Teaching Assistant

Main purpose of the job:

- To work under the direct instruction of

teaching / senior staff, usually in the classroom with the teacher, to support

access to learning for pupils and provide general support to the teacher in the

management of pupils and the classroom.

Major Duties and

Responsibilities:

- Assist teachers by supporting pupils in their

learning in order to ensure their continuing educational development.

- Assist

teachers in fostering an attractive learning environment to ensure that pupils

spend their school life in stimulating surroundings.

- To

assist teachers and senior managers in preparing resources and equipment as

necessary, in order to support pupils' learning.

- To

assist teachers to maintain clear records and observations so that pupils

receive the maximum benefit from their education.

Job Activities:

- Supervise

pupils ensuring their safety and encourage pupils to be independent in order to

interact with others, engage in activities led by the teacher and to act

independently. Supervise and assist with any toileting needs as required.

- Establish

good relationships with pupils, acting as role model reporting progress and

achievements to teacher as agreed.

- Awareness

of individual needs and respond appropriately ensuring all pupils have equal

access to learning.

- Respond

to pupils’ minor welfare and personal needs and ensuring pupils requiring

regular medication are given timely reminders.

- Awareness

of the school's educational and behavioural policies for developing pupils.

- Ensure

the classroom is set for lessons as directed, clearing afterwards and assisting

with display of pupils work.

- Record

individual pupil’s behavioural difficulties, discussing with teacher

appropriate responses and carrying them out.

- Undertake

pupil record keeping, collecting information from/to parent/carers as directed.

- Provide

basic clerical and typing support for teacher.

- Assist

the teacher developing effective methods of explaining basic ICT applications

and supporting pupils in their use.

- Prepare

and maintain equipment/resources as directed, assisting in their use.

- Work

within pre-determined guidance, policies, procedures and teachers’ guidance.

- Assist

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

school and at lunchtimes,

- Attend

weekly meetings and discussions, which contribute to the overall work of the

school.

This post is a customer-facing position and falls within

the scope of the Code of Practice on English Language Requirement for Public

Sector Workers. The school has a statutory duty under Part

7 of the Immigration Act 2016 to ensure that post holders have a command of

spoken English sufficient for the effective performance of the job

requirements. The appro