Teaching Assistant with HLTA - Part Time Fixed Term Maternity Cover
About This Role
Teaching Assistant
LEVEL 2 - To work under the instruction/guidance of teaching/senior staff to undertake work/care/support programmes, to enable access to learning for pupils and to assist the teacher in the management of pupils and the classroom. Work may be carried out in the classroom or outside the main teaching area.
SUPPORT FOR PUPILS
o Supervise and provide particular support for pupils, including those with special needs, ensuring their safety and access to learning activities
o Assist with the development and implementation of Individual Education/Behaviour Plans and Personal Care programmes
o Work as directed as 1-1 TA for student with EHCP
o Establish constructive relationships with pupils and interact with them according to individual needs
o Promote the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils
o Encourage pupils to interact with others and engage in activities led by the teacher
o Set challenging and demanding expectations and promote self-esteem and independence
o Provide feedback to pupils in relation to progress and achievement under guidance of the teacher
SUPPORT FOR TEACHERS
o Create and maintain a purposeful, orderly and supportive environment, in accordance with lesson plans and assist with the display of pupils’ work
o Use strategies, in liaison with the teacher, to support pupils to achieve learning goals
o Assist with the planning of learning activities
o Monitor pupils’ responses to learning activities and accurately record achievement/progress as directed
o Provide detailed and regular feedback to teachers on pupils achievement, progress, problems etc
o Promote good pupil behaviour, dealing promptly with conflict and incidents in line with established policy and encourage pupils to take responsibility for their own behaviour
o Establish constructive relationships with parents/carers
o Administer routine tests and undertake routine marking of pupils’ work
o Provide clerical/admin. support e.g. photocopying
SUPPORT FOR THE CURRICULUM
o Participate in delivering structured and agreed learning activities/teaching programmes, adjusting activities according to pupil responses
o Participate in delivering programmes linked to local and national learning strategies, recording achievement and progress and feeding back to the teacher
o Support the use of ICT in learning activities and develop pupils’ competence and independence in its use
o Prepare, maintain and use equipment/resources required to meet the lesson plans/relevant learning activity and assist pupils in their use
SUPPORT FOR THE SCHOOL
o 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
o Be aware of and support difference and ensure all pupils have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop
o Contribute to the overall ethos/work/aims of the school
o Appreciate and support the role of other professionals
o Attend and participate in relevant meetings as required
o Participate in training and other learning activities and performance development as required
o Assist with the supervision of pupils out of lesson times, including before and after school and at lunchtime
o Accompany teaching staff and pupils on visits, trips and out of school activities as required and take responsibility for a group under the supervision of the teacher
As an employee you have legal duties which include:
HLTA
LEVEL 4 – To complement the professional work of teachers by taking responsibility for agreed learning activities under an agreed system of supervision. This may involve planning, preparing and delivering learning activities for individuals/groups or short term for whole classes. It may also involve monitoring pupils and assessing, recording and reporting on pupils achievement progress and development.
Responsible for the management and development of a specialist area within the school and/or management of other teaching assistants including allocation and monitoring of work, performance management and training.
SUPPORT FOR PUPILS
o Assess the needs of pupils and use detailed knowledge and specialist skills to support pupils’ learning
o Establish productive working relationships with pupils, acting as a role model and setting high expectations
o Develop and implement IEPs
o Promote the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils within the classroom
o Support pupils consistently whilst recognising and responding to their individual needs
o Encourage pupils to interact and work co-operatively with others and engage all pupils in activities
o Promote independence and employ strategies to recognise and reward achievement of self reliance
o Provide feedback to pupils in relation to progress and achievement
SUPPORT FOR TEACHERS
o Organise and manage appropriate learning environment and resources
o Within an agreed system of supervision, plan challenging teaching and learning objectives to evaluate and adjust lessons/work plans as appropriate
o Monitor and evaluate pupil responses to learning activities through a range of assessment and monitoring strategies against pre-determined learning objectives
o Provide objective and accurate feedback and reports as required on pupil achievement, progress and other matters, ensuring the availability of appropriate evidence
o Record progress and achievement in lessons/activities systematically and providing evidence of range and level of progress and attainment • Work within an established discipline policy to anticipate and manage behaviour constructively, promoting self control and independence
o Supporting the role of parents in pupils’ learning and contribute to/lead meetings with parents to provide constructive feedback on pupil progress/achievement etc.
o Administer and assess/mark tests and invigilate exams/tests
o Production of lesson plans, worksheet, plans etc.
SUPPORT FOR THE CURRICULUM
o Deliver learning activities to pupils within agreed system of supervision, adjusting activities according to pupil responses/needs
o Deliver local and national learning strategies e.g. literacy, numeracy, KS3, early years and make effective use of opportunities provided by other learning activities to support the development of pupils’ skills
o Use ICT effectively to support learning activities and develop pupils’ competence and independence in its use
o Select and prepare resources necessary to lead learning activities, taking account of pupils’ interests and language and cultural backgrounds
o Advise on appropriate deployment and use of specialist aid/resources/equipment
SUPPORT FOR THE SCHOOL
o Comply with and assist with the development of policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting concerns to an appropriate person
o Be aware of and support difference and ensure all pupils have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop
o Contribute to the overall ethos/work/aims of the school
o Establish constructive relationships and communicate with other agencies/professionals, in liaison with the teacher, to support achievement and progress of pupils
o Take the initiative as appropriate to develop appropriate multi-agency approaches to supporting pupils
o Recognise own strengths and areas of specialist expertise and use these to lead, advise and support others
o Deliver out of school learning activities within guidelines established by the school
o Contribute to the identification and execution of appropriate out of school learning activities which consolidate and extend work carried out in class
LINE MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES WHERE APPROPRIATE
o Manage other teaching assistants
o Liaise between mangers/teaching staff and teaching assistants
o Hold regular team meetings with managed staff
o Represent teaching assistants at teaching staff/management/other appropriate meetings
o Undertake recruitment/induction/appraisal/training/mentoring for other teaching assistants
As an employee you have legal duties which include:
- Taking reasonable care for your own health and safety and that of others who may be affected by what you do or do not do.
- Co-operating with your employer on health and safety,
- Correctly using work items provided by your employer, including personal protective equipment, in accordance with training or instructions, and
Not interfering with or misusing anything
provided for your health, safety and welfare