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Job description

Classroom based duties. Under the direction of the class teacher assist with the educational support and care of the pupils in a designated class or classes, in or outside the classroom. Supervisory duties. Assist with the supervision of children on the school premises throughout the mid-day break (i.e. the interval between the close of morning school and the re-opening of school in the afternoon). Office based duties. To provide basic administrative, clerical and secretarial support to the Principal, school staff and Board of Governors..

Responsibilities

• Assist the teacher in the efficient running of the class.
• Participate in classroom activities, under the direction of the class teacher. (e.g. supervising play and cloakrooms including hand washing and toileting).
• Prepare work for pupils as directed by, and in support of, the teacher.
• Set up, clear away and regularly clean equipment.
• Prepare material for play sessions e.g. making dough, paste, cutting paper, costume preparation, involvement in school dramatic activities etc.
• Assist staff to ensure as far as possible a safe environment for pupils.
• Assist with classroom administration, e.g. collecting dinner money, lost property etc.
• Duplicate written materials, assist with production of charts and displays.
• Assist pupils with toileting/personal hygiene/dressing including the use of basic toileting aids.
• Assist with the safe mobility and general supervision of the pupil/s within school premises, including the playground.
• Accompany teachers, with groups on outings e.g. swimming and educational outings.
• Assist in the supervision of children in all areas of the school and ground in order that health and safety regulations are observed.
• Supervise children consuming meals and packed lunches.
• Collection of dinner tickets where appropriate.
• The distribution of meals within the dining area as appropriate.
• Ancillary associated duties (e.g. cleaning up spillages, ensuring tables are cleared and cleaned, removal of litter from all areas used for the consumption of food including packed lunches, etc).
• Assisting children where necessary.
• Assist with the operation of manual and/or computerised information systems in connection with pupils, staff, budgets, meals, maintenance, examinations, care, medical services, recruitment, transport, etc.
• Assist with the operation the telephone/switchboard, receive visitors and provide hospitality as required.
• Provide word processing/typing, filing, duplication and photocopying in support of administrative processes, including the use of e-mail, intranet, and internet facilities, where appropriate.
• Sort, screen and distribute mail.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• No qualifications or previous experience required as training will be provided.
• Demonstrable evidence of having an ability to work well with children.
• Demonstrable evidence of having an ability to work as part of a team (this may be in a formal/informal environment).
• Ability to use initiative.
• Ability to provide a customer and child focused approach.
• Ability to communicate effectively with others.
• Willingness to undertake job related training.
• Evidence of how your experience and approach to work reflect the school's values/ethos. You will find information about the school's values/ethos on our school website.

Desirable Skills

• Have experience of working with children in a formal environment (e.g. school, nursery, playgroup).
• Have demonstrable experience in the use of computer packages.

Further Information

The Employer is: ST. JOHN'S PRIMARY SCHOOL. Salary: 16/17 £5.28, 18/20 £7.49, 21/22 £10.18, 23/24 £10.42 per hour. The job advert may end before the closing date if requested by the employer.

Application Information

JOBSTART IS OPEN TO 16-24 YEAR OLDS. If you are on UC contact your Work Coach via your Journal. If you are in receipt of JSA, IS or ESA phone a Work Coach on 0300 200 7807. If you are 16-24 years old, unemployed, not in education or training and not in receipt of benefits phone 028 90726788.