Teaching Assistant

➢ Supporting the work of the classroom teacher thereby making a strong contribution to students’ learning and achievement. ➢ Assist in providing support for individual and groups of students inside and outside of the classroom. ➢ Assist the teacher in the full classroom planning cycle and with the management and preparation of resources. ➢ Assist class teachers with maintaining student’s records. ➢ Assist in the educational and social development of pupils under the direction and guidance of the SENCO and classroom teachers. ➢ Support and nurture the students in your care by ensuring a secure, stimulating learning environment for them. ➢ Attend staff meetings / briefings and other meetings with colleagues and / or Governors as required. ➢ Work closely with teachers to ensure the all-round development of each child in the group, planning appropriately for individual daily progress. Pastoral Support ➢ To work flexibly depending on the needs of students, parents/carers, and other stakeholders. ➢ To follow up, report and record incidents either encountered directly and/or referred by colleagues. ➢ To contribute and work to resolve conflicts when encountered. ➢ To liaise with senior colleagues, when necessary, in regard to individual student’s personal and educational development. ➢ Be available to support and participate in lunchtime and after-school clubs/meetings in order to facilitate engagement of students with a range of activities. ➢ To follow the school’s behaviour policies, procedures and guidelines at all times, and contribute to their development as appropriate. ➢ To maintain strict confidentiality of information at all times.