Teaching Assistant (Part Time)

LEVEL 2 - 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 Work as directed as 1-1 TA for student with EHCP 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 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 Administer routine tests and undertake routine marking of pupils’ work Provide clerical/admin. support e.g. photocopying SUPPORT FOR THE CURRICULUM Participate in delivering structured and agreed learning activities/teaching programmes, adjusting activities according to pupil responses Participate in delivering programmes linked to local and national learning strategies, recording achievement and progress and feeding back to the teacher Support the use of ICT in learning activities and develop pupils’ competence and independence in its use Prepare, maintain and use equipment/resources required to meet the lesson plans/relevant learning activity and assist pupils in their use SUPPORT FOR THE SCHOOL Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, 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 and participate in relevant meetin