Job Advertisement & Job Description

Are you committed to making a real difference to the lives of the children at South Bank Primary School?

Are you a talented and dynamic teacher who is committed to making a real difference to the lives of the children? 

Are you ready for a new challenge? If so, we need you!

We are looking to appoint 2x Key Stage 1 and 1x KS2 teachers, with excellent behaviour management skills who can ensure our children reach their potential by delivering enthusiastic, creative and inspiring teaching. ECTs and experienced teachers are encouraged to apply.  As a school we are forward thinking and passionate about improving the life chances for our children. This an exciting opportunity to join a school at the heart of the South Bank community. 

 The successful candidates will: 

• Have proven themselves as good or outstanding KS1 or KS2 teachers with an excellent record of classroom practice
• Make a significant contribution to our drive to raise standards, progress and attainment, with an excellent understanding of assessment for learning.
• Have high expectations of pupil behaviour and achievement, as well as the ability to communicate this to others and demonstrate excellent behaviour management skills. 
• Support the development of a curriculum through their own subject knowledge, passion for teaching and relentless drive for securing the best academic achievements for our children. 
• Be highly motivated individuals with a commitment to providing high quality teaching and learning opportunities for our children. 
• Have a real desire to work as a team, collaborate and develop professionally. 
• Be prepared to go the extra mile for our children and families. 
• Be committed to safeguarding and understand the importance of keeping all our children safe. 

Duties and responsibilities

Supporting pupils

• Build positive relationships with pupils, promoting high self-esteem and independence
• Adapt communication style to respond to pupils according to their individual needs
• Support pupils with their social, emotional and mental health needs, escalating concerns where appropriate
• Promote high standards of behaviour, responding to incidents in line with the school’s behaviour policy and guidelines on physical intervention
• Assist with the development and delivery of individual education and support plans

Teaching and learning

• Teach a broad and balanced curriculum aimed at pupils achieving their full potential in all areas of learning
• Use ICT skills to advance pupils’ learning  
• Through observations, provide regular feedback to Phase Leaders on pupil progress, attainment and barriers to learning
• Maintaining good order and discipline among pupils, managing behaviour effectively to ensure a good and safe learning environment
• Monitor, record and report on progress and attainment
• Contribute to the overall ethos, aims and work of the school

Working with staff, parents/carers/families and relevant professionals

• Share knowledge and understanding of pupils to other school staff and education, health and social care professionals, so that informed decision making can take place on intervention and provision
• Communicate effectively with parents and carers under the direction of teachers
• Contribute to meetings with parents and carers by providing feedback on pupil progress, attainment and barriers to learning, as directed by teachers
• Collaborate and work with colleagues and other relevant professionals within and beyond the school
• Develop effective professional relationships with colleagues

Professional development

• Help keep their own knowledge and understanding relevant and up-to-date by reflecting on their own practice, liaising with school leaders, and identifying relevant professional development to improve personal effectiveness
• Take opportunities to build the appropriate skills, qualifications, and/or experience needed for the role, with support from the school
• Take part in the school’s appraisal procedures
• Undertake any relevant CPD as required
• Engage with the school’s Supervision process – termly

Safeguarding

• Work in line with statutory safeguarding guidance (e.g. Keeping Children Safe in Education, Prevent) and our safeguarding and child protection policies
• Promote the safeguarding of all pupils in the school
• Complete CPOM logs

Please note, this is illustrative of the general nature and level of responsibility of the role. It is not a comprehensive list of all tasks that the postholder will carry out. The postholder may be required to do other duties appropriate to the level of the role, as directed by the Head Teacher or phase leaders.

Job Advertisement & Job Description

Are you committed to making a real difference to the lives of the children at South Bank Primary School?

Are you ready for a new challenge? If so, we need you!

South Bank Primary School is a medium sized Foundation School, in the South Bank area of Middlesbrough with a growing school population.

We believe that our staff are our most valuable resource and are seeking to appoint two highly skilled motivated and caring practitioners to work collaboratively within our EYFS and KS1 teams to support our wonderful children to achieve and fulfil their potential.

Our ideal candidates will make learning fun, always put children first and will be committed to making a real difference to the lives of the children in our school. 

The successful candidates will join our school, working with younger children some of whom may have additional needs including communication/interaction needs and autistic spectrum disorder.

