Teaching Assistant

Main Purpose

The role involves contributing to the Christian

ethos, vision, and values of Nyewood CE Infant School while providing high-quality

support for pupils’ learning, welfare, and inclusion. The post holder will play

an active part in promoting safeguarding and ensuring a safe, nurturing

environment for all pupils. Working closely with class teachers, they will

support the assessment of pupil progress and help deliver engaging, inclusive

learning activities. In addition, the role includes supervising pupils during

midday meals, encouraging positive behaviour and fostering social interaction

in line with the school’s values.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Support

the Christian ethos and actively model the school’s values.

• Promote

safeguarding, welfare, and inclusion of all pupils at all times.

• Build

and maintain positive relationships with pupils, encouraging self-worth and self-esteem.

• Assist

the class teacher in assessing pupil progress and providing feedback.

• Monitor

behaviour using positive strategies, in line with the school’s behaviour

policy.

• Undertake

midday meals supervision (casual or permanent), ensuring the safety and

wellbeing of all pupils.

• Deal

with minor injuries and act as a first aid supervisor as required.

• Prepare,

manage, and maintain classroom resources and displays.

• Encourage

healthy lifestyles and support the development of language and communication

skills.

• Implement

structured interventions alongside the class teacher and Inclusion Manager.

• Liaise

with the Senior Leadership Team and external agencies as needed.

• Accompany

school activities and take responsibility for individuals or small groups on

trips.

• Supervise

pupils outside lesson times, including break and lunchtimes.

• Foster

links between families and the wider community.

• Attend

meetings, professional development, and INSET days as required.

• Participate

in performance appraisal and regular safeguarding training.

• Maintain

professionalism and confidentiality at all times.

• Follow

all school policies (including Safeguarding, Health & Safety, Data

Protection, and Codes of Conduct) and report concerns promptly.

• Undertake

any other duties as directed by the Headteacher or Senior Leadership Team.

The duties are neither exclusive nor exhaustive and the

postholder may be required by the Headteacher to carry out appropriate duties

within the context of the job, skills and grade.