Teaching Assistant and MDSA Combined Role

Overview:

To assist in the support and inclusion of children both in class and in small groups/one-to-one outside of the classroom. To ensure the safety, welfare and good conduct of pupils during the midday break period in accordance with the practices and procedures of the school and local authority.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Supporting pupils’ learning, either in groups or 1:1 work, depending on the learning support needs of the pupil/s.
• Supporting pupils’ self-esteem, inclusion, and behavioural development while recognising their social, emotional and mental health needs.
• Providing physical and/or personal care to pupils where required.
• Supporting teachers, e.g., by contributing to work plans for individual pupils, reviewing progress and providing regular feedback.
• Supporting the curriculum, by delivering literacy and mathematics alongside other subjects.
• Supporting the school, e.g., setting up of classrooms, appropriate use of resources, helping to ensure the hygiene of the teaching environment, dealing with accidents.
• Supervision of pupils during lunchtime activities, particularly social interactions.
• Become part of the Play Team, prepared to work proactively to maintain our OPAL Platinum status.
• Ensuring first aid is administered and paperwork completed where necessary and in line with school first aid policy.
• To be aware at all times of the need to safeguard children and follow school policies accordingly. (Mandatory)