About this role
LEVEL 2 - To work under the instruction/guidance of teaching/senior staff to undertake work/care/support programmes, to enable access to learning for pupils and to assist the teacher in the management of pupils and the classroom. Work may be carried out in the classroom or outside the main teaching area.
SUPPORT FOR PUPILS
Supervise and provide particular support for pupils, including those with special needs, ensuring their safety and access to learning activities
Assist with the development and implementation of Individual Education/Behaviour Plans and Personal Care programmes
Work as directed as 1-1 TA for student with EHCP
Establish constructive relationships with pupils and interact with them according to individual needs
Promote the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils
Encourage pupils to interact with others and engage in activities led by the teacher
Set challenging and demanding expectations and promote self-esteem and independence
Provide feedback to pupils in relation to progress and achievement under guidance of the teacher
SUPPORT FOR TEACHERS
Create and maintain a purposeful, orderly and supportive environment, in accordance with lesson plans and assist with the display of pupils’ work
Use strategies, in liaison with the teacher, to support pupils to achieve learning goals
Assist with the planning of learning activities
Monitor pupils’ responses to learning activities and accurately record achievement/progress as directed
Provide detailed and regular feedback to teachers on pupils achievement, progress, problems etc
Promote good pupil behaviour, dealing promptly with conflict and incidents in line with established policy and encourage pupils to take responsibility for their own behaviour
Establish constructive relationships with parents/carers
Administer routine tests and undertake routine marking of pupils’ work
Provide clerical/admin. support e.g. photocopying
SUPPORT FOR THE CURRICULUM
Participate in delivering structured and agreed learning activities/teaching programmes, adjusting activities according to pupil responses
Participate in delivering programmes linked to local and national learning strategies, recording achievement and progress and feeding back to the teacher
Support the use of ICT in learning activities and develop pupils’ competence and independence in its use
Prepare, maintain and use equipment/resources required to meet the lesson plans/relevant learning activity and assist pupils in their use
SUPPORT FOR THE SCHOOL
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
Be aware of and support difference and ensure all pupils have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop
Contribute to the overall ethos/work/aims of the school
Appreciate and support the role of other professionals
Attend and participate in relevant meetings as required
Participate in training and other learning activities and performance development as required
Assist with the supervision of pupils out of lesson times, including before and after school and at lunchtime
Accompany teaching staff and pupils on visits, trips and out of school activities as required and take responsibility for a group under the supervision of the teacher
As an employee you have legal duties which include:
1. Taking reasonable care for your own health and safety and that of others who may be affected by what you do or do not do.
2. Co-operating with your employer on health and safety,
3. Correctly using work items provided by your employer, including personal protective equipment, in accordance with training or instructions, and
4. Not interfering with or misusing anything provided for your health, safety and welfare.
PERSONSPECIFICATION Experience
Working with or caring for children of relevant age Qualifications
Good numeracy/literacy skills (ideally GCSE or equivalent)
NVQ 2 for Teaching Assistants or equivalent qualifications or experience
Training in the relevant learning strategies e.g. literacy
First aid training/training as appropriate Knowledge & Skills
Effective use of ICT to support learning o Use of other equipment technology – video, photocopier
Understanding of relevant polices/codes of practice and awareness of relevant legislation
General understanding of national/foundation stage curriculum and other basic learning programmes/strategies
Basic understanding of child development and learning
Ability to self-evaluate learning needs and actively seek learning opportunities
Ability to relate well to children and adults
Work constructively as part of a team, understanding classroom roles and responsibilities and your own position within these