Job Description Teaching Assistant s1

PARKSIDE

COMMUNITY PRIMARY SCHOOL

Job description – Teaching Assistant

Job Title: Teaching Assistant

Hours: 31 hours

Status: Temporary until end of Term 6 2018

Salary : Kent Scale 3

Responsible to: Inclusion Manager

Headteacher

All support staff in schools make a strong contribution to pupils’ learning and achievement. Teaching Assistants provide support to teachers and schools allowing qualified teachers to make even more effective use of their time, professional knowledge, skills and understanding. Teaching Assistants contribute to pupils’ learning and will have a significant impact on pupils’ achievement.

PURPOSE OF JOB

To support the class teacher in the teaching and welfare of children, working within the classroom to support the needs of all children

To work across the School where required

To support identified groups of children in learning initiatives and social skills

To support colleagues in covering classes

To support children during play-times

To support children during lunchtimes

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

A. SUPPORTING THE SCHOOL

·  To be aware of School policies and procedures and follow the School ethos.

·  To be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety, security and confidentiality reporting all concerns to an appropriate person to ensure pupils’ well-being.

·  To attend relevant meetings, and keep up to date with the day-to-day work of the School.

·  To develop a knowledge of Literacy, Mathematics, ICT and the other curriculum areas.

·  To support colleagues who cover absence for class teachers.

·  To identify personal/professional development needs for continuing professional development (CPD - internal/external).

·  To liaise with teaching and non-teaching staff with regard to preparation for, and working within, lessons.

·  To respect the confidentiality of sensitive information divulged by staff, parents/carers and pupils.

B. SUPPORTING THE TEACHER

·  To support teachers in their delivery of the differentiated curriculum.

·  To assist teachers in observing and assessing individual pupils.

·  To identify or design suitable teaching materials.

·  To provide regular feedback about children’s progress.

·  To liaise between pupil and teacher where appropriate.

·  To assist in the implementation of pupils’ ILPs.

·  Provide clerical/admin support (e.g. typing, photocopying, display, collection and recording of money etc.).

·  To undertake basic record-keeping in respect of pupil learning, behaviour management, child protection etc. as directed in order to support the teacher in delivering the learning programmes set for each child.

C. SUPPORTING THE PUPIL

·  To establish a supportive and trusting relationship with pupils.

·  To be aware of pupils’ individual needs and the strategies most useful for addressing them.

·  To help pupils access the content of a lesson by providing differentiated material and/or clarification and explanation.

·  To motivate pupils and build up their self-esteem.

·  To help with the recording of work.

·  To encourage and keep on task those who find it difficult to concentrate.

·  To help pupils develop organisation skills and become independent learners.

·  To contribute to review meetings and monitoring procedures.

·  To liaise with outside agencies and parents/carers.

·  To work on a one-to-one/group basis with pupils as appropriate and help them to meet their individual targets.

·  To ensure the children are able to use equipment and materials provided.

·  To encourage acceptance and inclusion of children with AEN.

·  To meet the physical and sensory needs of children as required whilst encouraging independence.

·  To support gifted and talented/more able children.

Footnote: This job description is provided to assist the job holder to know what his/her main duties are. It may be amended from time to time by the Inclusion Manager without change to the level of responsibility appropriate to the grade of post.

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Enhanced DBS disclosure and two satisfactory references are required for this post.

Person Specification – Teaching Assistant