Overview
Purpose of Post:
● To work under the direct instruction of teaching/senior staff, usually in the classroom with the teacher.
● To support access learning for pupils and provide general support to the teacher in the management of pupils and the classroom.
● Provide general support to staff and pupils, including preparation and routine maintenance of resources/equipment.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Support for Pupils
1. Attend to the pupils’ personal needs and implement related personal programmes, including social, health, physical, hygiene, first aid and welfare matters.
2. To supervise and support pupils ensuring their safety and access to learning.
3. Establish good relationships with pupils, acting as a role model and being aware of and responding appropriately to individual needs.
4. Promote the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils.
5. Encourage pupils to interact with others and engage in activities led by the teacher.
6. Encourage pupils to act independently as appropriate.
7. Support pupils in accessing learning activities as directed by the teacher.
Support for the Teacher
8. Prepare the classroom as directed for lessons and clear afterwards and assist with the display of pupils’ work.
9. Be aware of pupil problems/progress/achievements and report to the teacher as agreed.
10. Undertake pupil record keeping as requested and other basic record keeping.
11. Support the teacher in managing pupil behaviour, reporting difficulties as appropriate.
12. Gather/report information from/to parents/carers as directed.
13. Provide clerical/administrative support e.g. photocopying, typing, filing, collecting/recording money etc.
14. Ensure the maintenance of a clean and orderly working environment.
15. Timely and accurate preparation of routine equipment/resources/materials as set out in instructions.
16. Assist the teacher with learning activities ensuring health and safety and good behaviour of pupils.
Support for the Curriculum
17. Support pupils to understand instructions.
18. Support pupils in respect of aspects of learning with the curriculum.
19. Support pupils in using basic ICT as directed.
20. Prepare and maintain equipment/resources as directed by the teacher and assist pupils in their use.
21. Monitor and arrange orderly and secure storage of supplies.
22. Operation of everyday equipment in accordance with instructions.
23. Maintenance of everyday equipment, check for quality/safety.
24. Undertake simple repairs and report other damages.
About the Employer
We opened our doors to children in September 2018 to meet the demand for Primary School Places in the Middleton area.
https://elementsprimaryschool.co.uk/about-us/
Things to Consider
This position is term time only.
Training to be Delivered
College or training organisation: LUMINATE EDUCATION GROUP
Your training course:
Teaching assistant Level 3 (A level)
An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.
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