SEND Teaching Assistant & Midday Supervisor

Job Description - Teaching Assistant Main  Purpose

The role involves contributing to the Christian ethos, vision, and values of Nyewood CE Infant School while providing high-quality support for pupils’ learning, welfare, and inclusion. The postholder will play an active part in promoting safeguarding and ensuring a safe,nurturing environment for all pupils. Working closely with class teachers, theywill support the assessment of pupil progress and help deliver engaging,inclusive learning activities. In addition, the role includes supervising pupils during midday meals, encouraging positive behaviour and fostering social interaction in line with the school’s values.

• Support the Christian ethos and actively model the school’s values.
• Promote safeguarding, welfare, and inclusion of all pupils at all times.
• Buildand maintain positive relationships with pupils, encouraging self-worth andself-esteem.
• Assistthe class teacher in assessing pupil progress and providing feedback.
• Monitor behaviour using positive strategies, in line with the school’s behaviour policy.
• Undertake midday meals supervision (casual or permanent), ensuring the safety andwellbeing of all pupils.
• Dealwith minor injuries and act as a first aid supervisor as required.
• Prepare,manage, and maintain classroom resources and displays.
• Encourage healthy lifestyles and support the development of language and communication skills.
• Implement structured interventions alongside the class teacher and Inclusion Manager.
• Liaise with the Senior Leadership Team and external agencies as needed.
• Accompany school activities and take responsibility for individuals or small groups ontrips.
• Supervise pupils outside lesson times, including break and lunchtimes.
• Foster links between families and the wider community.
• Attend meetings, professional development, and INSET days as required.
• Participate in performance appraisal and regular safeguarding training.
• Maintain professionalism and confidentiality at all times.
• Followall school policies (including Safeguarding, Health & Safety, Data Protection, and Codes of Conduct) and report concerns promptly.
• Undertake any other duties as directed by the Headteacher or Senior Leadership Team.

The duties are neither exclusive nor exhaustive and thepostholder may be required by the Headteacher to carry out appropriate duties within the context of the job, skills and grade.

• Commitment to supporting and promoting the Christian ethos, vision, and values of the school
• Understanding of safeguarding, child protection,and promoting pupil wellbeing
• Experience of supporting children’s learning in an educational or similar setting
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils, promoting self-esteem and confidence
• Understanding of inclusive practice and supporting pupils with a range of needs
• Ability to support teaching and learning activities under the direction of a class teacher
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, withthe ability to work effectively with staff, pupils, and families
• Ability to promote positive behaviour in line with school policies
• Willingness to undertake midday supervision dutiesand support pupils during less structured times
• Ability to manage classroom resources and contribute to a safe and engaging learning environment
• Basic first aid awareness or willingness to undertake training
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team andfollow direction from senior staff
• Commitment to professional development, training,and appraisal processes
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and demonstrate professionalism at all times

• Previous experience working as a Teaching Assistant in a primary or infant school
• Relevant qualification (e.g. Level 2/3 Teaching Assistant or…