About this role
General information:
Unqualified Teaching Assistant or 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.
Main duties and responsibilities
SUPPORT FOR PUPILS
Supervise and provide particular support for pupils, including those with special needs, ensuring their safety and access to learning activitiesAssist with the development and implementation of Individual Education/Behaviour Plans and Personal Care programmesEstablish constructive relationships with pupils and interact with them according to individual needsPromote the inclusion and acceptance of all pupilsEncourage pupils to interact with others and engage in activities led by the teacherSet challenging and demanding expectations and promote self-esteem and independenceProvide 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’ workUse strategies, in liaison with the teacher, to support pupils to achieve learning goalsAssist with the planning of learning activitiesMonitor pupils’ responses to learning activities and accurately record achievement/progress as directedProvide detailed and regular feedback to teachers on pupils achievement, progress, problems etcPromote good pupil behaviour, dealing promptly with conflict and incidents in line with established policy and encourage pupils to take responsibility for their own behaviourEstablish constructive relationships with parents/carersAdminister routine tests and invigilate exams and undertake routine marking of pupils’ workProvide clerical/admin. support e.g. photocopying, typing, filing, money, administer coursework etc.
SUPPORT FOR THE CURRICULUM
Undertake structured and agreed learning activities/teaching programmes, adjusting activities according to pupil responsesUndertake programmes linked to local and national learning strategies e.g. literacy, numeracy, KS3, early years recording achievement and progress and feeding back to the teacherSupport the use of ICT in learning activities and develop pupils’ competence and independence in its usePrepare, maintain and use equipment/resources required to meet the lesson plans/relevant learning activity and assist pupils in their use
TYPICAL TASKS:
Prepare, deliver and participate in play opportunities/activities Set up and clear away after play sessions/activities Observe and provide feedback to supervisor on children’s development, play and learning experiences Provide care for the children including: delivering and collecting small groups to and from school, ensuring safe return to appropriate person Prepare and serve refreshments/snacks and clear away Assist with induction of new staff, students and volunteers Administer first aid as appropriate and according to policies Assist with children’s toileting and personal care Ensure that resources are maintained and clean, reporting loss/damage or low stock to supervisor Clean the facilities Work within the Children’s Act, adhering to standards and guidelines Understand and ensure Child Protection procedures, H & S policies, confidentiality procedures are adhered to.
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 personBe aware of and support difference and ensure all pupils have equal access to opportunities to learn and developContribute to the overall ethos/work/aims of the schoolAppreciate and support the role of other professionalsAttend and participate in relevant meetings as requiredParticipate in training and other learning activities and performance development as requiredAssist with the supervision of pupils out of lesson times, including before and after school and at lunchtimeAccompany 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