Teaching Assistant

 Help students access the curriculum and to facilitate independent learning;

·       Assist students in expressing their ideas both orally and in writing;

·       Help students understand the implications of unacceptable conduct;

·       Work with the classroom teacher so that students enjoy their learning and make good progress;

·       Set high expectations which inspire, motivate and challenge students;

·       Encourage, raise self- esteem and promote confidence within the students with whom they work;

·       To provide practical guidance and support to students in and out of lessons, so that they can access the curriculum and make good academic progress;

·       To monitor and record the progress of individual students;

·       To encourage and advise students about how best to meet their individual targets;

·       To help students with arrangements for homework and other independent tasks;

·       To foster the highest standards of conduct in the classroom by being proactive with students who are struggling to control their emotions;

·       To intervene swiftly and purposefully if a student is drifting ‘off task’ during a lesson;

·       To employ a range of strategies, as appropriate, to assist students in understanding the lesson. This may involve repeating, rephrasing and paraphrasing language;

·       To give students frequent and constructive feedback on their work and to use praise as much as possible;

·       To support students in all aspects of internal and public examinations and to act as readers, scribes or invigilator for exams when required;

·       To attend all relevant staff meetings and TA meetings when timetable and work hours allow;

·       To participate enthusiastically in all INSET and twilight training sessions;

·       To support the College’s policies in terms of conduct, teaching, learning, assessment, homework and discipline;

·       To model the highest professional standards of courtesy, respect, humility, integrity and self-discipline;

·       To work with students with limited mobility when required;

·       To accompany students with disabilities on College trips, both day and residential, as required;

·       To work within our inclusion area ‘The Focus Centre’ when required;

·       To work on a 1:1 basis with children with SEND/EAL;

·       To carry out small group interventions if required.

·       To support with the collection and return of students’ mobile phones at the start and end of the school day.

ADMINISTRATION

• To assist in the production of Learner Support Plans
• Undertake administrative tasks as directed by your Line Manager.

RESOURCES

• Operate relevant equipment/ICT packages/information systems (e.g. MS Office, internet, intranet, Arbor, E-mail)
• Use administration supplies resourcefully

Christ’s College and the Good Shepherd Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff to share this commitment. We ensure all our employment practices reflect this commitment.  An enhanced DBS check is required for this role.

Note:  This job description is not exhaustive and will be subject to periodic review.  It may be amended to meet the changing needs of the school.  The post-holder will be expected to participate in this process and we would aim to reach agreement on any changes.