Teaching Assistant Level 2
About This Role
Main Activities and Responsibilities
Main duties and responsibilities are indicated here. Other duties at an appropriate level and nature may also be required and will be negotiated.
- To work to the SEND Code of Practice at all times.To provide specific support to pupils based on their individual needs, ensuring their safety
whilst supporting access to learning activities.
To work closely with EHCP and High Needs students
To deliver any therapy/support/interventions as advised by outside professionals.
To provide feedback to pupils in relation to progress and achievement under the guidance and
direction of the teacher.
To maintain confidentiality of pupils’ personal and family details.
To be involved in planning individual programmes of work with class teachers and SEN
Coordinator.
To enable and assist SEND pupils in preparing and organising class work.
To provide an understanding and interpretation of class teachers’ requirements to enable
SEND pupils to make progress during lessons.
To assist and support basic skills practice.
To collate and prepare learning materials in conjunction with class teacher or SEND
Coordinator.
To support and assist pupils in taking notes.
To support pupils in special arrangements for internal and external examinations.
To carry out any other duties of a similar nature as directed.
To participate in appropriate staff training and/or meetings.
To participate in performance management.
To maintain TA planner to assist SEND Co-ordinator with monitoring of SEND pupils’ progress.
To participate in out of school activities to assist SEND pupils.
Additional Responsibilities
To adhere at all times to professional business standards of dress, courtesy and efficiency.
To attend subject and staff meetings.
To uphold the school’s Behaviour for Learning Policy.
To be responsible for ensuring subject knowledge is developed and participate in staff training
and development.
To work collaboratively with other schools as an employee of the Southport Learning Trust.
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