Teaching Assistant Friday 8:30-3:30 (term time only)

Support for the curriculum

• Undertaking structured and agreed learning activities/teaching programmes, adjusting activities according to pupil responses.
• Undertaking interventions linked to learning e.g. English, Maths and feeding back to the teacher.
• Supporting the use of ICT in learning activities and develop pupils’ competence and independence in its use.
• Preparing, maintaining and using equipment/resources required to meet the lesson plans/relevant learning activity and assisting pupils in theirSupport for teachers

Using strategies, in liaison with the teacher, to support pupils to achieve learning goals. Assisting with the planning of learning activities. Monitoring pupils’ responses to learning activities and accurately record achievement/progress as directed. Providing detailed and regular feedback to teachers on pupils’ achievement, progress, problems etc. Promoting good pupil behaviour, dealing promptly with conflict and incidents in line with established policy and encouraging pupils to take responsibility for their own behaviour Creating and maintaining a purposeful, orderly and supportive environment, in accordance with lesson plans and assisting with the display of pupils’ work. Establishing constructive relationships with parents/carers. Administering routine tests, invigilating exams and undertaking routine marking of pupils’ work. Providing clerical/admin. support e.g. photocopying, laminating, filing etcJob Description Support for pupils Supervising and providing particular support for pupils, including those with special needs, ensuring their safety and access to learning activities. Setting challenging and demanding expectations and promoting self-esteem and independence. Providing feedback to pupils in relation to progress and achievement under guidance of the teacher. Assisting with the development and implementation of support plans and personal care programmes. Establishing constructive relationships with pupils and interacting with them according to individual needs. Promoting the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils. Encouraging pupils to interact with others and engage in activities led by the teacher.We are looking for a Teaching Assistant (TA) to join our friendly and motivated team in our wonderful infant school. The ideal candidate will put the welfare and progress of children at the centre of everything they do and is able to support our pupils in reaching their full potential.