Teaching Assistant

Supporting the pupil

• Assisting pupils in the acquisition of basic literacy and numeracy skills.
• To assist pupils in making progress across all subject areas.
• Working with pupils on an individual or group basis as required by the class teacher.
• Assist in offsite visits
• Aid pupils with special needs to access all subjects of the national curriculum and encourage their independence as learners.
• Ensure pupils understand instructions.
• Motivate and encourage pupils to behave well in and around school.
• Acquaint themselves with the support materials in and around the school for individual pupil or group use.
• Assist the teacher in developing a supportive and trusting relationship with other adults and children.
• Promote and reinforce pupil self-esteem through praise and encouragement. Be sensitive to the general welfare and care of all pupils within the school, drawing areas of concern to the attention of the class teacher.
• Meet the physical and/ or hygiene needs of pupils as required.
• Act as support worker for children with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties. Support children at lunchtime.

Supporting the teacher.

• Have access to the planned teaching and learning activities for the class.
• Record pupil progress to inform future planning for coverage of the national curriculum.
• Assist the teacher in evaluation of work undertaken and help plan future progress for identified pupils.
• Help with reasonable requests for preparation of materials to support teaching and learning.
• Assist with reasonable requests for minor administrative tasks e.g. photocopying and laminating.
• Under the direction of the class teacher, ensure a safe environment is maintained within the classroom/ school for all pupils.

Supporting the school

• Attend training when appropriate and after consultation with the headteacher
• Be aware of and support all the schools policies.
• Be aware of the school safety procedures e.g. fire drill/ health and safety policy.
• Treat as confidential all information on individual pupils and refer parents to the class teacher should any questions about individuals asked.
• Foster positive links between home and school.
• After negotiation with the headteacher, carry out the administration of elementary first aid at break times to pupils throughout the school (qualified staff only).
• Perform any reasonable duties as requested by the headteacher