Teaching Assistant

**About this Role**:
**Due to the expansion of our SEN provision, we are now looking to appoint further Teaching Assistants.**

**1. PURPOSE OF POST**:
Teaching Assistants are appointed to work with pupils over the whole age range as part of a team under the general direction of the line manager and the general supervision of a classroom teacher/senior staff.

To support pupils, including those with SEN, with their learning and personal care needs; to work with other staff to further pupils’ independence and to enable them to access specific areas of the curriculum. The post holder will also organise and undertake other related duties to support learning, personal and social development.
- ** MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Develop an in depth understanding of the specific needs of individual and groups of pupil(s)
- Guide, support and empower pupils to develop and work towards individual personal care objectives and enhance personal, emotional and social development.
- Assess, plan, organise and provide practical assistance in relation to identified physical needs e.g. transportation, dressing, meal times, and organisation of learning equipment to support personal, health, social and emotional development (PHSE) to promote independence.
- Observes individuals and groups of pupils’ personal, social and learning achievements. Maintains appropriate records, monitors progression and attainment and provides reports and information to inform and support the assessment process.
- Organise, maintain and clean basic equipment and materials, clothing etc. Maintenance of toiletry supplies.
- Plans, organises and undertakes routine learning activities with either individuals or groups of pupils to facilitate their physical, emotional, social and educational development.
- Monitor pupil’s and young people’s conduct and behaviour throughout the mainstream learning process and intervene to resolve complex, difficult or challenging issues using appropriate techniques, skills strategies and routine sanctions to de-escalate potential very difficult situations or resolve conflict with individual and groups of pupils and establish, maintain or restore a safe and calm atmosphere conducive to learning and ensure the safety and wellbeing of pupils, staff and visitors.
- Advises and assists all pupils in the proper use of complex personal and learning aides and equipment and to ensure that they are available.
- Providing guidance, assistance, information and support to engage all pupils in learning activities to enable informed choices about educational and life opportunities.
- Carrying out routine administrative tasks i.e. photocopying, basic record keeping, and basic IT skills.
- Evaluates individual pupil contribution and provides feedback to the teacher and other colleagues suggesting alternative methods of differentiation that respond to identified needs.
- Preparing and clearing up classroom materials and learning areas ensuring that they are available for use.
- Presents displays in the allocated learning environment to enhance the learning experience and celebrate the achievements of pupils and provide information.
- Organise and participate in the supervision of individuals and groups of pupils in dining, playground and circulation areas throughout the day. Ensure that pupils are engaged in appropriate activity and intervene to maintain behaviour standards and ensure wellbeing, safety and welfare.
- Participates in the organisation of and supports educational visits and outings to enhance the pupils learning experience.
- Attends training courses to respond to identified needs, support the school and contribute to ongoing professional development.
- Attends staff meetings to maintain an awareness and understanding of current issues within the school and to provide and receive information, contribute to and inform discussion.
- Provides pastoral care for pupils who are sick.
- Assisting educational and therapeutic professionals in delivering specialist support programmes to support pupils’ needs.
- ** SUPERVISION/MANAGEMENT OF PEOPLE**

No direct supervisory responsibility other than familiarisation of procedures to colleagues. Provides information, advice, support and guidance to colleagues.

4. **CREATIVITY AND INNOVATION**
- Learning is an environment where new situations will arise every day. The post holder must seek to develop positive relationships with pupils.
- Contributes to the planning and development and interpretation of individual personal care programmes to best support the pupil.
- Stimulating and creative presentation of displays.
- Determine and implement routine options and alternatives of differentiation that respond to identified needs.
- Works with individuals and small groups of pupils to identify choices and options to inform goals and targets that the individual and school can work towards.
- Guidance if necessary is available from senior colleagues, school policies and procedures, Individual educatio