Teaching Assistant and Breakfast Club Playworker

Job title and organisation: Teaching Assistant and Breakfast Club Playworker - Valley View Community Primary School
Salary: A1 (Breakfast Club Playworker), A1-B1 (Teaching Assistant)
Hours: 36h 15
Contract: Temporary, with possibility to extend, until 31st August 2027
Location: Valley View Community Primary School
Closing Date and Time: Thursday 12 November at 5:00pm

Our school has a proven track record and during our recent Ofsted (October 2024) we were rated 'Good' with 'Outstanding' areas. We are popular in our local community and are known for our nurturing approach with children and families, as well as consistently high standards of care. We are looking for a Teaching Assistant/ Breakfast Club Playworker to work in our team.

We hope that the successful candidate will bring recent and relevant experience of supporting learning with a thorough understanding of how to engage children so that they can achieve their very best.

Support Breakfast Club: To provide care and supervision, with a focus on support for a child with 1:1 SEND support needs before the start of the school day and assist the team in the delivery of age and need appropriate activities. Prepare food, make toast or other simple snacks as directed by the Breakfast Club Manager. To support pupils while they eat and make sure tables are clean and that water is available. Following breakfast, you will be required to support the children in the establishment of suitable games/activities, ensuring the inclusion of all pupils.

Support Learning: Assist the classroom teacher in delivering engaging and effective lessons to students, both individually and in small groups, ensuring all students have the necessary support to succeed. To provide 1:1 support to pupils with SEND as needed under the direction of a teacher.

Classroom Management: Help maintain a positive and orderly classroom environment, implementing behaviour management strategies to encourage a respectful and supportive atmosphere.

Resource Preparation: Prepare and organise classroom resources and materials to facilitate effective teaching and learning, ensuring resources are readily available for lessons.

Student Monitoring: Monitor and assess students' progress, providing feedback to the classroom teacher and identifying areas where additional support may be required.

Communication with Parents: Alongside the classteacher, support the communication between the school and parents, providing information about student progress and assisting in parent-teacher meetings if necessary.

Assist with Activities: Facilitate and support a variety of school activities, including extracurricular activities, events, and special projects that enhance the educational experience of students.

Health and Safety: Ensure the well-being and safety of students during classroom activities and at all times within the school environment.

Experience in a similar role or relevant qualifications (e.g., NVQ Level 2 in Supporting Teaching and Learning, CACHE, or equivalent).

Paediatric First Aid qualification or willingness to complete.

Strong communication skills and a passion for working with children.

Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team and follow instructions from the teacher.

Patience, adaptability, and a positive attitude.

We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to a Disclosure Barring Service Check.

We promote diversity and aim to establish a workforce that reflects the population of Leeds.

At Valley View Community Primary School, you will join a friendly and supportive team committed to making a difference to children's lives. We are popular in our local community and are known for our nurturing approach with children and families, as well as consistently high standards of teaching and learning.