Teaching Assistant

The Role As a Teaching Assistant you will support pupils, parents, and teachers, to establish a supportive learning environment in which children make good academic progress. You will be instrumental in our mission to provide every student, regardless of their background, a great education and real choices in life. Key Responsibilities Learning Support Support pupil learning through the delivery of specific learning programmes, setting high expectations whilst encouraging their independence and building their confidence Promote inclusion, encouraging pupils to interact and work collaboratively Work with the SENCO and other teachers to assess the needs of individual children, contribute to and implement Individual Education Plans Adapt and develop resources for EAL and SEND pupils, ensuring their safety and enabling them to access the curriculum Assist with follow-through for related services (speech/language/physical therapy etc.) Mentor students on a 1:1 and group basis, as well as planning and leading a series of booster and intervention sessions to tackle difficult topics Observe, record and feedback information of pupil performance Assist in creating materials for curriculum delivery and display boards Assist with whole class teaching Provide class cover for the teacher Use strategies, in liaison with the teacher to assist in behaviour management and to support pupils in their learning objectives Assist pupils' achievement outside of the classroom, e.g. computer lab, library Support for the school Supervise pupils in playgrounds, lunchrooms etc and assist with general pastoral care Accompany teachers and pupils on trips and out of school activities as required within contract hours, taking responsibility for pupils under the supervision of the teacher Other Actively promote the safety and welfare of our children and young people Ensure compliance with Arks data protection rules and procedures Liaise with colleagues and external contacts at all levels of sen