Teaching Assistant (Level 1)

Please find the generic job description below. 

PURPOSE:

To work under the direct instruction of teaching/senior staff, usually in the classroom with the teacher, to support access to learning for pupils and provide general support to the teacher in the management of pupils and the classroom. To implement strategies to support individuals shared via Individual Development Plans/ Small Step Targets/ Additional Needs Coordinator/ outside agencies. The successful applicant will be expected to work in a diverse way linked either to a department or to the Additional Needs Resource.

DIMENSIONS:

Darland High School is an English-medium secondary school in North East Wrexham. In September 2019 Joanne Lee was appointed as Headteacher. The Additional Needs Resource caters for a wide number of students who experience a range of barriers to their learning, predominantly difficulties associated with Dyslexia and Social Communications. We are looking for a confident and enthusiastic individual who enjoys working with pupils to help them succeed. Experience of working with teenagers and a keenness to learn / adapt to new systems and technology is desirable.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

SUPPORT FOR THE PUPILS

• Attend to the pupils’ personal and educational needs, and implement related person centred programmes, including social, health, physical, hygiene, first aid and welfare matters

• Supervise and support pupils ensuring their safety and access to learning

• Establish good relationships with pupils, acting as a role model and being aware of and responding appropriately 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

• Encourage pupils to act independently as appropriate

SUPPORT FOR THE TEACHERS

• Prepare classroom as directed for lessons and clear afterwards and assist with the display of pupils work

• Be aware of pupil problems/progress/achievements and report to the teacher as agreed

• Undertake pupil record keeping as requested

• Support the teacher in managing pupil behaviour, reporting difficulties as appropriate

• Gather/report information from/to parents/carers as directed

• Provide clerical/admin. support e.g. photocopying, typing, filing, collecting money etc.

SUPPORT FOR THE CURRICULUM

• Support pupils to understand instructions

• Support pupils in respect of local and national learning strategies e.g. literacy, numeracy, KS3, early years, as directed by the teacher

• Support pupils in using basic ICT as directed

• Prepare and maintain equipment/resources as directed by the teacher 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

• Ensure compliance with Darland High School Teaching Assistant’s Code of Conduct

• Appreciate and support the role of other professionals

• Attend relevant meetings as required, once weekly

• 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 lunchtimes

• Accompany teaching staff and pupils on visits, trips and out of school activities as required

CONTACTS

Headteacher

All Teaching/Non Teaching Staff

Pupils

Parents

Governors