Teaching Assistant

As a specialist within the associate workforce, making a significant contribution to teaching and learning programmes in a variety of different contexts. As a One-to-One Teaching Partner, responding to emerging requirements through a practical approach to teaching and learning to support pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) in the Primary Phase. Working in concert with the nominated class teacher in respect of statutory responsibility for the well-being and progress of the learners, whilst at times exercising considerable independence and autonomy, by: ? Assisting teachers in the development and implementation of a programme of work and in the provision of a stable, caring and supportive learning environment, which enables pupils to achieve their full learning potential and facilitates their personal, social and moral development; ? Supporting learners and encouraging parents, guardians and carers to participate positively in the lives of their child(ren) at School through better engagement; ? Supervising learners, as directed, in scheduled activities within and beyond the arrangements of the normal timetabled day; taking clear responsibility for their guidance, safety and well-being, including during unstructured periods such as break time; ? Supervising learners as directed in other circumstances during statutory assessments or in the event of the assigned teacher being absent or unavailable; ? Supervising the activities during the teaching periods and the midday sessional break within School, including both indoor and outdoor areas, ensuring a safe environment is maintained at all times; ? Working in partnership with other professional colleagues including class teachers by contributing to the planning and preparation of learning resources as is necessary to meet the needs of individuals and groups of learners; ? Working with other agencies to ensure that the support provided is joined up, coherent and coordinated; being focused on core areas concerned with overcoming barriers to learning, addressing poor attendance and also tackling issues of poor behaviour; ? Undertaking routine administrative and clerical duties to support the policies, systems and procedures of the School and the wider Trust, as deployed; ? Making a positive contribution to the broader needs of the Trust such as enrichment activities, by carrying out any duties deemed to be reasonable and commensurate with the status of the post