LEVEL 2 - To work under the instruction/guidance of teaching/senior staff to undertake work/care/support programmes, to enable access to learning for pupils and to assist the teacher in the management of pupils and the classroom. Work may be carried out in the classroom or outside the main teaching area.
SUPPORT FOR PUPILS
Supervise and provide particular support for pupils, including those with special needs, ensuring their safety and access to learning activities
Assist with the development and implementation of Individual Education/Behaviour Plans and Personal Care programmes
Work as directed as 1-1 TA for student with EHCP
Establish constructive relationships with pupils and interact with them according to individual needs
Promote the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils
Encourage pupils to interact with others and engage in activities led by the teacher
Set challenging and demanding expectations and promote self-esteem and independence
Provide feedback to pupils in relation to progress and achievement under guidance of the teacher
SUPPORT FOR TEACHERS
Create and maintain a purposeful, orderly and supportive environment, in accordance with lesson plans and assist with the display of pupils’ work
Use strategies, in liaison with the teacher, to support pupils to achieve learning goals
Assist with the planning of learning activities
Monitor pupils’ responses to learning activities and accurately record achievement/progress as directed
Provide detailed and regular feedback to teachers on pupils achievement, progress, problems etc
Promote good pupil behaviour, dealing promptly with conflict and incidents in line with established policy and encourage pupils to take responsibility for their own behaviour
Establish constructive relationships with parents/carers
Administer routine tests and undertake routine marking of pupils’ work
Provide clerical/admin. support e.g. photocopying
SUPPORT FOR THE CURRICULUM
Participate in delivering structured and agreed learning activities/teaching programmes, adjusting activities according to pupil responses
Participate in delivering programmes linked to local and national learning strategies, recording achievement and progress and feeding back to the teacher
Support the use of ICT in learning activities and develop pupils’ competence and independence in its use
Prepare, maintain and use equipment/resources required to meet the lesson plans/relevant learning activity and assist pupils in their use
SUPPORT FOR THE SCHOOL
Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person
Be aware of and support difference and ensure all pupils have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop
Contribute to the overall ethos/work/aims of the school
Appreciate and support the role of other professionals
Attend and participate in relevant meetings as required
Participate in training and other learning activities and performance development as required
Assist with the supervision of pupils out of lesson times, including before and after school and at lunchtime
Accompany teaching staff and pupils on visits, trips and out of school activities as required and take responsibility for a group under the supervision of the teacher
As an employee you have legal duties which include:
Taking reasonable care for your own health and safety and that of others who may be affected by what you do or do not do.
Co-operating with your employer on health and safety,
Correctly using work items provided by your employer, including personal protective equipment, in accordance with training or instructions, and
Not interfering with or misusing anything provided for your health, safety and welfare.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Experience
Working with or caring for children of relevant age
Qualifications
Good numeracy/literacy skills (ideally GCSE or equivalent)
NVQ 2 for Teaching Assistants or equivalent qualifications or experience
Training in the relevant learning strategies e.g. literacy
First aid training/training as appropriate
Knowledge & Skills
Effective use of ICT to support learning
Use of other equipment technology – video, photocopier
Understanding of relevant polices/codes of practice and awareness of relevant legislation
General understanding of national/foundation stage curriculum and other basic learning programmes/strategies
Basic understanding of child development and learning
Ability to self-evaluate learning needs and actively seek learning opportunities
Ability to relate well to children and adults
Work constructively as part of a team, understanding classroom roles and responsibilities and your own position within these
LEVEL 3 - To work under the guidance of teaching/senior staff and within an agreed system of supervision, to implement agreed work programmes with individuals/groups, in or out of the classroom. This could include those requiring detailed and specialist knowledge in particular areas and will involve assisting the teacher in the whole planning cycle and the management/preparation of resources. Staff may also supervise whole classes occasionally during the short-term absence of teachers. The primary focus will be to maintain good order and to keep pupils on task. Cover Supervisors will need to respond to questions and generally assist pupils to undertake set activities.
