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TEACHING ASSISTANT

Job title:                  Teaching assistant
Salary:                     Point 2 to 4
Hours:                     35 hours per week
Contract type:       Full-time
Reporting to:         Class teacher and Head teacher
Responsible for:   (Areas of responsibilities will be decided on TA’s skills and expertise)
 

• Demonstrate an informed and efficient approach to teaching and learning by adopting relevant strategies to support the work of the teacher and increase achievement of all pupils including, where appropriate, those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND)
• Promote, support and facilitate inclusion by encouraging participation of all pupils in learning and extracurricular activities
• Use effective behaviour management strategies consistently in line with the school’s policy and procedures
• Support class teachers with maintaining good order and discipline among pupils, managing behaviour effectively to ensure a good and safe learning environment
• Organise and manage teaching space and resources to help maintain a stimulating and safe learning environment
• Observe pupil performance and pass observations on to the class teacher
• Supervise a class if the teacher is temporarily unavailable
• Use ICT skills to advance pupils’ learning
• Undertake any other relevant duties given by the class teacher
• To cover and lead class teaching (under supervision) as and when appropriate
• Direct the work, where relevant, of other adults in supporting learning
• To mark pupils’ work under the direction of the class teacher
• Where appropriate to develop a relationship to foster links between home and school, and to keep the school informed of relevant information
• To know and apply school policies on Child Protection, Health and Safety, Behaviour, Teaching and Learning, Equal Opportunities etc
• To be aware of confidential issues linked to home/pupil/teacher/school
• To be willing to support playground/break time supervision e.g. educational games, homework clubs etc
• To accompany teacher and pupils on educational visits
• To provide individual support, as required, during examination sessions
• Help pupils with self-care, if or when required

 
Required Qualification & Skill

1.   Level 2 or 3 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools, Level 3 Diploma in Childcare and Education, or other relevant qualification in childcare (or willingness to work towards a qualification if not already held) GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C) including English and maths
2. Experience of working with children
3. Minimum of 2 years’ experience of working with pupils in school-particularly with those who have SEMH or SEN.
4. Experience of planning and leading teaching and learning activities (under supervision)

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LEARNING SUPPORT ASSISTANT

​Job title:             Learning Support Assistant
Salary:                Point 1 to 2
Hours:                32.5 hours per week
Contract type:   Full-time
Reporting to:     SENCo and Head Teacher
Responsible for: (Areas of responsibilities will be decided on TA’s skills and expertise)
To aid the pupil to learn as effectively as possible both in group situations and on his/her own by, for example:

• Clarifying and explaining instructionsEnsuring the pupil is able to use equipment and materials provided
• Motivating and encouraging the pupil(s) as required by providing levels of individual attention, reassurance and help with learning tasks as appropriate to pupils’ needs
• Assisting in weaker areas, e.g. speech and language, reading, spelling, numeracy, handwriting/presentation etc
• Using praise, commentary and assistance to encourage the pupil to concentrate and stay on task
• Liaising with class teacher, SENCO and other professionals about individual education plans (IEPs), contributing to the planning and delivery as appropriate
• Providing additional nurture to individuals when requested by the class teacher or SENCO
• Consistently and effectively implementing agreed behaviour management strategies
• Helping to make appropriate resources to support the pupil
• To establish supportive relationships with the pupil concerned
• To promote the acceptance and inclusion of all pupil, encouraging pupils to interact with each other in an appropriate and acceptable manner
• Monitor the pupil’s response to the learning activities and, where appropriate, modify or adapt the activities as agreed with the teacher to achieve the intended learning outcomes.
• To give positive encouragement, feedback and praise to reinforce and sustain the pupil’s efforts and develop self reliance and self esteem.
• To support the pupil in developing social skills both in and out of the Classroom
• To support the use of ICT in learning activities and with specific programmes to support learning.
• To provide regular feedback on the pupil’s learning and behaviour to the teacher/SENCO, including feedback on the effectiveness of the behaviour strategies adopted
• Under the direction of the teacher, carry out and report on systematic observations of pupils to gather evidence of their knowledge, understanding and skills upon which the teacher makes judgements about their stage of development
• When working with a group of pupils, understand and use group dynamics to promote group effectiveness and support group and individual performance
• Where appropriate, to know and apply positive handling techniques  
• To know and apply school policies on Child Protection, Health and Safety, Behaviour, Teaching and Learning, Equal Opportunities etc
• To be aware of confidential issues linked to home/pupil/teacher/school
• To contribute towards reviews of the pupil’s progress as appropriate
• To comply with legal and organisational requirements for maintaining the health, safety and security of yourself and others in the learning environment
• ​To take part in training activities offered by the school to further knowledge and skills of working with a child with specific learning difficulties
• To be willing to support playground/break time supervision e.g. educational games, homework clubs etc
• To accompany teacher and pupils on educational visits
• To provide individual support, as required, during examination sessions
• To provide pupils with help with self-care, if required
  
• To carry out the above duties in accordance with the Education Department’s Equal Opportunities Policy

 
Qualification & Experience:

1. Level 2 or 3 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools, Level 3 Diploma in Childcare and Education, or other relevant qualification in childcare (or willingness to work towards a qualification if not already held)
2. Experience of working with children
3. Minimum of 2 years’ experience of working with pupils in school-particularly with those who have SEMH or SEN.
4. Experience of planning and leading teaching and learning activities (under supervision)

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