Apprentice Teaching Assistant

Purpose of Post:

• To work under the direct instruction of teaching/senior staff, usually in the classroom with the teacher.
• To support access to learning for pupils and provide general support to the teacher in the management of pupils and the classroom.
• Provide general support to staff and pupils, including preparation and routine maintenance of resources/equipment.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Support for Pupils

• Attend to the pupils’ personal needs and implement related personal programmes, including social, health, physical, hygiene, first aid and welfare matters.
• To supervise and support pupils, ensuring their safety and access to learning.
• Establish good relationships with pupils, acting as a role model and being aware of and responding appropriately to individual needs.
• Promote the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils.
• Encourage pupils to interact with others and engage in activities led by the teacher.
• Encourage pupils to act independently as appropriate.
• Support pupils in accessing learning activities as directed by the teacher.

Support for the Teacher

• Prepare the classroom as directed for lessons and clear afterwards and assist with the display of pupils' work.
• Be aware of pupil problems/progress/achievements and report to the teacher as agreed.
• Undertake pupil record keeping as requested and other basic record keeping.
• Support the teacher in managing pupil behaviour, reporting difficulties as appropriate.
• Gather/report information from/to parents/carers as directed.
• Provide clerical/administrative support, e.g. photocopying, typing, filing, collecting/recording money etc.
• Ensure the maintenance of a clean and orderly working environment.
• Timely and accurate preparation of routine equipment/resources/materials as set out in instructions.
• Assist the teacher with learning activities ensuring health and safety and the good behaviour of pupils.

Support for the Curriculum

• Support pupils to understand instructions.
• Support pupils in respect of aspects of learning within the curriculum.
• Support pupils in using basic ICT as directed.
• Prepare and maintain equipment/resources as directed by the teacher and assist pupils in their use.
• Monitor and arrange orderly and secure storage of supplies.
• Operation of everyday equipment in accordance with instructions.
• Maintenance of everyday equipment, check for quality/safety.
• Undertake simple repairs and report other damages.