SUPPORT FOR PUPILS
Use specialist (curricular/learning) skills/training/experience to support pupils
Assist with the development and implementation of individual Education/Behaviour Plans and Personal Care Programmes
Work as directed as 1-1 TA for student with EHCP
Establish productive working relationships with pupils, acting as a role model and setting high expectations
Promote the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils within the classroom
Support pupils consistently whilst recognising and responding to their individual needs
Encourage pupils to interact and work co-operatively with others and engage all pupils in activities
Promote independence and employ strategies to recognise and reward achievement of self reliance
Provide feedback to pupils in relation to progress and achievement
SUPPORT FOR TEACHERS
Work with the teacher to establish an appropriate learning environment
Work with the teacher in lesson planning, evaluating and adjusting lessons/work plans as appropriate
Monitor and evaluate pupils’ responses to learning activities through observation and planned recording of achievement against pre-determined learning objectives
Provide objective and accurate feedback and reports as required, to the teacher on pupil achievement, progress and other matters, ensuring the availability of appropriate evidence
Be responsible for keeping and updating records as agreed with the teacher, contributing to reviews of systems/records as requested · Undertake marking of pupils’ work and accurately record achievement/progress
Promote positive values, attitudes and good pupil behaviour, dealing promptly with conflict and incidents in line with established policy and encourage pupils to take responsibility for their own behaviour
Liaise sensitively and effectively with parents/carers as agreed with the teacher within your role/responsibility and participate in feedback sessions/meetings with parents with, or as directed
Administer and assess routine tests and invigilate exams/tests
Provide general clerical/admin. support e.g. administer coursework, produce worksheets for agreed activities etc
SUPPORT FOR THE CURRICULUM
Implement agreed learning activities/teaching programmes, adjusting activities according to pupil responses/needs
Implement local and national learning strategies e.g. literacy, numeracy, KS3, early years and make effective use of opportunities provided by other learning activities to support the development of relevant skills
Support the use of ICT in learning activities and develop pupils’ competence and independence in its use
Help pupils to access learning activities through specialist support
Determine the need for, prepare and maintain general and specialist equipment and resources
SUPPORT FOR THE SCHOOL
Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person
Be aware of and support difference and ensure all pupils have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop
Contribute to the overall ethos/work/aims of the school
Establish constructive relationships and communicate with other agencies/professionals, in liaison with the teacher, to support achievement and progress of pupils
Attend and participate in regular meetings
Participate in training and other learning activities as required
Recognise own strengths and areas of expertise and use these to advise and support others
Provide appropriate guidance and supervision of other Tas and assist in their training and development appropriate
Assist with the supervision of pupils out of lesson times, including before and after school and at lunchtime
Undertake planned supervision of pupils’ out of school hours learning activities
Supervise pupils on visits, trips and out of school activities as required
As an employee you have legal duties which include:
Taking reasonable care for your own health and safety and that of others who may be affected by what you do or do not do.
Co-operating with your employer on health and safety,
Correctly using work items provided by your employer, including personal protective equipment, in accordance with training or instructions, and
Not interfering with or misusing anything provided for your health, safety and welfare.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Experience
Working with children of relevant age
Qualifications
Very good numeracy/literacy skills
NVQ 3 for Teaching Assistants or equivalent qualification or experience
Training in the relevant strategies e.g. literacy and/or in particular curriculum or learning area e.g. bi-lingual, sign language, dyslexia, ICT, maths, English, CACHE etc.
Appropriate first aid training
Knowledge & Skills
Can use ICT effectively to support learning
Use of other equipment technology – video, photocopier
Full working knowledge of relevant polices/codes of practice and awareness of relevant legislation
Working knowledge of national/foundation stage curriculum and other relevant learning programmes/strategies
Understanding of principles of child development and learning processes
Ability to self-evaluate learning needs and actively seek learning opportunities
Ability to relate well to children and adults
Work constructively as part of a team, understanding classroom roles and responsibilities and your own position within these
What the school offers its staff
What we offer:
A school with a clear moral purpose and drive for ‘excellence for all our students’
Excellent opportunities for career progression and development opportunities
A clear staff well-being strategy package that includes our confidential Employee Assistance Programme with access for all staff to Face to Face Counselling, Stress Management, 24/7 GP access, Physiotherapy,
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