Teaching Assistant

To work under the instruction/guidance 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 the classroom. Work may be

carried out in the classroom or outside the main teaching area.

SUPPORT

FOR PUPILS

Supervise

and provide particular support for pupils, including those with special

needs, ensuring their safety and access to learning activities Assist

with the development and implementation of Individual Education/Behaviour

Plans and Personal Care programmes Establish

constructive relationships with pupils and interact with them according 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 Set

challenging and demanding expectations and promote self-esteem and

independence Provide

feedback to pupils in relation to progress and achievement under guidance of

the teacher Supervise

and help the children in the area in which they eat their lunch. Supervise

and join in with the activities that the children are playing during lunch,

either inside or outside of the school building, being especially vigilant as

to the health, safety and security of the children within their care. Ensure

reasonable behaviour and safe conduct of children by maintaining good order

and discipline, dealing as appropriate with all incidents of disorder

ensuring that any disruption is minimised. Attend

to accidents which may occur during lunch time in accordance with the school

procedure and guidelines on accidents and their treatment. Other

associated duties or variations of the above tasks as specified by their line

manager. To

have responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of all

students.

SUPPORT

FOR TEACHERS

Create

and maintain a purposeful, orderly and supportive environment, in accordance

with lesson plans and assist with the display of pupils’ work Use

strategies, in liaison with the teacher, to support pupils to achieve

learning goals Assist

with the planning of learning activities Monitor

pupils’ responses to learning activities and accurately record

achievement/progress as directed Provide

detailed and regular feedback to teachers on pupils’ achievement, progress,

problems etc. Promote

good pupil behaviour, dealing promptly with conflict and incidents in line

with established policy and encourage pupils to take responsibility for their

own behaviour Establish

constructive relationships with parents/carers Provide

clerical/admin. support e.g. photocopying, typing, filing,