Teaching Assistant

Support for Pupils

To

promote pupils’ development in a safe, secure, challenging environment.

To

have regard for the safety and well-being of the pupil at all times.

To

develop an understanding of the pupil’s specific needs in order to help

them learn as effectively as possible.

To

focus on individual pupils to ensure their needs are being met within the

group.

To

encourage inclusion within the classroom.

To

display pupils’ work to reflect their achievement.

To

encourage pupils to interact with others and engage in activities led by

the teacher.

To

assist in the supervision of pupils on outings and visits.

To

assist identified pupils with personal care.

Support

for Teachers

To

liaise with teachers regarding the daily/weekly programme of activities

and events.

To

set out, prepare, use, tidy and clean equipment after use. Assist in the

general preparation and tidying of the classroom.

To

gather information from parents/carers as requested.

To

assist parents working in schools.

To

be aware of pupil problems/progress/achievements and report to the

teacher as agreed.

To

support pupil record keeping as requested.

To

work within established disciplinary policy to anticipate and manage

behaviour constructively, promoting self-control and independence.

Support

for SENDCo

To

carry out administrative tasks in order to support SEND record keeping in

line with the Code of Practice (2015)

Support

for the Curriculum

To

prepare and undertake specific activities and supporting pupils to

understand instructions and in respect of any learning strategies.

To

support pupils in using basic ICT as directed, developing pupil’s

competence and interdependence in its use.

To

set out, prepare and maintain equipment, indoors and outdoors.

Support

for the School

To

assist with the general supervision of pupils during break times and

lunch times and/or when required.

To

treat all information relating to a pupil as strictly confidential, and

refer all enquiries, other than from professional, to the

Headteacher/SENDCO.

To

support and encourage students on courses, Work Experience etc.

take

responsibility for own professional development and duties in relation to

school policies and practices and operate at all times within the stated

policies and practices of the school.

establish

effective working relationships and set a good example through excellent

presentation and personal and professional conduct.

endeavour

to give every child the opportunity to reach their potentia