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Teaching Assistant

The WhiteTrees GroupBishop's Stortford, England, United Kingdom

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Job Title : Teaching Assistant

Reports to : Site Lead

Contract Type : Full time, permanent

Location : Bishops Stortford

Main Purpose of the Role

The main purpose of a Teaching Assistant is to support the effective learning of pupils and support behaviour management. Teaching Assistants are also required to contribute to the wider success of the school. All Teaching Assistants are responsible for supporting effective pastoral care to support pupils' social and emotional progress as well as their learning. They are also required to contribute and be involved in extracurricular activities and the wider life of the school community.

Duties and Responsibilities

Supporting The Pupil

To develop a knowledge of a range of learning support needs and to develop an understanding of the specific needs of the pupil to be supported
Taking into account the learning support involved, to aid the pupils to learn as effectively as possible both in group situations and on their own, by :
Clarifying and explaining instructions
Ensuring pupils are able to use the equipment and materials provided
Helping pupils to concentrate on and finish work set
Liaising with class teacher about individual learning plans (ILPs)
Support developing appropriate resources to support the pupils
Establish a supportive relationship with pupils
To encourage acceptance and inclusion of pupils
To develop methods of promoting / reinforcing the children's self-esteem.

Supporting The Teacher

To assist, with the teacher in the development of a suitable programme, in line with the ILP's, for pupils who need specific interventions / support

Support recording pupils progress and learning journey on our Evidence for Learning system

To assist in setting the lesson / learning outcome up inline with the pupil's scheme of work / daily plan

To use class dojo in conjunction with the teacher when recording behaviour, catching the pupils being good

To take pupils to sporting activities, as listed on their timetable, supporting the pupils at the venue

Supporting The School

Where appropriate to develop a relationship to foster links between home and school

To liaise, advise and consult with other members of the team supporting the pupils when asked to do so

To attend relevant in-house training

To conduct yourself in line with school policies and organisation ethos

To be aware of confidential issues linked to home / pupil / teacher / school work and to keep confidences appropriately.

Support For The Curriculum

To develop awareness of the requirements of the pupils Schemes of work for each term

To support specific aims in lessons as planned and directed by the teacher

To develop awareness of the aims of the literacy and numeracy strategies relevant to the class / pupil - encouraging cross curricular links

To develop awareness of targets relevant to pupils each term.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Educated to GCSE standards

Educated to A level standard (desirable)

Experience

Previous experience of working with pupils to support their learning and social, emotional development

Skills And Abilities

Good communication skills

Be a positive role model - leading by example in regards to behaviour expectations

Ability to be flexible

Solution focussed attitude

Be patient

Good interpersonal skills

Other Requirements

Commitment to safeguarding children

Be passionate about supporting teaching and providing the best possible opportunities for all pupils

A commitment to the school's ethos and vision

Resilient and positive

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Education and Training

Industries

Education

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