Computing Teacher Assistant

**Job Title**:Level 1 Teaching Assistant, Primary Department**
**Employed by**:NCBIS to support the vision, positive ethos and policies of the school
**Responsible to**: Head of Primary, working under the direction of the specialist IT teacher on a day to

day basis.

**Qualifications**:Degree in Computer Science or a related field
**Summary**:The post holder will assist in meeting the personal, social and curriculum needs of

pupils and to establish positive relationships with pupils.
**Working hours**:To be in school by 7.30am until 3.30pm (4.00pm on Monday for staff meetings) and

3.00pm (Thursday).
To attend relevant staff meetings and other professional school-related activities,
including those out of working hours, as required or directed by the Head of Primary.

The teaching assistant at NCBIS is part of the primary team, working alongside a class teacher, the teaching
assistant team, a Phase HLTA and the academic and pastoral leadership teams.

NCBIS works in partnership with parents and the school community and the teaching assistant is a key link
within this community.

NCBIS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all
staff to share this commitment. NCBIS is aligned with the recommendations of the International Task Force on
Child Protection, we hold ourselves to a high standard of effective recruiting practices with specific attention
to child protection. In accordance with UK Safeguarding Children and Safer Recruitment in Education
legislation. Full police clearance, covering at least the previous 8 years, is necessary for all appointees for all
countries lived in over this period of time.

**KEY DUTIES OF THE ROLE:
**Support for the Teacher
**1. **Assisting with the display of pupils’ work and the preparation of the classroom and equipment as
directed for lessons and clear up afterwards.***

**2. **Organisation and preparation of classroom resources in accordance with lesson plans and assist
pupils in their use.***

**3. **Maintenance of pupil records as necessary and gather/report information from/to parents/carers
as directed.***

**4. **Promote good pupil behaviour, dealing with incidents in line with established policy and support
the teacher in managing pupil behaviour, reporting difficulties as appropriate**
**Support for the Pupils
**1. **Provide support for pupils, including those with special educational/health needs, ensuring their
safety and access to learning. Promote self
- esteem and encourage pupils to act independently as
appropriate.***

**2. **Undertake structured and agreed learning activities, recording achievement and progress and feeding
back to the teacher.***

**3. **Promote the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils.***
**4. **Attend to pupil’s personal needs and implement related personal programmes, including social,

health, physical, hygiene, first aid and welfare matters.***
**5. **Establish good relationships with pupils, acting as a role model and being aware of and responding to

individual needs.***
**6. **Assist the teacher to supervise and support pupils ensuring their safety and access to learning.***
**7. **Encourage pupils to interact and engage in activities led by the teacher.***

**Support for the Curriculum
**1. **Support pupils to understand instructions from the teacher.***
**2. **Support pupils in respect of local and national learning strategies e.g. literacy, numeracy, foundation

stage etc. as directed by the teacher.***
**3. **Support pupils in using basic ICT as directed.***

**General Tasks**

**1. **Provide clerical/administration support
**2. **Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to Child Protection, health, safety and

security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person.
**3. **Contribute to the overall ethos/work/aims of the school.
**4. **Attend relevant meetings as required and participate in training and other learning activities and

performance development as required.
**5. **Assist with the supervision of pupils during lesson times, including before and after school and at

lunchtimes where appropriate.
**6. **Accompany teaching staff and pupils on trips and visits and other school activities as required.
**7. **To undertake other duties from time to time as the class teachers and Head of Primary require.

**LEVEL 1 TEACHING ASSISTANT person specification** **Desirable** **Essential**

**Qualifications**
- Educated to degree level in Computer Science.
- Holds CACHE Level 2 Award - (or equivalent
- qualification).
- Holds IELTS - minimum overall score of 5.5

(writing 5).
- **Experience**
- Experience working with children of relevant age
- in a recognised British school environment (or
recognised equivalent).
**Professional Knowledge, Understanding and Skills**
- Appropriate knowledge of first aid.
- Ability to relate well to children and adults.
- Ability to work constructively as part of a team,

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