Teaching Assistant

Supporting the pupil • Assisting pupils in the acquisition of basic literacy and numeracy skills. • To assist pupils in making progress across all subject areas. • Working with pupils on an individual or group basis as required by the class teacher. • Assist in offsite visits • Aid pupils with special needs to access all subjects of the national curriculum and encourage their independence as learners. • Ensure pupils understand instructions. • Motivate and encourage pupils to behave well in and around school. • Acquaint themselves with the support materials in and around the school for individual pupil or group use. • Assist the teacher in developing a supportive and trusting relationship with other adults and children. • Promote and reinforce pupil self-esteem through praise and encouragement. • Be sensitive to the general welfare and care of all pupils within the school, drawing areas of concern to the attention of the class teacher. • Meet the physical and/ or hygiene needs of pupils as required. • Act as support worker for children with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties. • Support children at lunchtime. • Supporting the teacher. • Have access to the planned teaching and learning activities for the class. • Record pupil progress to inform future planning for coverage of the national curriculum. • Assist the teacher in evaluation of work undertaken and help plan future progress for identified pupils. Help with reasonable requests for preparation of materials to support teaching and learning. • Assist with reasonable requests for minor administrative tasks e.g. photocopying and laminating. • Under the direction of the class teacher, ensure a safe environment is maintained within the classroom/ school for all pupils. Supporting the school • Attend training when appropriate and after consultation with the Headteacher. • Be aware of and support all the school’s policies. • Be aware of the school safety procedures e.g. fire drill/ health and safety policy. • Treat as confidential all information on individual pupils and refer parents to the class teacher should any questions about individuals asked. • Foster positive links between home and school. • After negotiation with the line manager, carry out the administration of elementary first aid at break times to pupils throughout the school (qualified staff only). • Perform any reasonable duties as requested by the senior leadership team