Job_Description

My job title is that of a general teaching assistant. My duties are to • work under the guidance of the class teacher, liaising with them regarding my role during each part of each lesson and to prepare appropriately differentiated lesson resources enabling all pupils to learn • provide support to the class teacher in terms of the management and organisation of the pupils and the classroom. • assist in the development of each pupil; help monitor their progress, work with small groups or with individual pupils so that they can achieve their targets • to promote inclusion • assist in creating a purposeful, orderly and supportive classroom environment • work with pupils inside and outside the main teaching area to enable them to participate fully in all the activities • support the teacher in whole class activities In addition my role involves managing and running several intervention groups for children who are under achieving in reading, writing and numeracy (at various levels). This involves planning, assessing, teaching and reporting back to relevant personnel. Progress against targets are discussed and any concerns are relayed the school SENCo on a weekly basis and to class teachers at half-termly pupil progress meetings. For the groups I teach, I make and maintain my own resources keeping them up to date, varied and appropriate to the level of the pupils learning, Engage in personal development in health, social care or children’s and young people’s settings Unit reference A/601/1429 1.2 Explain expectations about own work role as expressed in relevant standards. . My work role involves many aspects in accordance with our code of practice and the teaching assistant national occupational standards; • contribute to the planning for each activity for the pupils • feed back to the teacher if they achieved their target and the outcome • support the teaching and learning in each curriculum area • use and support the use of technology in pupils learning • work with other professionals that come into the classroom such as educational psychologist, speech and language therapist and occupational therapist where appropriate • prepare the classroom so that it is ready for the teacher and the pupils. • provide high quality displays for pupils work • laminate and photocopy resources in readiness for lessons or for use in displays • prepare and adapt the resources to ensure that the pupils have the appropriate resources to assist them in their learning • support pupils who have behavioural difficulties, by encouraging and modelling positive behaviour, using praise to promote good behaviour and adhering to the school’s behaviour policy • support vulnerable pupils within the classroom by providing support, care and reassurance • listen to one to one readers and groups of pupils during guided reading sessions and fill in appropriate record sheets • read stories to the whole class and questioning them about what they have heard • prepare pupils for assembly • comply with and be aware of policies and procedures relating to child protection, confidentiality, safety, security and data protection, ensuring that all concerns are relayed to the designated child protection person • set a good example in my dress code, punctuality and attendance • attend relevant meetings, take part in relevant insets and training • accompany teaching staff and pupils on visits and trips outside of the school, as required. • Cover classes when required, for example, if a teacher is unwell or at a meeting.