Teaching Assistant

2 weeks ago

StokeonTrent, United Kingdom Squirrel Hayes First School Full time

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**Squirrel Hayes First** **School**

**Job No. Post Title Grade JE Pts Date**

AA6959 **Teaching Assistant - General **325
(formerly Grade 3 April 2008

B505) **Level 2** NJC

**Statement of Purpose**

To work under the direct instruction of teaching staff, usually in the classroom with the teacher.
Provide general support to the teacher in the care of pupils and management of the classroom. Work may be carried out in the classroom or outside the main teaching area. Assist teachers in the following:
**Support to Teacher**
- Provide structured support in accordance with specific work programmes designed and supervised by individual teachers.
- Support the teacher in the development and implementation of Individual Education/Behaviour

Plans.
- Assist in maintaining classroom discipline through the implementation of the school’s behaviour management strategies.
- Provide support to pupils to achieve learning goals, e.g. guided reading.
- Assist the teacher with the planning of learning activities.
- Assist the teacher in monitoring pupils’ responses to learning activities and accurately record achievement/progress as directed.
- Provide detailed and regular feedback to teachers on pupils’ achievement, progress, problems etc.
- Undertake appropriate basic admin tasks.

**Support to Pupils**
- Accompany teaching staff and pupils on visits, trips and out of school activities as required.1
- Encourage pupils to interact with others and engage in activities led by the teacher.
- Assist children in matters of personal needs and their general health including first aid and welfare matters.
- Arrange medical/dental visits as appropriate.
- Provide general support to pupils ensuring their safety, by complying with good H&S practice.

**Support to Curriculum**
- Assist the teacher in the preparation and development of agreed curriculum activities/materials.
- To provide support in literacy/numeracy/SEN strategies
- Support the use of ICT in learning activities and develop pupils’ competence and independence in its use.

1 Every effort should be made to ensure support is within contractual hours
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**Support to School** (this list is not exhaustive and should reflect the ethos of the school)
- Promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young persons you are responsible for or come into contact with.
- Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person.
- Ensure all pupils have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop.
- Liaise effectively with teachers/parents/guardians, welfare officers, health visitors and other professional staff as part of the routine consultative process.
- Contribute to the overall ethos/work/aims of the school.
- Attend relevant meetings as required.2
- Participate in training and other learning activities and performance development as required. (See footnote 1.)
- Assist with the supervision of pupils out of lesson times, including before and after school and at lunchtimes.
- _Note 1: _
- The content of this job description will be reviewed with the post holder on an annual basis in line with the School’s performance and development review policy. Any significant change in level of accountability that could result in a change to the grade must be discussed with the post holder and the relevant trade union before submitting for re-evaluation.
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**Person Specification**
**Teaching Assistant - General Level 2**

**Essential Criteria Measured By**

**Experience**
- Supporting children’s learning in a school.

AF/I

**Qualifications/Training**
- Good numeracy/literacy skills.

T
- Completion of DCSF Teacher Assistant Induction

AF/I

Programme.
- NVQ 2 for Teaching Assistants (or demonstrate equivalent knowledge skills and experience).
- First aid training as appropriate (e.g. emergency first aid course).

**Knowledge/Skills**
- Understanding of relevant policies/codes of practice.

AF/I /A
- Good understanding of areas of learning, e.g. literacy, numeracy, science, SEN or Early Years.
- Use of other equipment technology - video, photocopier.
- Well-developed interpersonal skills to be able to relate well to a wide range of people.
- Work constructively as part of a team whilst being able to demonstrate initiative.
- Good communication skills.
- Effective use of ICT to support learning.
- Willing to work towards NVQ Level 3 or recognised equivalent.

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