Teaching Assistant

Main Purpose of the Job:

• To assist in the development of pupils’ learning, the provision of care and the management of pupils’ behaviour under the supervision of senior colleagues.
• To assist the classroom teacher with their responsibility for the development and education of all pupils.
• To cover classes as and when required. (dependant on level and experience)

1. Support for the Pupils

• Assist with the development and implementation of Individual Education/Behaviour Plans and Personal Care programmes.
• Establish constructive relationships with pupils and interact with them according to individual needs.
• Promote the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils.
• Encourage pupils to interact with others and engage in activities led by the teacher.
• Set challenging and demanding expectations and promote self-esteem and independence.
• Provide feedback to pupils in relation to progress and achievement under the guidance of the teacher

2. Support for the Teacher

• Create and maintain a purposeful, orderly and supportive environment, in accordance with lesson plans and assist with the display of pupils’ work.
• Use strategies, in liaison with the teacher, to support pupils to achieve learning goals.
• Assist with the planning of learning activities.
• Monitor pupils’ responses to learning activities and accurately record achievement/progress as directed.
• Provide detailed and regular feedback to teachers on pupils’ achievement, progress, problems etc.
• 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.
• Establish constructive relationships with parents/carers
• Administer routine tests and invigilate exams and undertake routine marking of pupils’ work.
• Support teaching /senior staff with routine administration, e.g. photocopying, typing, filing, money, administration of coursework etc.

3. Support for the Curriculum

• Assist with the implementation of structured and agreed learning activities/teaching programmes, adjusting activities according to pupil responses.
• Assist with the implementation of programmes linked to local and national learning strategies e.g. literacy, numeracy, KS3, early years, recording achievement and progress and feeding back to the teacher.
• Support the use of ICT in learning activities and develop pupils’ competence and independence in its use
• Prepare, maintain and use equipment/resources required to meet the lesson plans/relevant learning activity and assist pupils in their use.

4. Support for the School

• 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.
• Be aware of and support differences to ensure all pupils have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop.
• Contribute to the overall ethos/work/aims of the school.
• Appreciate and support the role of other professionals.
• Attend and participate in relevant meetings as required.
• Participate in training and other learning activities and performance development as required.
• Assist with the supervision of pupils out of lesson times, including before and after school and at lunchtime.
• Accompany teaching staff and pupils on educational visits, trips and out of school activities as required and take responsibility for a group under the supervision of the teacher

PERSON SPECIFICATION:

Experience

• Experience in teaching children relevant year group

Qualifications

• Further qualification in Education
• Good numeracy/literacy skills
• Training in the relevant learning strategies e.g. literacy
• First aid training/training as appropriate

Knowledge & Skills

• Effective use of ICT to support learning
• Use of other equipment technology – video, photocopier
• Understanding of relevant policies/codes of practice and awareness of relevant legislation
• General understanding of national/foundation stage curriculum and other basic learning programmes/strategies
• Basic understanding of child development and learning
• Ability to self-evaluate learning needs and actively seek learning opportunities
• Ability to relate well to children and adults
• Work constructively as part of a team, understanding classroom roles and responsibilities and your own position within these

Personal Attributes

• Confidence, warmth, sensitivity, reliability, and enthusiasm
• Ability to communicate effectively with children and young people
• Good interpersonal skills

SJIIS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and we hold ourselves to a high standard concerning safer recruitment policy and processes. We expect the same commitment to keeping children safe from all of our staff and applicants will be subject to child protection screening appropriate to the post including a full background check, checks with past employers, online checks and relevant international police checks.