Teaching Assistant 16.- St Gilbert’s of England Primary School

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

Towork with teachers to support teaching and learning, providing general and specific assistance to pupils and staff under the direction and supervision ofthe classroom teacher

Workwith individuals or small groups of pupils in the classroom under the direct supervision of teaching staff and provide feedback to the teacher.

Support pupils to understand instructions and support independent learning and inclusion of all pupils.

Support the teacher in behaviour management and keeping pupils on task.

Support pupils in social and emotional well-being, reporting problems to the teacher as appropriate.

Prepare and clear up learning environment and resources, including photocopying, filingand the display and presentation of pupils’ work and contribute to maintaininga safe environment.

Teaching Assistants in this role may also undertake some, or allofthe following;

• Record pupil data as required
• Support children’s learning through play.
• Assist with break-time supervision including facilitating games and activities.
• Assist with escorting pupils on educational visits.
• Support pupils in using ICT.
• Invigilate exams and tests.
• Assist pupils with eating, dressing and hygiene, as required, whilst encouraging independence.
• Support pupils on a one-to-one basis in line with the requirements of an EHCP.
• Topresent a positive personal image, contributing to a welcoming school environment which supports equal opportunities for all.

Theduties and responsibilities in this job description are not exhaustive. Thepostholder may be required to undertake other duties that may be required fromtime totime within the general scope of the post. Any such duties should not substantially change the general character of the post. Duties and responsibilities outside of the general scope of this grade of post will bewith the consent of the postholder.

Thepostholder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with LAAT Equal Opportunities policies.

Thepostholder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with the LAATHealth and Safety policies and procedures.

All employees need to be aware of the possible abuse of children and vulnerable adults and if you are concerned you need to follow the Academies’ Safeguarding Policy. In addition, employees working with children have a responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of during their work.

Toperform, in accordance with any directions, which may reasonably be given toyou by your Line Manager or Headteacher from time to time,such particular duties as may reasonably be assigned.