Main
purpose
The TA will:
- Work with class teachers to
raise the learning and attainment of pupils
- Promote pupils’ independence,
self-esteem and social inclusion
- Give support to pupils,
individually or in groups, so they can access the curriculum, take part in
learning and experience a sense of achievement
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Duties and
responsibilities
- Teaching
and learning
- 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
- Work with identified pupils
1:1 and in a small group to deliver targeted intervention programmes and
responsive, same day intervention.
- Use ICT skills to advance
pupils’ learning
- Undertake any other relevant
duties given by the class teacher
Planning
- Contribute to effective assessment
and planning by supporting the monitoring, recording and reporting of pupil
performance and progress as appropriate to the level of the role
- Read and understand lesson
plans shared prior to lessons, if available
- Prepare the classroom for
lessons
- Working with colleagues and other relevant
professionals
- Communicate effectively with
other staff members and pupils, and with parents and carers under the direction
of the class teacher
- Communicate their knowledge
and understanding of pupils to other school staff and education, health and
social care professionals, so that informed decision making can take place on
intervention and provision
- With the class teacher, keep
other professionals accurately informed of performance and progress or concerns
they may have about the pupils they work with
- Understand their role in order
to be able to work collaboratively with classroom teachers and other
colleagues, including specialist advisory teachers
- Collaborate and work with
colleagues and other relevant professionals within and beyond the school
- Develop effective professional
relationships with colleagues
Whole-school organisation, strategy and development
- Contribute to the development,
implementation and evaluation of the school’s policies, practices and
procedures, so as to support the school’s values and vision
- Make a positive contribution
to the wider life and ethos of the school
Health and safety
- Promote the safety and
wellbeing of pupils, and help to safeguard pupils’ well-being by following the
requirements of Keeping Children Safe in Education and our school’s child
protection policy
- Look after children who are
upset or have had accidents
Professional development
- Help keep their own knowledge
and understanding relevant and up-to-date by reflecting on their own practice,
liaising with school leaders, and identifying relevant professional development
to improve personal effectiveness
- Take opportunities to build
the appropriate skills, qualifications, and/or experience needed for the role,
with support from the school
- Take part in the school’s
appraisal procedures
Personal and professional conduct
- Uphold public trust in the
education profession and maintain high standards of ethics and behaviour,
within and outside school
- Have proper and professional
regard for the ethos, policies and practices of the school, and maintain high
standards of attendance and punctuality
- Demonstrate positive
attitudes, values and behaviours to develop and sustain effective relationships
with the school community
- Respect individual differences
and cultural diversity
The TA will be required to
safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people, and follow
school policies and the staff code of conduct.
Please note that this is illustrative of the general
nature and level of responsibility of the role. It is not a comprehensive list
of all tasks that the teacher will carry out. The postholder may be required to
do other duties appropriate to the level of the role, as directed by the
headteacher or line manager.