Teaching Assistant

To

supervise and support pupils ensuring their safety and access to learning

To

establish good relationships with pupils, acting as a role model and being

aware of and responding appropriately to individual needs.

To promote

the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils

To

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

teacher

To

encourage pupils to act independently as appropriate

To prepare

classroom as directed for lessons and clear afterwards and assist with the

display of pupil’s work.

To be

aware of pupil problems/progress/achievements and report to the teacher as

agreed.

To

undertake pupil record keeping as requested

To support

the teacher in managing pupil behaviour, reporting difficulties as appropriate

To

gather/report information from/to parents/carers as directed

To provide

clerical/admin. support - photocopying, typing, filing, collecting money etc.

To support

pupils to understand instructions

To support

pupils in respect of local and national learning strategies - literacy,

numeracy, KS3, early years, as directed by the teacher

To support

pupils in using basic ICT as directed

To prepare

and maintain equipment/resources as directed by the teacher and assist pupils

in their use.

To 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.

To be

aware of and support difference and ensure all pupils have equal access to

opportunities to learn and develop.

To

contribute to the overall ethos/work/aims of the school

To

appreciate and support the role of other professionals

To attend

relevant meetings as required

To

participate in training and other learning activities and performance

development as required.

To assist

with the supervision of pupils out of lesson times, including before and after

school and at lunchtimes.