Job Description
Key duties:
- Work with pupils with special educational needs
- To follow safeguarding procedures and ensure the well-being of all children
- Establishing good relationships with pupils encouraging them to interact with others and engage in activities whilst being aware of individual needs
- Work with individuals or small groups of pupils in the classroom under the direct supervision of teaching staff and provide feedback by annotating children’s work and verbally to the teacher
- Support pupils in using basic ICT
- Support pupils to understand instructions, support independent learning and inclusion of all pupils; promoting the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils
- Supporting the teacher in managing pupil behaviour, reporting difficulties/progress/achievements as appropriate
- Support pupils with social and emotional well-being, reporting to the teacher as appropriate
- Assist pupils with eating, dressing and hygiene, as required, whilst encouraging independence
- Prepare and clear up learning environment and resources, including photocopying, filing and the display and presentation of pupils work and contribute to maintaining a safe environments
- Use online systems to record information – behaviour/safeguarding/accidents
- Attend and participate in regular meetings
Teaching Assistants in this role may also undertake some or all of the following:
- Contribute to assessment discussions within the class team, contributing knowledge of progress within individual children
- Support children’s learning through play, in the classroom and on the yard; facilitating social interaction with peers
- Assist with break-time and lunchtime supervision including behaviour management
- Assist with escorting pupils on educational visits and on transport
- Contributing to the overall ethos/work/aims of the school through positive approaches to all aspects of school life
- Establishing constructive relationships and communicate with other agencies/professionals, in liaison with the teacher, to support achievement and progress of pupils
- Facilitate medical support on a daily basis and administer medication, if required, under the direction and supervision of a Teaching Assistant Level 3 or above
Personal Qualities :
- Sense of humour
- Friendly personable attitude
- Patience and a calm disposition
- Enthusiastic and self-motivated
Skills Required :
- A willingness to learn and a flexible attitude
- Work constructively as part of a team
- Confidence to interact within the class team and support communication with families
- Effective communication skills
- Knowledge and compliance with the policies and procedures relevant to child protection and health and safety
Future Prospects :
Possible progression onto level 3.
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