Teaching Assistant/Support Assistant

INTRODUCTION

MAIN PURPOSE

To provide support for students in lessons and at breaks and lunchtimes. This post contributes to continuous improvement in young people’s learning experiences. You will set a positive personal example of a friendly and respectful conduct, and have a special regard for the development and needs of young people. Specifically as Teaching Assistant this will be achieved through excellent attendance, punctuality and acting as a good role model to students.

Job Purpose:

Under the direction 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 classroom.

To give support for SEN pupils providing particular help for those students with learning difficulties and/or behavioural, social or physical disabilities, as required.

Line Management

Reporting to – SENDCO/Assistant SENDCO/Senior HLTAs

Liaises with – Pupils, teachers, senior staff, visitors to the school

Liaising With

Headteacher, Senior Leadership Team, teachers and support staff, LA representatives, external agencies and parents.

Salary Scale

G3/G4

Working Time

29.17 hours per week, Term Time

Core school hours desirable, but job share/part time hours will be considered.

DBS Disclosure Level

Enhanced

2. MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The post holder will work across the school to support pupils in meeting their full academic potential by proactively engaging with pupils.

General

• To supervise and provide particular support for pupils, ensuring their safety and access to learning activities.
• To assist with the development and implementation of Individual Education/Behaviour Plans and Personal Care Programmes
• To establish constructive relationships with pupils and interact with them according to individual needs.
• To supervise students at break and lunchtime providing a safe, orderly environment for students.
• To provide specialist support to students with barriers to learning on a one-to-one basis, in a small group or in or out of the classroom.
• To promote the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils.
• To encourage pupils to interact with others and engage in activities led by the teacher.
• To provide feedback to pupils in relation to progress and achievement under guidance of the teacher.
• To undertake exam/test invigilation if required, including specialist support, ie. reading/scribing.
• To provide clerical/admin support, for example photocopying, collection of money.
• To assist with the supervision of pupils out of lesson times, including before and after school as may be reasonably directed.

Support Assistant

• The supervision of students during lunchtime within the canteen and surrounding areas.

3. HEALTH AND SAFETY

• To undertake Health and Safety Training on areas within the designated work area
• To participate in first aid training and provide first aid support as and when required.

4. PERSONAL QUALITIES

• Work co-operatively with, and in support of all staff in school.
• Be proactive and organised taking responsibility for completion of own workload.
• Review and develop own professional practice, undertaking training as required.
• Develop good working relations with other colleagues and promote a positive impression of the support services in all circumstances, identifying areas for improvement.
• Positive demeanour.

5. SCHOOL ETHOS

• Play a full part in the life of the school community, supporting its distinctive mission and ethos and encouraging staff and students to follow this example.
• Support the school in meeting its legal requirements for worship.
• Promote actively the school’s corporate policies.
• Comply with the school’s health and safety policy and undertake risk assessments as appropriate.