Teaching and Learning Support Assistant

Term Time Only, 38 weeks core 30 hours per week (Intervention & Specialist

Support); 5 days INSET (6.5 hours per INSET day).

Responsible to:  Headteacher & Governing Body

Purpose of Job

To work under the guidance of the class teacher/senior staff to:

help accelerate pupil progress and raise pupil achievement through targeted intervention and support, implementing agreed work programmes with individuals or groups of pupils in or out of the classroom

provide support (pastoral/behavioural/learning) in addressing the needs of pupils who require particular help to overcome barriers to learning

as agreed and with relevant training and support, provide specialist support for identified pupils with specific needs, ensuring their inclusion, their safety at all times and access to learning

support pupils during PPA as required and supervise classes occasionally during the short-term absence of the class teacher

provide First Aid

Duties and responsibilities

Supporting pupils

Foster curiosity, resilience, independence, confidence and effective collaboration for learning

Support pupils’ independent learning skills and help develop positive behaviours for learning

Under the guidance of and in close liaison with the class teacher/senior staff provide pastoral support for pupils

Support pupils in the implementation of individual behaviour support plans as required

Nurture individual pupil interests and create opportunities for success beyond the classroom 

As agreed and with relevant training and support, provide specialist support for identified pupils with specific needs, ensuring their inclusion, their safety at all times and access to learning

Extend children’s learning through out of hours learning activities (at lunchtime and/or before/after-school activities) and opportunities for learning support (e.g. Early Learning, Breakfast Club)

Assist the teacher in providing challenge and stretch for children of all abilities and support pupil engagement

Supporting learning

Establish productive working relationships with staff and pupils, acting as a role model and setting high expectations at all times

Promote the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils within the class and across the school

Encourage pupils to interact positively, work cooperatively with others and support the engagement of all pupils in their learning

Assist with the development and implementation of intervention and support programmes for pupils, including those with special educational needs

Help pupils to identify their own barriers to learning and ways in which these can be overcome

Provide feedback to pupils in relation to their progress and achievement and what they need to do next to move their learning forward

Promote independence and encourage pupils’ resourcefulness and self-reliance

Support pupils in developing positive behaviours for learning

Set high expectations for pupils’ learning and behaviour towards adults and each other

Help motivate pupils and to raise expectations of themselves and their achievements 

Supporting teaching

Work with the class teacher and across the year group or phase to help establish an appropriate learning environment within and beyond the classroom

Liaise closely with the class teacher in the planning and implementation of interventions and learning activities to raise pupil achievement and target support effectively within the class.

Evaluate pupils’ responses to learning activities through observation and recording of learning and achievement against agreed objectives

Maintain records of pupils’ learning and achievement as agreed with the class teacher/senior staff

Support pupil self-assessment and review of learning and progress within lessons and over time

Implement agreed learning and intervention programmes, supporting consistency in practice across the school while adjusting activities according to pupils’ learning needs

Support the development of pupils learning skills, in particular their independence, resilience, confidence, ability to cooperate and learn as part of a team

Support the development of a distinctive Brookmead Curriculum and assist in the production of high-quality resources and opportunities to celebrate children’s learning and achievement. 

To support pupils while learning is led by the parallel class teacher during PPA

To supervise pupils during the short-term or occasional absence of the class teacher.

To assist the teacher in the cycle of planning and assessment for specific areas of learning and for targeted pupil groups and in the management and preparation of resources;

To assist the teacher in identifying pupils across the ability range who are at risk of underachievement (vulnerable pupils)

Support for the school

Consistently demonstrate commitment to the school’s vision and values both within school and within the wider community, genuinely striving to bring learning to life and life to learning for all pupils, and contribute to the overall ethos and aims of the school

Liaise sensitively and professionally with parents and carers as agreed with the teacher/senior staff and participate as appropriate in review meetings with parents.

Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, pupil behaviour, health and safety, staff conduct, security, confidentiality and data protection and report all concerns to an appropriate member of the leadership team

Support the inclusion of all pupils and ensure all pupils have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop as individuals and as members of the school and wider community

Establish constructive relationships with school staff and with other agencies in liaison with the class teacher/senior staff, to help raise achievement and support pupil progress

Attend and participate in meetings as appropriate

Participate in training and other learning activities as required and actively seek opportunities for own professional development

Recognise own strengths and areas of expertise and use these to support and advise others

Assist in the training and induction of school staff as appropriate

Supervise pupils on visits and out of school activities as required

Person Specification

Experience

Experience of working with pupils of relevant age

Experience of working with pupils with additional or identified special educational needs

Qualifications & Training

Very good literacy and numeracy skills

NVQ3 or equivalent

First Aid training

Training in relevant interventions and learning programmes and approaches (e.g. Read Write Inc, Numicon, Maths Makes Sense, Fresh Start)

Start date: as soon as possible Contract:  permanent term time only (+ 5 INSET DAYS)          

Salary: £13000 – (£10.01 per hour) (30-hour contract National Joint Council (POINT 5) to be reviewed annually)

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.