Teaching Assistant

Function of the post: Contribute to the pupil’s development including their physical and mental well-being in supporting the teaching and learning in the classroom, providing general and specific assistance to pupils, under the direction and guidance of the Class teacher. This will involve providing assistance to the Class teacher in supporting pupils on a one-to-one or small group basis, across a wide range of activities and supported learning activities, including the preparation and maintenance of resources. Principal Accountabilities: 1. In liaison with, and under the guidance of the Class Teacher and following best practice, appropriately support pupils on an individual or small group basis to understand instructions, and complete activities, encouraging and developing independent learning and inclusion of all pupils to ensure progression and continuity. 2. Assist with learning across the whole curriculum to support learning outcomes using the teachers planned teaching and learning method, supporting pupils ICT and the promotion of IT as a tool to enable learning. 3. Take responsibility for the classroom, preparing and clearing away materials and resources as required, and creating a positive visual impact that supports a learning environment in which pupils can excel and in which they can learn safely. 4. Contribute to the pupil’s development and their physical and mental wellbeing, promoting and instilling appropriate behaviours, and keeping pupils on task, using the School and Trust policies and procedures to achieve this. 5. Support the social and emotional well-being of pupils, providing positive feedback and praise to reinforce and sustain their efforts and develop self-reliance and self-esteem; report problems to the teacher, or as appropriate and in-line with School policy and procedures, such as health and safety, child protection, behaviour management. 6. As directed by the Class Teacher, monitor pupils’ responses to learning and feedback to the teacher on pupils’ progress and record basic pupil data in line with School procedure. 7. Assist in play-time supervision including facilitating games and activities, encouraging and promoting independence for pupil development as appropriate, and dependent on year group, assist pupils with eating, dressing and hygiene. 8. Support the learning of children, including implementing intervention programmes, in order to meet targets as required by the Special Educational needs and disability Code of Practice and as identified on the pupil’s plan, including completing the appropriate paperwork. 9. Assist with special activities and extracurricular activities across the Academy, such as sports days, plays, concerts, open days, day trips, and educational visits. 10. Assist with general lunchtime supervision duties if required. 11. Provide general administrative support and attend meetings and training sessions as required and directed by your line manager or Headteacher.