Teaching Assistant (TA)

Teaching Assistant Responsibilities This job description summarises the purpose and responsibilities of the role; it is not an exhaustive list of tasks that may be necessary and undertaken in order to achieve this purpose. The purpose and responsibilities can be varied from time to time at the discretion of the Trust, in consultation with the role holder. Purpose of job: To support pupil’s learning and development To take an involved part in the planning and record keeping of pupil’s development To share in the care and wellbeing of the pupil throughout the school Duties: It is the responsibility of the Teaching Assistant to: Support pupils by: Supervising and assisting individual or small groups of pupils in activities set by teachers or by the TA with teacher guidance Supervising whole classes for short periods of time Developing pupils’ social skills by supporting them in groups Implementing behaviour management policies in accordance with guidance provided by the school Providing support for pupils inside and outside the classroom enabling them to fully participate in activities Be aware of the early signs of bullying and disruptive behaviour and intervene as necessary Helping the inclusion of all pupils, including those with EAL and supporting individual pupils who find it difficult to form relationships or successfully access the curriculum Helping to keep pupils on task by giving individual attention where necessary and helping them to become more successful learners Accompanying classes/groups of pupils on school trips, swimming and to the nearby off-site after school club Build and maintain close and secure relationships with pupils Attending to and ensuring the care, health and welfare of pupils at all times, including the willingness to dress and undress, the toileting and the cleaning of pupils, if necessary after appropriate training Administering first aid and medication, as required Communicating with parents/carers, as required Supervising an after-school club on-site Support teachers by: Evidencing pupil progress by using assessment Working with outside agencies such as Educational Psychologists and Speech Therapists by liaising and supporting their work with pupils Assisting pupils with physical needs and difficulties Assisting pupils with their personal hygiene needs Helping implement lesson plans and making possible more ambitious learning activities Providing feedback to teachers by observing pupil performance and behaviour and the effectiveness of classroom processes and organisation Getting classroom materials ready for a session or lesson Liaising with class teacher, sharing lesson plans, and contributing to LSPs and EHCP reviews as necessary Support for the curriculum by: Providing support for teaching and learning within class Delivering intervention programmes Developing skills and knowledge of ICT, particularly