Teaching Assistant Level 2

Main purpose of the job

To work with and supervise individuals and groups of children under the direction/ instruction of teaching and/or senior learning staff, inclusive of specific individual learning needs, enabling access to learning for all pupils and assistance and support in classroom management and behaviour techniques.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1.SUPPORT FOR THE PUPIL

Establish good working relationships with pupils, acting as a role model

Be aware of and respond appropriately to individual pupil needs ensuring effective interaction

Provide specific support to pupils dependent upon their individual needs (and support plan if relevant) ensuring their safety whilst supporting access to learning activities, under the direction of the teacher/other senior learning staff.

Promote inclusion and acceptance of all pupils

Encourage pupils to interact with others and engage in activities led by the teacher

Promote self-esteem and independence

Provide feedback to pupils in relation to progress and achievement under the guidance and direction of the teacher

To provide one to one support in either a care/special needs capacity for individual pupils, as directed by the teacher

Use a range of strategies to support pupils with complex pastoral and learning needs to engage with school and their learning

Advocate for all pupils, having high expectations for them

2.SUPPORT FOR THE TEACHER

Provide clerical support (e.g. photocopying, filing, data input, collecting money etc.)

Assist with the display of childrens work

Create and maintain a purposeful, orderly and supportive environment, in accordance with lesson plans

In liaison with the teacher/other senior learning staff, utilise strategies to support pupils in achieving learning goals

Report pupil achievement, progress and issues as appropriate in agreed format

Undertake pupil record keeping as requested

Administer routine tests and invigilate exams as directed.

Promote good pupil behaviour, dealing with conflict and incidents and encouraging pupils to take responsibility for their own behaviour in line with established school policy

Establish constructive relationships with parents/carers and communicate information as required

Support the delivery of online remote education as necessary

3.SUPPORT FOR THE CURRICULUM

Undertake structured and agreed learning activities/learning programmes, taking into consideration pupil learning styles, including small group work

Undertake literacy/numeracy programmes, recording achievements and progress and providing appropriate reports and feedback for the teacher

Support the use of ICT in learning activities and develop pupils competence and independence in its use

Prepare, maintain levels 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 school policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection.Report all concerns to the appropriate person (as named in the policy concerned)

Be aware of and support difference and ensure all pupils have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop

Contribute to the school ethos, aims and development/improvement plan

Have an awareness of and support the role of other colleagues

Attend relevant meetings as required

Participate in training and other learning activities as required

Assist with the supervision of pupils out of directed lesson time, including before and after school if appropriate and within working hours

Accompany teaching staff and pupils on visits, trips and out of school activities as required

5.High expectations of all pupils; respect for their social, cultural, linguistic, religious and ethnic backgrounds; and commitment to raising their educational achievements

6.To be responsible for improving your own practice through observation, evaluation and discussion

7.To comply with the Data Protection Act and School policies and procedures

8.The post holder may reasonably be expected to undertake other duties commensurate with the level of responsibility that may be allocated from time to time.

9.To comply with the Schools Health and Safety Policy and associated safe working procedures and guidelines.

10.To comply with the Schools Comprehensive Equality Policy and to ensure that it is implemented within the service area of the post.

11.To comply with the Schools Data Protection Policy and Code of Practice within the service area of the post.

The post is subject to Enhanced Disclosure.

This job description is not your contract of employment or any part of it. It has been prepared only for the purpose of school organisation and may change.

The details contained within this job description reflect the principal responsibilities and tasks of the job at the date it was prepared, and are not intended to be exhaustive.However it is inevitable that, over time, the nature of the job may change.The need for flexibility, accountability and team working is required. Existing duties may no longer be required and other duties may be gained without changing the general nature of the post or the level of responsibility entailed.The post-holder is expected to carry out any other related duties that are within the employee's skills and abilities, commensurate with the posts grade and whenever reasonably instructed. The Trust will revise this job description from time to time and will consult the post holder/s at the appropriate time.

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