THREE CLASS SUPPORT TA VACANCIES TA2

 19 hours (mornings) Monday - Friday, term-time only

St. Luke’s is a warm and welcoming primary school, close to the beach and pinewoods in Formby.  Our vision and values are at the core of everything we do, underpinning our teaching and learning to provide an environment that prepares our pupils to be happy and confident, taking an active role in their community and the wider world.

Our overarching Christian Value is Love; it is at the heart of all we do and has enabled us to build a strong team, working flexibly and dynamically to meet the needs of all our pupils. 

We have THREE vacancies for class support teaching assistants in KS1 and KS2, starting September 2024 for one year in the first instance.

Previous employment as a primary school TA and/or TA qualification would be an advantage.

Outline of the role:

Support for pupils

• establishing a supportive relationship with the pupils
• encouraging acceptance and inclusion of all pupils
• clarifying and explaining instructions
• ensuring pupils are able to use equipment and materials provided
• motivating and encouraging pupils as required
• assisting in specific areas for development, e.g. language, behaviour, reading
• helping pupils to concentrate on and finish work set
• encouraging independence
• liaising with class teacher about individuals and groups of pupils
• developing appropriate resources to support the pupils
• deliver intervention programmes and/or support pupils with pre- and post-tutoring activities

Support for the teacher

• assist the class teacher(s) in planning and preparation of resources
• contribute to the maintenance of pupils’ records of progress
• provide regular feedback about the pupils to the teacher
• create and maintain attractive classroom displays at the direction of the class teacher.

Support for the school

• maintain close links between home and school
• liaise, advise and consult with other members of the team supporting the pupil when asked to do so
• be aware of confidential issues linked to home/pupils/teachers/school and to keep confidences appropriately
• be aware of and adhere to school policies and procedures
• Attend relevant training, including INSET days as requested
• Support PTA or other school-community events
• Perform any other tasks, as directed by the Headteacher, which fall within the purview of the post

A fixed term contract until the end of the summer term 2025 is available in the first instance.

Please apply by submitting a Sefton Application Pack to be sent to Mrs Cowey by 4pm prompt on Wednesday 19^th June 2024.

Shortlisted candidates will then be invited for selection by competitive interview on Thursday 27^th June 2024.

NB It is our usual practice to conduct an online footprint check on the successful candidate.  Any offer made will be dependent on references and an enhanced DBS check.