Teaching Assistant

Supporting the

class teacher/groups and individuals.

Must have

experience and able to work on own initiative.

Applications from

Graduates welcome. This is a great opportunity to begin a career in the

teaching profession.

LEVEL 1 - To work under the direct instruction of teaching/senior staff, usually

in the classroom with the teacher, to support access to learning for pupils and

provide general support and intervention to the teacher in the management of

pupils and the classroom.

SUPPORT FOR PUPILS

Attend to the pupils’ personal needs, and implement related personal

programmes, including social, health, physical, hygiene, and first aid and

welfare matters

Supervise and support pupils ensuring their safety and access to

learning

Establish good relationships with pupils, acting as a role model and

being aware of and responding appropriately to individual needs

Promote the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils

Encourage pupils to interact with others and engage in activities led by

the teacher

Encourage pupils to act independently as

appropriate

SUPPORT FOR THE TEACHER

Prepare classroom as directed for lessons and clear

afterwards and assist with the display of pupils work.

Be aware of pupil problems/progress/achievements and report to the

teacher as agreed.

Undertake pupil record keeping as requested

Support the teacher in managing pupil behaviour, reporting difficulties

as appropriate

Gather/report information from/to parents/carers as directed

Provide photocopying, filing, collecting money.

SUPPORT FOR THE CURRICULUM

Support pupils to understand instructions

Support pupils in respect of local and national learning strategies e.g.

literacy, numeracy, early years, as directed by the teacher

Support pupils in using basic ICT as directed

Prepare and maintain equipment/resources as

directed by the teacher and assist pupils in their use.

SUPPORT FOR THE SCHOOL

To promote the ethos of

the Griffin School Trust

Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child

protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality and GDPR, reporting

all concerns to an appropriate person.

Be aware of and support difference and ensure all pupils have equal

access to opportunities to learn and develop

Contribute to the overall

ethos/work/aims of the school

Appreciate and support the role of

other professionals

Attend relevant meetings as

required

Participate in training and other

learning activities and performance development as required.

Assist with the supervision of

pupils out of lesson times, including before and after school and at

lunchtimes.

Accompany teaching

staff and pupils on visits, trips and out of school activities as required.

Experience

Working with or