Teaching Assistant

GRADE:  HBC 3/4

REPORTS TO:  HEADTEACHER, DEPUTY HEADTEACHER, ASSISTANT HEADTEACHER (SENDCO), EYFS PHASE LEADER AND RECEPTION TEACHER

MAIN PURPOSE

To work with and supervise individuals and groups of children under the direction/ instruction of teaching &/or senior staff, inclusive of specific individual learning needs, enabling access to learning for all pupils and assistance and support in a classroom management and behaviour techniques and providing specialist support in a specific curricula/resource area.

JOB PROFILE

SUPPORT FOR THE PUPIL

• Establish good working relationships with pupils, acting as a role model and  setting high expectations.
• Provide consistent support to all pupils, responding appropriately to individual  pupil needs.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of Individual Education  Plans.
• Promote inclusion and acceptance of all pupils.
• Encourage pupils to interact with others and engage in activities led by the  teacher.
• Promote self-esteem and independence, employing strategies to recognise and  reward achievement within established school procedure.
• Provide feedback to pupils in relation to progress and achievement under the guidance and direction of the teacher.
• Use specialist (curricular/learning) skills/training/experience to support pupils.

SUPPORT FOR THE TEACHER

• Provide minimal clerical/administration support (e.g. photocopying, typing, filing,  collecting money etc) 
• Assist with the display of children's work
• Establish and maintain an appropriate learning environment under the  supervision of the  teacher
• Contribute to lesson planning, evaluation of lessons/ work plans as  appropriate
• Monitor and evaluate pupils' responses to learning activities through observation  and planned recording of achievement against pre-determined learning  objectives.
• Provide objective and accurate feedback and reports as required, to the teacher  on pupil achievement, progress and other matters, ensuring the availability of  appropriate evidence.
• Be responsible for keeping and updating records in agreed format with the  teacher, contributing to reviews of systems/records as requested. 
• Administer tests and invigilate exams as appropriate to Key Stage.
• Accurately record achievement/progress.
• Promote positive values attitudes and good pupil behaviour, dealing promptly  with conflict and incidents and encouraging pupils to take responsibility for  their own behaviour in line with established school policy.
• Liaise sensitively and effectively with parents/carers as agreed with the teacher  within role/responsibility and participate in feedback sessions/meetings with  parents under teacher's supervision.

SUPPORT FOR THE CURRICULUM

• Support the delivery of agreed learning activities/learning programmes, adjusting  activities according to pupil learning styles and individual needs as directed by  the teacher.
• Support the delivery of literacy/numeracy programmes, effectively utilising all  alternative learning opportunities to support extended development.
• Support the use of ICT in learning activities and develop pupils' competence and  independence in its use.
• Assist pupils to access learning activities through specialist support e.g.,  curriculum/SEN specialism.
• Determine the need for, prepare and maintain general and specialist equipment  and resources.

SUPPORT FOR THE SCHOOL

• Be aware of and comply with school policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection.  Report all concerns to the appropriate person (as named in the policy concerned).
• Be aware of and support difference and ensure all pupils have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop.
• Contribute to the school ethos, aims and development/improvement plan.
• Establish constructive relationships and communicate with other agencies/ professionals, in liaison with the teacher, to support achievement and progress of pupils.
• Attend and participate in regular meetings as appropriate.
• Participate in training and other learning activities as required.
• Establish own best practice and use to support others.
• Assist in the supervision, training and development of classroom support staff.
• Assist with the planning of opportunities for pupils to learn in out-of-school contexts,  according to school policies and procedures and within working hours.
• Accompany teaching staff and pupils on visits, trips and out of school activities as  required.

The post holder may reasonably be expected to undertake other duties commensurate with the level of responsibility that may be allocated from time to time.