Broadbent Fold Primary School and Nursery · Dukinfield, North West
Purpose of the job
To complement teachers’ delivery of
the national curriculum.
To work collaboratively with teaching
staff and assist teachers in the whole planning cycle and the
management/preparation of resources.
To supervise whole classes during the
short-term absence of teachers and cover PPA weekly for selected classes
To provide support for pupils, the
teacher and the school in order to raise standards of achievement for all,
by utilising advanced levels of knowledge and skills when assisting with
planning, monitoring, assessing and managing classes
To encourage pupils to become
independent learners, to provide support for their welfare
To support the inclusion of pupils in
all aspects of school life
Main Duties
Planning
1. Plan and prepare lessons with teachers,
participating in all stages of the planning cycle, including in lesson
planning, evaluating and adjusting lessons/plans to cover PPA and to support
pupil premium children with targeted support.
2. Develop and prepare resources for learning
activities in accordance with lesson plans and in response to pupil need.
Teaching and Learning
Within an agreed system of supervision and
within a pre-determined lesson framework, teach whole classes covering
PPA.
Provide detailed verbal and written feedback
on lesson content, pupil responses to learning activities and pupil
behaviour
Motivate and progress pupils’ learning by
using clearly structured, interesting teaching and learning activities.
Be familiar with lesson plans, SEND targets
and learning objectives.
Be aware of and support difference and ensure
all pupils have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop.
Promote and support the inclusion of pupils,
including those with specific needs, both in learning activities and
within the classroom.
Use behaviour management strategies, in line
with the school’s policy and procedures, to contribute to a purposeful
learning environment and encourage pupils to interact and work
co-operatively with others.
In accordance with arrangements made by the
Headteacher, progress pupils’ learning in a range of classroom settings,
including working with individuals, small groups and whole classes where
the assigned teacher is not present.
Organise and safely manage the appropriate
learning environment and resources.
Promote and reinforce pupils’ self-esteem and
independence and employ strategies to recognise and reward achievement and
self-reliance.
Assist the class teacher in encouraging
acceptance and integration of pupils with special needs, or from different
cultures and/or with different first language.
12. Support the role o