Teaching Assistant with Teaching Responsibility

AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY AND KEY TASKS

a) Specific tasks related to the role

• Establish positive relationships with pupils supported.
• Support pupils with activities which support English and maths skills
• Support the use of ICT in the classroom and develop pupils’ competence and independence in its use
• Promote positive pupil behaviour in line with school policies and help keep pupils on task
• Interact with, and support pupils, according to individual needs and skills
• Deliver intervention to support specific groups of children
• Promote the inclusion and acceptance of children with special needs within the classroom ensuring access to lessons and their content through appropriate clarification, explanation and resources
• Participate in planning and evaluation of learning activities with the teacher, providing feedback to the teacher on pupil progress and behaviour
• Monitor and record pupil activities as appropriate writing records and reports as required
• Provide feedback to pupils in relation to attainment and progress under the guidance of the teacher
• To support learning by arranging/providing resources for lessons/activities under the direction of the teacher
• To attend to pupils’ personal needs including help with social, welfare and health matters, including minor first aid.
• To assist with the preparation, maintenance and control of stocks of materials and resources.
• Assist with the development and implementation of EHCPs, pupil profiles, individual learning plans and care plans.
• To provide structured support and education plans for pupils to provide strategies to manage behaviours and social and emotional needs
• Liaise with other staff and provide information about pupils as appropriate
• To assist with the display and presentation of pupils’ work
• To supervise pupils for limited and specified periods including break-times when the postholder should facilitate games and activities
• To assist with escorting pupils on educational visits.
• To liaise with parents and outside agencies where appropriate

b) General Requirements:

• Understand and apply school policies in relation to health, safety and welfare;
• Attend relevant training and take responsibility for own development;
• Attend relevant school meetings as required;
• Respect confidentiality at all times;
• Maintain positive relationships with staff, parents, pupils and visitors to the school;
• Carry out duties in accordance with school-based policies and Health and Safety procedures;
• Participate in the performance and development review process, taking personal responsibility for identification of learning, development and training opportunities in discussion with line manager;
• Ensure that all duties and services provided are in accordance with the School’s Equal Opportunities Policy;
• Share in the Governing Body’s commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
• Be familiar with, and comply with a full range of policies and procedures relating to safeguarding, health & safety and confidentiality. Ensure all concerns are reported to the appropriate person
• Continually develop practice through taking on feedback and seeking out CPD opportunities.
• Maintain up-to-date first training and deliver first aid to pupils and adults when necessary