Teaching Assistant/Support Assistant

MAIN

PURPOSE

To provide support for students in lessons and

at breaks and lunchtimes. This post contributes to continuous improvement in

young people’s learning experiences. You will set a positive personal example

of a friendly and respectful conduct, and have a special regard for the

development and needs of young people. Specifically as Teaching Assistant this

will be achieved through excellent attendance, punctuality and acting as a good

role model to students.

Job

Purpose:

Under the

direction of teaching/senior staff to undertake work/care/support programmes to

enable access to learning for pupils and to assist the teacher in the

management of pupils and classroom.

To give support

for SEN pupils providing particular help for those students with learning

difficulties and/or behavioural, social or physical disabilities, as required.

Line

Management

Reporting to – SENDCO/Assistant

SENDCO/Senior HLTAs

Liaises

with – Pupils, teachers, senior staff, visitors to the school

Liaising

With

Headteacher, Senior Leadership Team, teachers

and support staff, LA representatives, external

agencies and parents.

Salary Scale

G3/G4

Working

Time

29.17 hours per week, Term Time

Core school hours desirable, but job

share/part time hours will be considered.

DBS Disclosure Level

Enhanced

2. MAIN

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The post holder will work across the school to support

pupils in meeting their full academic potential by proactively engaging with

pupils.

General

To supervise and provide particular support for

pupils, ensuring their safety and access to learning activities. To assist with the development and

implementation of Individual Education/Behaviour Plans and Personal Care

Programmes To establish constructive relationships with

pupils and interact with them according to individual needs. To supervise students at break and lunchtime

providing a safe, orderly environment for students. To provide specialist support to students with

barriers to learning on a one-to-one basis, in a small group or in or out of

the classroom. To promote the inclusion and acceptance of all

pupils. To encourage pupils to interact with others and

engage in activities led by the teacher. To provide feedback to pupils in relation to

progress and achievement under guidance of the teacher. To undertake exam/test invigilation if required,

including specialist support, ie. reading/scribing. To provide clerical/admin support, for example

photocopying, collection of money. To assist with the supervision of pupils out of

lesson times, including before and after school as may be reasonably directed.

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