Teaching Assistant/First Aid Lead (Experience Desirable) - Penwortham Primary School
Please Note: The application deadline for this job has now passed.
The Role
35 Hours Per Week
Term time only (39 weeks)
Immediate Start – Event Linked
Term time only (39 weeks)
Immediate Start – Event Linked
As our established and popular school is rapidly moving towards becoming an outstanding school, we would welcome applications from experienced Teaching Assistants who would like the opportunity to build positive relationships with children, some with high needs such as (ADHD, ASD, Behaviour and Dyslexia) or groups of our disadvantaged pupils.
In addition to supporting our pupils, we would very much be interested in individuals who hold a current First Aid certificate and have a strong awareness of the importance First Aid holds within the whole school environment by leading a group of established First Aiders within the school. You will also be the first point of contact for medical emergencies.
Successful applicants must also be able to demonstrate that they have the following:
• the passion, experience and skills to work successfully on a 1-2-1 basis with children with identified needs
• a good understanding of the importance of lesson planning, IEPs and learning objectives which contribute towards the progression in learning for all our pupils should your experience be in supporting children with high needs.
• the skills, patience and confidence to help key groups of children overcome their barriers to learning
• the ability to show initiative and work constructively to support children in whole school activities, ie. playground duty, trips, etc.
• a resilient and positive approach to challenging situations and strategies to re-engage pupils effectively
• excellent organisation, communication and interpersonal skills to ensure the consistent delivery of agreed, bespoke support
• a minimum qualification of Level 3 in Childcare is essential (or equivalent qualification)
• good numeracy, literacy and IT skills.
• ability to take the day-to-day lead responsibility for pupils welfare in terms of illness, accidents, medical conditions
• be able to review the first aid needs throughout the school and contribute towards the First Aid and Medical Policies
• monitor and co-ordinate staff first aid training and associated records
• a good understanding of the importance of lesson planning, IEPs and learning objectives which contribute towards the progression in learning for all our pupils should your experience be in supporting children with high needs.
• the skills, patience and confidence to help key groups of children overcome their barriers to learning
• the ability to show initiative and work constructively to support children in whole school activities, ie. playground duty, trips, etc.
• a resilient and positive approach to challenging situations and strategies to re-engage pupils effectively
• excellent organisation, communication and interpersonal skills to ensure the consistent delivery of agreed, bespoke support
• a minimum qualification of Level 3 in Childcare is essential (or equivalent qualification)
• good numeracy, literacy and IT skills.
• ability to take the day-to-day lead responsibility for pupils welfare in terms of illness, accidents, medical conditions
• be able to review the first aid needs throughout the school and contribute towards the First Aid and Medical Policies
• monitor and co-ordinate staff first aid training and associated records
Working hours are expected to be 8.30am – 4.00pm Monday-Friday and includes INSET Days, although the ability to take part in extracurricular activities would be of interest to the school.
Penwortham is a dynamic and caring school known for its commitment to the wellbeing of our staff and also recognises that continuing professional development is of great importance.
All posts within Penwortham are expected to contribute to the overall ethos, work and aims of the school and a willingness to participate in training and other learning activities as required.
An information pack, including a Job Description and Person Specification can be downloaded below.
Completed application forms should be return to the school ideally by email to: admin@penwortham.wandsworth.sch.uk; or by post to: Penwortham Primary School, Penwortham Road, Streatham, London SW16 6RJ.
Closing date: 14 February 2020 (at noon)
Interviews: To be arranged
Interviews: To be arranged
Early applications are encouraged and we reserve the right to close the vacancy should a suitable applicant be found.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check.
This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check.
CV’s will not be accepted.
Penwortham Primary School
Penwortham Road
London SW16 6RJ
Tel: 020 8769 3949
Fax: 020 8677 5354
Email: admin@penwortham.wandsworth.sch.uk
www.penwortham.wandsworth.sch.uk
Head: Sandie Andrews
Roll: (643) – Group 4
Penwortham Road
London SW16 6RJ
Tel: 020 8769 3949
Fax: 020 8677 5354
Email: admin@penwortham.wandsworth.sch.uk
www.penwortham.wandsworth.sch.uk
Head: Sandie Andrews
Roll: (643) – Group 4
Richmond and Wandsworth Councils
