Level Teaching Assistant; TAat Cherry Orchard Primary School

Key Purpose

To teach whole classes in the absence of class teachers, e.g., during their PPA, leadership release time, or absence due to illness.

This role will complement the professional work of teachers by taking responsibility for agreed learning activities. It involves planning, preparing, and delivering learning activities for whole classes, monitoring pupils, assessing, recording, and reporting on pupil achievement, progress and development. The role also includes responsibility for the management and development of a specialist area within the school and, where required, the management of other support staff.

• To teach whole classes across the school during the absence of teachers, e.g., during their PPA, leadership release time, or absence due to illness.
• To be responsible for, or support an aspect of, the school curriculum.
• Attend teaching staff briefings where relevant and disseminate information to other staff as appropriate.
• Responsible for organising meetings or briefings as required to lead or support an area of specialism across the school.

• To assist pupils in making progress across all subject areas.
• Assist in off‑site visits.
• Aid pupils with special needs to access all subjects of the national curriculum and encourage their independence as learners.
• Motivate and encourage pupils to behave well in and around school.
• Acquaint themselves with the SEND processes and availability of support materials for individual pupils or groups.
• Develop a supportive and trusting relationship with other adults and children across the school.
• Promote and reinforce pupil self‑esteem through praise and encouragement.
• Be sensitive to the general welfare and care of all pupils, drawing concerns to the attention of senior staff.
• Meet the physical and/or hygiene needs of pupils as required.
• Support children at break and lunch times where necessary.

• Contribute to planned teaching and learning activities.
• Record pupil progress to inform future planning for coverage of the National Curriculum.
• Liaise with the teaching staff team to evaluate pupil outcomes and help plan for future learning.
• Ensure a safe environment is maintained within the classroom and school for all pupils.
• Attend training when appropriate and after consultation with the senior leadership team.
• Be aware of all school policies and safety procedures, including fire drills and health and safety policy.
• Treat all information on individual pupils confidentially and refer parents to the class teacher in the first instance if questions arise.
• Foster positive links between home and school.
• Perform any reasonable duties as requested by the leadership team.