Teaching Assistant

Job Purpose This post will involve supporting students in Key Stage 3 and 4. Under the supervision of the SENDCO, teachers and senior staff, undertake a range of varied tasks to support teaching, learning and care, by working with individuals or small groups of students either in or outside of the classroom. Main Duties and Responsibilities · to promote and be committed to the school aims and objectives; · to maintain and contribute to the development of school policies; · to promote and be committed to securing high expectations for learning and the raising of achievement; · to implement planned learning activities/teaching programmes as agreed with the SSENDCO/teacher, adjusting activities according to student’s responses; · to support the SENDCO/teachers, in monitoring, assessing and recording student progress and behaviour in order to contribute to the planning and evaluation of learning activities; · to provide feedback to students in relation to attainment and progress under the guidance of the teacher; · to support students’ social, emotional and physical wellbeing, reporting concerns to the appropriate person; · to be aware of and comply with all school policies and procedures including code of conduct, child protection, health and safety, security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to a nominated person; · to encourage independent learning and promote inclusion of all students in and outside of the classroom and escorting and supervising students on educational visits and out of school activities; · to select, prepare and clear away classroom materials and learning areas ensuring they are available for use, including developing and presenting displays; · to share information about students with other staff, parents/carers, internal and external agencies, as appropriate; · within the context of school behaviour plans and policies, use initiative to deal with issues that arise and encourage students to take responsibility for