Teaching Assistant x 2

• The particular duties of the Teaching Assistant will be determined by the Head Teacher/Deputy and /or SENDCo and will be arranged to meet the needs of the School and pupil(s) being supported. This may include working with pupils with a statement of special educational needs.
• Activities may be undertaken within the classroom or in an alternative location.
• To supervise and support pupils undertaking designated activities in a group or on an individual basis and to assist their learning and development by:

o Clarifying and explaining instructions.

o Reinforcing relevant aspects of the planned teaching programme, particularly literacy and numeracy.

o Being sensitive to the requirements of pupils with special needs, using initiative to be resourceful when meeting a range of SEN needs and encouraging participation and independence.

o Assisting pupils with the appropriate use of materials and resources, including ICT applications.

o Planning for/running and assessing intervention programmes

• To support designated pupils with special needs through the delivery of appropriate aspects of the Individual Support Plan (ISP) as directed by the relevant practitioner and to contribute to reviews, if required.
• To assist with the monitoring of pupils’ progress and the identification and preparation of appropriate materials and resources for teaching or display purposes.
• To attend to pupils’ personal needs, including social and health training, hygiene and basic first aid. (This may include the administration of medicines by agreement and subject to any appropriate training being given).
• To provide daily supervision and support play during lunchtimes.
• Contribute to “The Best Chance of Success” ethos of the school.
• Willingness to undergo relevant training, as available.