Level 2 Teaching Assistant & After School Club Playworker
About This Role
The governors at Westways Primary are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Level 2 Teaching Assistant to join our fantastic school community - the right candidate will help to support high quality teaching and learning as well as the effective use of resources to bring about improved standards of achievement for all pupils.
As part of this role, the individual will also supervise and lead engaging activities for children in our After School Club. We are extremely proud to be offering our own after school provision and as a result, we are keen to recruit an enthusiastic childcare professional to join our team of playworkers. They will contribute to providing a safe, caring and stimulating environment for our children from Reception to Year 6.
We are looking for someone who:
Develops and maintains high standards to ensure the welfare of the children at all times
Has excellent communication skills
Shows initiative and the ability to use judgement and common sense
Works flexibly within a supportive and committed team
Can form positive and caring relationships with children which motivates them to learn, grow and be confident
Are committed to inclusion and working in partnership with our parents and carers
Have an understanding and experience of strategies designed to support children with social and emotional and communication and interaction difficulties
Is able to demonstrate a range of strategies used to support emotional regulation
Supervises and provides particular support for pupils, including those with special needs, ensuring their safety and access to learning activities
Uses strategies, under the supervision and guidance of the teacher, to support pupils to achieve learning goals
Supervises and supports children with a variety of activities at the After School Club.
Set ups, delivers and takes part in a wide range of engaging activities to support the children’s physical, emotional, social and intellectual development whilst giving consideration to the diversity of our school community
Supports the cook with the preparing, serving and clearing up of snacks
Is a good team player who is willing to contribute to the ethos and wider community of the school
Has a sense of humour, combined with energy and enthusiasm
Shares our commitment to professional development