it is strongly recommended that the headteacher should have regard to the standards for HLTAs in
determining whether those staff have the necessary level of skills and expertise.
Cover Supervision
A teaching assistant Level 2 may be called upon to provide cover supervision for a group or occasionally
for a whole class for a session/lesson, this may involve the teaching assistant contributing to the planning,
preparation, assessment and reporting.
Commitment to Policies
The Teaching Assistant must carry out his or her duties with full regard and commitment to the Governing
Body and City Council Policies.
Disability
Where the postholder is disabled, every effort will be made to supply all necessary aids, adaptations or
equipment to allow them to carry out all the duties of the job. If, however, a certain task proves to be
unachievable, job redesign will be fully considered.
Manchester City Council
Person Specification
Teaching Assistant – Level 3
For this job we are looking for:
Experience of working with or caring for children of a relevant age
Experience of working with pupils with additional needs
Numeracy/literacy skills (at a level equivalent to NQF Level 2)
NVQ Level 3 for Teaching Assistants or equivalent qualification or experience
Willingness and ability to undertake HLTA Level responsibilities (refer to
HLTA standards)
Willingness to participate in training, performance management and self
evaluate learning needs and actively seek learning opportunities
Training in the relevant learning strategies and /or in a particular curriculum or
learning area, e.g. bilingual
Ability to relate well to children and adults
Ability to work as part of a team
An understanding of the role of the Teaching Assistant and other
professionals working in the classroom
Ability to use relevant technology eg photocopier
Effective use of ICT to support learning
Full working knowledge and understanding of national/foundation stage
curriculum and other basic learning programmes/strategic processes and
barriers to learning
Understanding the principles of child development and learning processes
Ability to organise, motivate and lead a team
Knowledge of strategic processes and barriers to learning, including e.g
behaviour management strategies
Ability to self-evaluate learning needs and actively seek learning opportunities
Willingness to undertake first aid training as appropriate
Personal Style and Behaviour
Tact and diplomacy in all interpersonal relationships with the public, pupils
and colleagues at work.
Self motivation and personal drive to complete tasks to the required
timescales and quality standards.
The flexibility to adapt to changing workload demands and new school
challenges.
Personal commitment to ensure that the provision of support is
accessible and appropriate to meet the diverse needs of pupils.
equally
Personal commitment to continuous self-development.
A commitment to continuous service improvement.
Be willing to consent to and apply for an enhanced disclosure to a CRB
(Criminal Records Bureau) check.
JOB VACANCY : TEACHING ASSISTANT POST
GUIDANCE FOR CANDIDATES
PURPOSE OF GUIDANCE
We have provided the following guidance to help you complete your application. It provides specific
information and guidance about:
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the post which has been advertised
the requirements of the post
completing the application form by hand
completing the application using Microsoft Word
writing your supporting statement
submitting your application by post or by E-Mail
THE APPLICATION FORM
Our application form is designed to be completed in a logical and easy way. It asks for:
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your personal details
details of your teaching qualifications and QCA skills tests (if applicable)
details of your degree qualifications
details of your recent professional development
details of any other skills or specialisms you think are relevant to the post
details of your teaching experience, including posts held or teaching placements
brief details of your other work experience
contact details for your referees
details of your gender ethnicity, disability and other employment status (for monitoring purposes)
The application form is not the standard form supplied by Manchester City Council.
Please make sure you use OUR application form.
COMPLETING THE APPLICATION FORM
If you wish to complete the application form by hand, simply print it out (if you have an electronic
version) and write in the spaces provided. If you wish to complete the form using Microsoft Word, you
may do so. If you choose to complete the application form in Microsoft Word, simply remove all of the
dotted lines for the relevant box and enter your details. You may leave the dotted lines in any box
you do not complete.
You will note that the electronic version of the form is designed in such a way that the text boxes do not
expand. Please do not adjust the text boxes or the font used. Both are set to ensure that the application
form is easy (and hopefully less frustrating) for you to complete and to preserve its format so that it prints
correctly. If you feel that you need to add any additional information, please do so in your supporting
statement. If you complete the form using Microsoft Word, you may print your completed form and post
it to the school or submit your application by e-mail (see guidance below).
Where you have a choice of options and are asked to ‘check’ a box, please do so by placing an ‘X’ in the
box. Leave the box blank if the choice does not apply.
YOUR SUPPORTING STATEMENT
Your Supporting Statement is your opportunity to show how you meet the requirements of the
post and to ‘show off’ your understanding, your skills and your achievements. We are looking
for someone who is committed to providing high-quality provision and can provide examples
from their own experience.
Please use your supporting statement to provide clear examples of your knowledge and skills related to the
above and how you have used these to support children’s learning and development. Try to identify the
strengths you think you have. Please avoid stating the obvious or repeating theory you have learned
without supporting your points with some examples from your own practice.
Please limit your supporting statement to 2 sides of A4 paper (single lined spaced) if you can.
Remember that the panel may read a lot of similar applications and it is those that stand out rather
than those that are very long that will be remembered above others.
SUBMITTING YOUR APPLICATION
Posting your Application
If you intend to post your application, please ensure that it is completed and posted so that it arrives at
school no later the deadline. If using a LARGE envelope to post your application, please ensure that
you use a LARGE stamp and pay the correct postage. If you do not, the post office will not deliver your
application. The school does not collect from the post office nor pay for any mail which is not delivered
because the sender has paid the incorrect postage.
E-Mailing your Application
If you wish to e-mail your application, please send it to jobs@northenden.manchester.sch.uk ensuring
that it arrives by the deadline. Please make sure that any attachments include your own name in the
filename, e.g. ApplicationForm;JohnSmith.doc or Statement;JohnSmith.doc
VISITS TO THE SCHOOL
If you wish to visit the school, please contact the school office to arrange an appointment.
INTERVIEWS
Candidates who are shortlisted for interview will be informed by telephone and in writing shortly
afterwards. If you do not here from us, please assume that your application has not been successful.
Due to the high volume of applications we may receive and the time involved in this process, we do not
normally give feedback to candidates who are not shortlisted for interview. Those who attend an
interview but are not appointed to the post may ask for brief feedback from a member of the interview
panel. Shortlisted candidates will be asked to attend an interview which will last up to one hour. More
details will be sent to those candidates who are shortlisted for interview.
REFERENCES
We will request references for those candidates who are shortlisted for interview. These will be requested
prior to interview. Please ensure that your referees are aware that we may make a request for a reference
prior to the interview date above.