Higher Level Teaching Assistant/Unqualified Teacher

KEY PURPOSE

• To support pupils’ learning in a range of classroom settings across the school (from EYFS to Year 6 and Nurture Provision) leading whole classes where the assigned teacher is not present.
• To support the work of a qualified teacher and, under an agreed system of supervision, have responsibility for agreed learning activities.
• This involves undertaking specified work (see * below), involving planning, preparing and delivering learning activities to individual pupils/groups or, short term, for whole classes and monitoring, assessing, recording and reporting on pupil development, progress and attainment.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Support to pupils

• Lead pupils' learning in a range of classroom settings (from EYFS to Year 6), including working with whole classes (where the assigned teacher is not present), using detailed knowledge, experience, specialist skills and training.
• Establish productive working relationships with pupils, acting as a role model, demonstrating positive values, attitudes and behaviour and setting high expectations.
• Promote the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils within the classroom, encourage them to interact and work co-operatively with others and engage in all activities.
• Support pupils consistently whilst recognising and responding to their individual needs.
• Promote independence and employ strategies to recognise and reward achievement of self-reliance.
• Monitor and provide for the care, safety and welfare of pupils.

Prospective candidates are strongly advised to come for a look around and to meet Mrs Carvell, Headteacher. Please contact the school office on 024 7645 8960 to arrange a suitable time/date.