Teaching Assistant

2 weeks ago

South Zeal, Devon, United Kingdom Dartmoor MAT Full time

Job Purpose:


To work under the direct instruction of teaching/senior staff, usually in the classroom with the teacher, to support access to learning for pupils with SEND.

As appropriate, to provide general support to the teacher in the management of pupils and the classroom. Work might take place outside the main teaching area.

Main Duties and Responsibilities
Supervision Arrangements

You will be working under the direction/instruction of the assigned classroom teacher. The assigned teacher will take overall responsibility for the progress of pupils within that class.

The assigned teacher may require you to carry out 'specified work' under their direction and supervision, which might occasionally take place outside of the main teaching area with small groups or an individual child.

Main Responsibilities

To work under direct supervision/instruction to support access to learning by:

  • Attending to the welfare and personal care of pupils especially those with special educational needs
  • Working with small groups or one to one
  • Undertaking general clerical/organisational support for the teacher

Support the teacher by:

  • Preparing the classroom and outdoor area as directed for lessons and clearing afterwards
  • Assisting with the display of pupils' work
  • Being aware of pupil problems/progress/achievements and reporting these to the teacher as agreed
  • Undertaking pupil record keeping as requested
  • Being aware of/working within planned learning activities
  • Occasional contribution to planning e.g. for individual pupils, general literacy/numeracy
  • Working with the teacher in managing pupil behaviour and reporting difficulties as appropriate
  • Gathering/reporting information from/to parents/carers as directed
  • Invigilating/administering routine tests/exams
  • Providing clerical/administrative support e.g. photocopying, typing, filing, collecting money etc.

Supporting pupils by:

  • Supervising and providing support for pupils, particularly those with special educational needs, ensuring their safety and access to learning
  • Attending to the pupils' personal needs, and implementing related personal programmes, including social, health, physical, hygiene, first aid and welfare matters
  • Establishing good relationships with pupils, acting as a role model and being aware of and responding appropriately to individual needs
  • Promoting the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils
  • Encouraging pupils to interact with others and to engage in activities led by the teacher
  • Encouraging pupils to act independently as appropriate

Support the curriculum by:

  • Supporting pupils to understand instructions
  • Supporting pupils in respect of local and national learning strategies e.g. literacy, numeracy, KS2, early years etc. as directed by the teacher
  • Supporting pupils using ICT as directed
  • Preparing and maintaining equipment/resources as directed by the teacher and assisting pupils in their use

Support the school by:

  • Being aware of and complying with policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, and reporting all concerns to an appropriate person
  • Being aware of and supporting difference and ensuring all pupils have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop
  • Contributing to the overall ethos/work/aims of the school
  • Appreciating and supporting the role of other professionals
  • Attending relevant meetings as required
  • Participating in training and other learning activities and performance development as required
  • Assisting with the supervision of pupils out of lesson times, including before and after school and at lunchtimes as required
  • Accompanying teaching staff and pupils on visits, trips and out of school activities as required


On appointment, your main place of work will be at South Tawton Primary School, but you may be required to work at any other premises occupied by the Employer or any of the Employer's Academies within Devon as directed by the Employer.

This job description is not a comprehensive definition of the post.

Discussions will take place on a regular basis to clarify individual responsibilities within the general framework and character of the post as identified below.

You should note that a duty of confidentiality applies to all personal data seen prior to the first day of employment (for example, pupil lists for the purposes of lesson planning or other activities to support teaching and learning).

This reflects the custom and practice of those contracts of employment starting on the first day of term while recognising the need to be aware of and plan to support pupil need.


All schools in Dartmoor Multi Academy Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.


Job Types:
Part-time, Fixed term contract

Contract length: 6 weeks

Part-time hours: 17.6 per week

Salary:
£10.8

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