Early Years Teaching Assistant Level 2

Manchester City Council Job Description Teaching Assistant – Level 2, Grade 3 The post holder will report to the Teacher / Senior Teaching Assistant. Apart from other colleagues in the school, the main contacts of the job are: Head Teacher, SENDco, teaching staff, other support staff and pupils. Main Purpose of the Job: To support access to learning and provide general support for the school in the management of pupils and resources, as directed by senior staff. Main Duties Support for pupils Support for Teachers 1. To work with small groups of children under the supervision of the teacher including the implementation of ILPs 2. Give regular feedback on children’s progress to the class teacher and file records 3. Attend to children’s personal needs, including pastoral, social, health, physical hygiene, first aid and welfare matters 4. Establish good relationships with pupils, taking on role model by presenting a positive personal image and responding appropriately to individual needs 5. Promote the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils 6. Encourage pupils to act independently as appropriate 7. Provide curricular clerical/admin support, e.g. photocopying, making lists, collection of monies 8. Under the direction of the teacher, prepare the classroom for lessons, including display work and clear afterwards, as appropriate 9. Undertake pupil record keeping as requested (e.g. provide a written statement on pupil progress to the teacher) 10. Support the teacher in managing pupil behaviour, reporting difficulties as appropriate 11. Establish constructive relationships with parents/carers and report on information from parents/carers to the teacher 12. Provide curriculum / resource support and undertake programmes linked to local and national learning strategies such as training to become a Read Write Inc Fast Track Tutor. 13. Support the use of ICT in learning activities and develop pupils’ competence and independence in its use 14. Prepare and maintain equipment/resources as directed by the teacher and assist pupils in their use Support for the School Support for the Curriculum 15. Be aware of and comply with safeguarding and child protection procedures, health and safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting any concerns to the relevant member of staff 16. Maintain high standards of health and safety at all times 17. Maintain good relationships with colleagues and work together as a team 18. Assist in the supervision of classroom and outdoor activities 19. Assist with the supervision of discreet groups of pupils for short periods when the teacher is not present 20. Contribute to the overall ethos/work/aims of the school 21. Be aware of and support difference and ensure all pupils have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop 22. Attend relevant meetings 23. Participate in training, including relevant learning strategies and other learning