Teaching Assistant & Lunchtime Supervisor

Teaching Assistant & Lunchtime SupervisorTerm time only 8.30am to 2.00pm with half hour for lunch 25 working hours per week Purpose of the Role To support the educational, social and emotional development of pupils by working closely with teaching staff and providing effective classroom assistance. The role also includes supervising pupils during the lunchtime period to ensure their safety, wellbeing and positive behaviour. Reports to: Headteacher, Deputy Headteacher, SENCo and Class Teacher, as directed. Safeguarding Statement The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The following duties will be deemed to be included in the duties which you may be required to perform: Child protection, discipline, health and safety. • Promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people for whom you are responsible and with whom you come into contact. Park School is committed to safeguarding children and all candidates will be subject to rigorous safeguarding procedures including pre-employment checks with the Disclosure and Barring Service. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Overview Teaching Assistants are key personnel in helping the School achieve its aims and objectives. It is expected that all assistants will take great care to support not only the teacher, the School and the curriculum, but also each individual pupil. The key element of a Teaching Assistant's role is to help promote effective teaching and learning throughout the School. To achieve this successfully, you must be able to generate confidence in children and inspire their trust. We are an inclusive community which values diversity and equality, and we welcome applications from suitably qualified candidates regardless of background, in accordance