Teaching Assistant

JOB PURPOSE
 To assist teachers in the delivery of the National Curriculum and support pupils with a
variety of academic, physical and emotional/behavioural needs on a class, group or
individual basis within Compass School or in the student’s home school
 To assist teachers in providing a learning environment that enables all pupils to access
the curriculum and to make progress in their learning to the best of their ability
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

1. To assist teachers in delivering the curriculum, including helping with planning group and
   individualised work programmes and reviewing work activities.
2. To assist the teacher in the development of a suitable programme of support for
   identified students.
3. To support students individually, in small groups on site or offsite at an appropriate
   venue or in the pupil’s home school.
4. To assist the teacher in helping pupils to learn as effectively as possible both in group
   situations or individually, for example:
    Clarifying and explaining instructions
    Ensuring the student is able to use the equipment and materials provided
    Motivating and encouraging the student as required
   JOB DESCRIPTION

Teaching Assistant – Alternative Learning Provision – Compass School – June 2016
 Helping the student to concentrate and finish set work
 Meeting physical needs as required whilst encouraging independence
 Devising learning activities in liaison with the class teacher.

To establish supportive, caring and secure relationships with the pupils, promoting respect,
self-esteem and a positive, inclusive whole school ethos;
To maintain a system of recording the students’ progress with regard to behaviour in
conjunction with the teacher.
To undertake any other duties which reasonably fall within the purview of the post, which may
be allocated by the Headteacher after consultation with the postholder. These may include:
 Setting up classrooms, preparing resources and displays and tidying and clearing away
 Supervision of children during lunch and break times
 Supervision of children entering and leaving school premises
Supporting the school
All employees in the school are expected to:
 Support the aims, values, mission and ethos of the school and participate in a team
approach to all aspects of school life.
 Attend and contribute to staff meetings and INSET days as required, and identify areas
of personal practice and experience to develop.
 Take appropriate responsibility for safeguarding and children’s welfare and be aware of
confidential issues linked to home/child/teacher/school and keep confidences
appropriately.
 Be aware of health and safety issues and act in accordance with the school’s Health
and Safety Policy.
 have Business Insurance to support pupils getting to offsite venues/support in
emergencies etc if needed
‘This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and
young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment’.

Job Type: Permanent

Pay: £22,308.00-£24,036.00 per year

Benefits:

• On-site parking

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Southampton SO16 9FQ: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person