We particularly welcome applications from people who have experience supporting children with these needs. Our staff teams are committed to supporting our most vulnerable learners, giving the children the best possible start to their school career.

Main purpose

To provide learning and care support for pupils. This will involve working with the teacher to plan and deliver activities and supporting pupils with routines, transitions and behavior management.

The 2 Year Old Room Lead will be responsible for the planning and assessment of the children attending our 2 YO Nursery.
 

Duties and responsibilities

Supporting pupils

• Build positive relationships with pupils, promoting high self-esteem and independence
• Adapt communication style to respond to pupils according to their individual needs
• Support pupils with their social, emotional and mental health needs, escalating concerns where appropriate
• Promote high standards of behavior, responding to incidents in line with the school’s behavior policy and guidelines on physical intervention
• Assist with the development and delivery of individual education and support plans

Teaching and learning

• Contribute to the planning of differentiated learning activities for individual or small groups of pupils with special educational needs (SEN), delivering activities inside or outside the classroom
• Support the teaching of a broad and balanced curriculum aimed at pupils achieving their full potential in all areas of learning
• Use ICT skills to advance pupils’ learning  
• Through observations, provide regular feedback to teachers on pupil progress, attainment and barriers to learning
• Support class teachers with maintaining good order and discipline among pupils, managing behaviour effectively to ensure a good and safe learning environment
• Monitor, record and report on progress and attainment
• Supervise a class if the teacher is temporarily unavailable
• Contribute to the overall ethos, aims and work of the school

Working with staff, parents/carers/families and relevant professionals

• Share knowledge and understanding of pupils to other school staff and education, health and social care professionals, so that informed decision making can take place on intervention and provision
• Communicate effectively with parents and carers under the direction of teachers
• Contribute to meetings with parents and carers by providing feedback on pupil progress, attainment and barriers to learning, as directed by teachers
• Collaborate and work with colleagues and other relevant professionals within and beyond the school
• Develop effective professional relationships with colleagues

Professional development

• Help keep their own knowledge and understanding relevant and up-to-date by reflecting on their own practice, liaising with school leaders, and identifying relevant professional development to improve personal effectiveness
• Take opportunities to build the appropriate skills, qualifications, and/or experience needed for the role, with support from the school
• Take part in the school’s appraisal procedures
• Undertake any relevant CPD as required
• Engage with the school’s Supervision process – termly

Other areas of responsibility

Safeguarding

• Work in line with statutory safeguarding guidance (e.g. Keeping Children Safe in Education, Prevent) and our safeguarding and child protection policies
• Promote the safeguarding of all pupils in the school
• Complete CPOM logs

Please note, this is illustrative of the general nature and level of responsibility of the role. It is not a comprehensive list of all tasks that the postholder will carry out. The postholder may be required to do other duties appropriate to the level of the role, as directed by the headteacher or phase leaders.

What we can offer:

• • Enthusiastic, friendly and well-behaved children
  • Hard-working, dedicated colleagues
  • The opportunity to work as part of an ambitious and forward-thinking teaching team
  • Support for your future through quality professional development opportunities.
  • Supportive governors.

Applications are invited from prospective candidates who are able to demonstrate that they meet the essential criteria set out in the person specification. 

Applications from existing members of staff are welcome.

Our school is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all pupils and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. The post is subject to satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks including an Enhanced DBS Disclosure check.

SEN Teaching Assistant Vacancies - x2 Permanent, x1 Fixed Term till August 2027

Are you committed to making a real difference to the lives of the children at South Bank Primary School?

Are you ready for a new challenge? If so, we need you!

South Bank Primary School is a medium sized Foundation School, in the South Bank area of Middlesbrough.

We believe that our staff are our most valuable resource and are seeking to appoint highly skilled motivated and caring practitioners to work collaboratively within our Support base team to support our wonderful children to achieve and fulfil their potential.

Our ideal candidates will make learning fun, always put children first and will be committed to making a real difference to the lives of the children in our school. 

The successful candidates will join our special needs support base, working with younger children with complex additional needs including communication/interaction needs and autistic spectrum disorder. We particularly welcome applications from people who have experience supporting children with these needs. Our support base team are committed to supporting our most vulnerable learners, giving the children the best possible start to their school career.