MOREHALL PRIMARY SCHOOL

Teaching Assistant

Post title

Teaching Assistant – Level 1

Salary/Grade

KR3

Purpose of the job

To support an identified pupil who has a statement of special educational needs.

To support the class teacher in the teaching and welfare of children to ensure they attain the targets set under their individual educational programmes.

Reporting to

SENCO

Liaising with

SENCO, TAs, Executive Principal, Principal, Deputy Headteacher, Senior Leadership Team, and outside agencies

Working time

25 hours per week for 39 weeks a year

KEY FUNCTIONS

  • To support an identified pupil who has a statement of special educational needs, providing support in class and in withdrawal sessions as required
  • To support pupils who require additional help with their learning and behaviour, either one-to-one or in small groups
  • To provide support for teachers during lessons

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

The main responsibilities of the post are to:

support a particular pupil who has a statement of special educational needs with his/her learning and behaviour

develop an understanding of the specific needs of pupils taking into account the type of teaching and learning support involved and the requirements of the IEP, ensuring that the advice is carried out

build and maintain successful relationships with pupils, treating them consistently, with respect and consideration

communicate effectively and sensitively with pupils to support their learning

help develop pupils’ study and organisational skills

help keep pupils on task and help to build motivation

promote and support the inclusion of all pupils in the learning activities in which they are involved

use behaviour management strategies in line with the school’s policy and procedures;

give positive support to pupils to enable them to become independent learners within their own ability

assist pupils with physical needs and look after pupils who are sick or upset as required

contact parents/guardians as appropriate by phone or by letter and use of the planner to report on behaviour and progress

have formal and informal meetings with teachers to contribute to planning lessons / activities

take into account the pupil/s’ special needs and ensure their access to the lesson and its content through appropriate clarification, explanations, equipment and materials

undertake learning activities with either individuals or small groups, ensuring their safety and facilitating their physical, emotional and educational development

support the teacher in implementing specific teaching programmes

prepare materials and resources for teachers including photocopying

work on differentiated activities with identified groups

supervise practical tasks

be involved in keeping records and evaluating identified pupils’ progress

ensure the maintenance of a clean, orderly and safe working environment making sure that equipment/resources/materials are set out on time and as per instructions received and used safely to enable pupils meet their learning targets

support the pupils in accessing learning activities as directed by the teacher to enable pupils’ progress towards their targets

be aware of and support differences to ensure all pupils have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop

provide clerical/admin support (e.g. typing, photocopying, display, collection and recording of money etc.) and undertake basic recording keeping in respect of pupil learning, behaviour management, child protection etc. as directed in order to support the teacher deliver the specific learning programmes set for each child

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’ wellbeing

participate in review meetings with parents/carers where needed

provide feedback and homework activities to parents/carers as appropriate

attend and participate in multi-agency meetings contributing to the sharing of information and/or planning in relation to specific pupils

undertake a range of administrative duties relevant to the post

participate as required in relevant training which has been identified by the members of the Senior Leadership Team.

ensure confidentiality is maintained at all times

use ICT effectively to support learning activities and develop pupils’ competence and independence in its use

work to support the Executive Principal in the maintenance of good discipline and behaviour throughout the school

take part in the duty programme at breaks and lunchtimes

attend and participate in regular meetings and participate in training and other learning activities, as required

participate in and support the appraisal policy

be familiar with and to adhere to relevant parts of the school's Health & Safety policy

promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young people you are responsible for or come into contact with

be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to safeguarding, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person

be aware of, support and ensure equal opportunities for all

contribute to the overall ethos/work/aims of the school

assist in the development of the SchoolDevelopment Plan and its review mechanism

undertake other tasks as reasonably required by the Executive Principal or Principal

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