Teaching Assistant

CHARLTON MACKRELL C OF E PRIMARY SCHOOL AND PRESCHOOL

JOB TITLE: Teaching Assistant (term time only)
RESPONSIBLE TO: Headteacher
SALARY: Grade 15 (3-4 £20,812 - £21,189 pa pro rata)
HOURS PER WEEK: 27.5
WORKING WEEKS: 38

JOB PURPOSE
- To work under the guidance of the class teacher or Headteacher to implement agreed work programmes with individuals or groups of pupils to promote effective teaching and learning.
- To provide general support to the class teacher in the management and organisation of the pupils and the classroom.
- To assist the teacher in creating and maintaining a purposeful, orderly and supportive environment.
- To promote the inclusion of all pupils.
- Work may be carried out in the classroom or outside the main teaching area including, by arrangement, the supervision of pupils in out of school hours activities.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS
1 Within a framework of supervision, to deliver agreed learning activities/teaching programmes to individuals or groups of pupils, or to the whole class.
2 To support the use of ICT in learning activities and develop pupils’ competence and independence in its use.
3 To prepare and maintain appropriate learning aids, materials and equipment and assist the pupils in their use. To make or adapt resources (e.g. worksheets or sight cards) to enable the pupil(s) to access the learning activity at their appropriate level of understanding.

4 As required, to prepare the classroom for lessons, ensuring that resources are available and cleared away at the end of the lesson as appropriate.

5 To work on classroom displays following consultation with the teacher.
6 To monitor and evaluate pupils’ responses to learning activities and progress towards targets, record achievement and feedback to the teacher and/or other professionals as required. This may include assistance with the development and implementation of SEN Learning Plans and other programmes as appropriate.

7 To administer and mark tests and basic homework as required by the class teacher.
8 To maintain an awareness of pupil problems and report these to the class teacher as required.
9 To encourage pupils to interact with others and engage in activities led by the teacher.
10 To provide support for pupil’s emotional and social needs by encouraging and modelling positive behaviour in line with the School’s Behaviour Policy and demonstrating high expectations of work and behaviour.

11 To work with the teacher in the planning of work and activities as appropriate.
12 To provide general clerical support to the teacher, e.g. photocopying, laminating, filing, etc as required.
13 To assist with the general pastoral care of the pupils, including helping pupils who are sick, distressed or injured.
14 To 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.

15 To assist with the supervision of pupils out of lesson time, as necessary for their safety.
16 To accompany teaching staff and pupils on visits, trips and out of school activities as required.
17 To attend relevant meetings and participate in training opportunities and performance development as required.
18 To undertake any other broadly analogous duties.

SAFEGUARDING
Everyone who works at Charlton Mackrell Primary School and Preschool has the responsibility for promoting the safeguarding and welfare of children and must:

- ensure awareness of school policy and procedures re Child Protection and Safeguarding.
- become aware of the signs and symptoms of abuse by attending relevant training.
- report all causes for concern to the Designated Safeguarding Lead via appropriate methods.
- ensure the safety of all pupils in the school learning environment both indoor and outdoor.
- ensure they complete or are aware of risk assessments pertaining to children in their care or regarding any off site visits.

The duties of this post will change and develop over time. It is the jobholder’s responsibility, in conjunction with their manager, to regularly review this document and amend it when necessary.

CHARLTON MACKRELL C OF E PRIMARY SCHOOL AND PRESCHOOL

PERSON SPECIFICATION - TEACHING ASSISTANT

Essential Desirable
Professional Good standard of Education in NVQ Level 3 qualifications English and Mathematics to GCSE or equivalent ELSA qualification

Professional a knowledge of current practice experience of working with experience and improvement initiatives in pupils with behavioural school/preschool difficulties
Professional a commitment to developing the understanding needs of a knowledge and whole school ethos Church school expertise positive behaviour management experience of development
- consistent high standards and and delivering creative activities expectations

Personal Qualities excellent interpersonal and intrapersonal skills
- empathy with children
- effective organisational skills
- good t