Purpose of the job
- To complement teachers’ delivery of
the national curriculum.
- To work collaboratively with teaching
staff and assist teachers in the whole planning cycle and the
management/preparation of resources.
- To supervise whole classes during the
short-term absence of teachers and cover PPA weekly for selected classes
- To provide support for pupils, the
teacher and the school in order to raise standards of achievement for all,
by utilising advanced levels of knowledge and skills when assisting with
planning, monitoring, assessing and managing classes
- To encourage pupils to become
independent learners, to provide support for their welfare
- To support the inclusion of pupils in
all aspects of school life
Main Duties
Planning
1. Plan and prepare lessons with teachers,
participating in all stages of the planning cycle, including in lesson
planning, evaluating and adjusting lessons/plans to cover PPA and to support
pupil premium children with targeted support.
2. Develop and prepare resources for learning
activities in accordance with lesson plans and in response to pupil need.
Teaching and Learning
Within an agreed system of supervision and
within a pre-determined lesson framework, teach whole classes covering
PPA.
Provide detailed verbal and written feedback
on lesson content, pupil responses to learning activities and pupil
behaviour
Motivate and progress pupils’ learning by
using clearly structured, interesting teaching and learning activities.
Be familiar with lesson plans, SEND targets
and learning objectives.
Be aware of and support difference and ensure
all pupils have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop.
Promote and support the inclusion of pupils,
including those with specific needs, both in learning activities and
within the classroom.
Use behaviour management strategies, in line
with the school’s policy and procedures, to contribute to a purposeful
learning environment and encourage pupils to interact and work
co-operatively with others.
In accordance with arrangements made by the
Headteacher, progress pupils’ learning in a range of classroom settings,
including working with individuals, small groups and whole classes where
the assigned teacher is not present.
Organise and safely manage the appropriate
learning environment and resources.
Promote and reinforce pupils’ self-esteem and
independence and employ strategies to recognise and reward achievement and
self-reliance.
Assist the class teacher in encouraging
acceptance and integration of pupils with special needs, or from different
cultures and/or with different first language.
12. Support the role of parents in pupils’
learning and contribute to meeting with parents to provide constructive
feedback on pupil progress, achievement and behaviour, maintaining sensitivity
and confidentiality at all times.
Monitoring and Assessment
With teachers evaluate pupils’ progress
through a range of assessment activities.
Assess pupils’ responses to learning tasks
and where appropriate, modify methods to meet individual and/or group
needs.
Monitor pupils’ participation and progress
and provide constructive feedback to pupils in relation to their progress
and achievement in line with the school’s marking policy
To contribute to programmes of observation
and assessment as planned by the teacher and provide reports, evaluations
and other information to assist in the provision of appropriate support
for specific children.
Behavioural and Pastoral
Recognise and challenge any incidents of
racism, bullying, harassment, victimisation and any form of abuse of equal
opportunities, ensuring compliance with relevant school policies and
procedures and making sure the individual/s involved understand it is
unacceptable.
Understand and implement school child
protection procedures and comply with legal responsibilities.
Assist in maintaining good discipline of
pupils throughout the school and escort and supervise pupils on planned
visits and journeys.
Provide support and assistance for pupils’
pastoral needs.
Foster and maintain constructive and
supportive relationships with parents/carers, exchanging appropriate
information
Supervise pupils at times other than during
lessons according to the schools duty arrangements.
Other
Any other duties required by the class
teacher, Deputy Headteacher, or the Headteacher, which is in the scope of
the post.
At all times carry out duties with due regard
to the school’s Health and Safety policy.
To work within and
encourage the school’s Equal Opportunity policy and contribute to diversity
policies.
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