Job Description

Rockwell Green C of E Primary School

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: Teaching Assistant

RESPONSIBLE TO: Rockets Supervisor/Classteacher/ SLT/ Headteacher

PURPOSE OF JOB

To work under the instruction guidance of the Rockets Supervisor/Class teacher/ SLT/Headteacher to undertake work/care/support programmes, to enable access to learning for pupils and to assist the Rockets supervisor/teacher in the management of pupils and the Learning Environment.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

To work under instruction/guidance to enable access to learning by:

Attending to the welfare and personal care of pupils including those with special educational needs

Taking responsibility for your own welfare by following the schools policies and procedures

Delivering pre-determined learning/care/support programmes

Delivering high quality teaching and learning experiences

Ensuring you have the appropriate subject knowledge and awareness of good current practices to support pupils learning effectively

Assisting with the planning, doing and review cycle

Undertaking general clerical/administrative support for the Rockets supervisor/ teacher

DUTIES

Using effective strategies, in liaison with the other members of the team, to support pupils to achieve learning goals

Monitoring pupils responses to learning activities and accurately recording achievement/progress as directed

Undertaking structured and agreed learning activities/teaching programmes and adjusting activities according to pupil responses so progress can be accelerated

Undertaking a key worker role when required

Providing detailed and regular feedback on pupils' achievement, progress, problems, etc so learning can be enhanced.

Promoting good behaviours for learning by motivating and encouraging pupils

Promoting good pupil behaviour, dealing promptly with conflict and incidents in line with the established policy

Creating and maintaining a purposeful, orderly and supportive environment, in accordance with school policies and plans

Assisting with the display of pupils learning

Establishing constructive relationships with parents/carers and where appropriate participating in feedback sessions with parents

Carrying out assessments in line with published guidelines and expectations

Assisting in the supervision of Standard Assessment Tasks as directed

Providing clerical/administrative support e.g. scribing, photocopying, typing, filing, money, etc.

Supervising and providing particular support for pupils, including those with special needs, ensuring their safety and access to learning activities

Assisting with the development and implementation of Individual Education/Behaviour Plans and Personal Care Programmes

Working with a specific child who has high level needs on a 1:1 basis when needed

Working with a specific child who has high level needs outside of the classroom when needed so all other pupils have the opportunity to learn

Establishing constructive relationships with pupils and interacting with them according 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

Setting challenging and demanding expectations and promoting independence, resilience and self-esteem

Providing feedback to pupils in relation to progress and achievement either verbally or in written from using a green pen in line with the school policy

Modelling, commenting and using expanded phrases to support the development of both expressive and receptive speech and language skills

Supporting pupils understanding of safeguarding and how to keep themselves safe

Assessing the progress pupils are making against the learning objectives, Development Matters, the EYFS profile and/or the National Curriculum

Supporting the use of ICT in learning activities and developing pupils competence and independence in its use

Preparing, maintaining and using equipment/resources required to meet the learning objectives and assisting pupils in their use

Taking responsibility for being prepared for each school day by reading emails, the communication board in the staffroom, checking the diary and asking questions if unsure about what is expected

Being aware of and complying with policies and procedures relating to safeguarding & 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

Being flexible and supporting the school team for the best outcomes of all children

Contributing to the overall ethos/values/aims of the school

Appreciating and supporting the role of other professionals

Having a positive mindset regarding the challenges, changes and new initiatives that are instigated within the school

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, breaktimes and at lunchtimes as required

Accompanying staff members and pupils on visits, trips and out of school activities as required and taking responsibility for a group under the supervision of the Rocket supervisor/teacher

Being pro-active in promoting the school/pre-school to enhance pupil numbers and support full capacity being reached

Undertaking any other reasonable duties as directed by the Rockets supervisor,class teacher, SLT or Headteacher

A review of the post and its responsibilities will be undertaken periodically and may result in modification of the tasks of the post holder.

The job description as outlined is not meant to be definitive.

Job Types: Part-time, Temporary, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 6 months

Pay: 24,796.00-25,185.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension
Education:

GCSE or equivalent (required)
Work Location: In person