JOB TITLE: Teaching Assistant

RESPONSIBLE TO: Assistant Head teacher responsible for specific phase.

PURPOSE OF JOB:  To assist teachers in planning, delivery and assessment of pupils.

CONTRACT: Fixed Term - Maternity Cover

HOURS: 32.5 hours per week, Term Time Only plus 5 days

DUTIES:

A Supporting the Pupils

1. To aid the children to learn as effectively as possible both in group situations and independently by
   • Supporting the teacher in planning learning activities
   • Supporting the delivery of learning
   • Clarifying and explaining instructions
   • Motivating and encouraging children as required
   • Supporting children with challenging behaviour where necessary
   • Supporting the teacher in the evaluation of learning activities
   • Promoting independence
2. To establish supportive relationships with children and engage with their parents.
3. To be responsible for the planning, delivery and assessment of interventions.

B Supporting the Teachers

1. To support the teaching team by making contributions in planning.
2. To administer appropriate assessments and to record progress made by the children.
3. Assist in the development and implementation of behaviour management strategies.
4. To participate in the evaluation of planned activities and assessments.
5. To deliver interventions and keep records as required.
6. To provide regular feedback about the children to the teacher through observations.
7. To attend progress meetings and feedback the progress made by individual children.
8. Establish constructive relationships with parents/carers and report on information from parents/carers to the teacher.

C Supporting the School

1. To uphold the school ethos, vision and values at all times. 
2. To attend relevant in-service training
3. To adhere to school policies and procedures
4. Any other tasks as directed by your Line Manager to support the department you are working in e.g. Christmas Production, School trips, new intake meeting etc.