Teaching Assistant

Post: Teaching Assistant Responsible to: Headteacher Job Purpose: Jobs comprise a sequence of tasks that form standard work routines. Some may have a more specialist role that will typically cover a deeper knowledge of a narrower range of circumstances. May provide informal assistance to less experienced colleagues. Works under instruction/guidance enabling access to learning including special educational needs. Jobs require a normal level of courtesy and effectiveness in dealing with other people. Should be able to ask questions, seek clarification and exchange information using tact and diplomacy. May provide straightforward clerical support to teacher or organisation. May contribute at an individual level to monitoring team resource levels and providing simple information. Likely to interact with colleagues, pupils, parents and carers and educational professionals. Supporting Pupils in the Learning Environment 1. Supervise and support pupils in the learning environment including more in depth support for those with special needs, to promote independence, inclusion, acceptance and equality of access to learning opportunities for all pupils. 2. Assist pupils, within the class, individually or in small groups (and sometimes outside the main classroom) in the completion and adjustment of a wider range of predefine learning, care and support activities to meet the requirements of pupils and the curriculum (for example literacy, numeracy, ICT). 3. Assist with the supervision of pupils and planning of activities out of lesson times (for example at lunchtimes, before and after school) to enhance service delivery and encourage structured and positive play. 4. May assist pupils with mobility equipment such as using wheelchairs and/or hoists to support pupils in their learning environment. Providing Personal and Welfare Care 1. Assist in the planning, development and implementation of pupil education/behaviour plans and personal care programmes including toileting, hygiene and feeding/meal times, to help with development of social skills and to ensure that the schools health, safety and behaviour policies are maintained. 2. Assisting the Welfare Staff in providing support to the child whilst the staff carry out medical procedures so that the schools health, safety and behaviour policies are maintained. 3. Deal with conflict using different communication techniques to encourage all pupils to take responsibility for their own behaviour and promote independence. 4. To care for a sick or injured child referring them when necessary to the welfare staff and accompanying them to hospital and remaining with them until the parent arrives to ensure continuity of care. Working with People 1. Participate in meetings, team development activities and assist less experienced colleagues when appropriate, to support the achievement of individual and team performance and development objectives. 2. Build and maintain positive work