Teaching Assistants

We are looking to appoint a Teaching Assistant to enhance support to our pupils, either through dedicated 1:1 support or by working in class. This post holder will be timetabled as needed across the full range of subjects. They need to be versatile and resilient.

Key areas of work will include

Supporting pupils’ learning, either in groups or through 1:1 work. The exact tasks will depend on the learning support needs of the pupil/s to meet their

SEND profile but may include

supporting the development of skills in literacy, numeracy, communication and social and behavioural needs

adapting & personalising work for individual pupils to suit their ability

using knowledge of pupils learning support needs to suggest appropriate adjustments to lesson plans to teachers

clarifying and explaining instructions

ensuring pupils are able to use equipment and materials provided

motivating and supporting pupils

helping pupils to concentrate on and finish work set

meeting physical needs as required while promoting independence

liaising with class teacher and SEND team about Behaviour Support Plans and EHCP outcomes

developing appropriate resources to support pupils engage and learn

listening to pupils’ problems and taking appropriate action or seeking advice to resolve the issue

Supporting pupils’ self esteem, inclusion and behavioural development, e.g.

encouraging an acceptance and inclusion of the pupil with special needs

developing methods of promoting/reinforcing the pupil’s self esteem and independence

providing individual or small group supervision in and out of the classroom for pupils with

behavioural problems

establishing a supportive relationship with pupils

reinforcing the school ethos, e.g. expectations of behaviour within class and elsewhere on the school site and apply ‘The Downland Way’

supervising pupils on school activities and school trips

Provide physical/personal care to pupils, e.g.

supervising pupils with medical needs, e.g. diabetes, epilepsy

Supporting the teacher/s, e.g.

Using knowledge and experience of the pupils concerned, to contribute, with the class teacher (and other professionals as appropriate), in the development and evaluation of a suitable programme of support for children who need learning support

Contribute to the development of Behaviour Support Plans and reviews of pupil progress and engagement

In conjunction with the class teacher (and other professionals as appropriate) to develop system/s of recording pupil progress and contribute to the maintenance across a range of systems

Providing regular feedback about pupils to the teacher/s

Encouraging the social and emotional development of pupils by intervening in situations which call for adult supervision

Supporting the curriculum

Support the delivery of the literacy and mathematics strategy along with other aspects of both the National Curriculum and the enhanced curriculum offered by the school.

Improve the classroom and school environment e.g. create displays that celebrate pupils’ achievement

Supporting the school, e.g.

where appropriate, fostering and develop links between a pupil’s home (parent/carer) and school

assisting with setting up, storing and retrieving and general maintenance of classroom equipment and teaching aids, e.g. computers and computer software, resources, indoor and outdoor play equipment etc

helping to ensure the hygiene of the teaching environment in cases of sickness or soiling, with training

Ensure that all equipment for outings (e.g. drinks, food, weather protection, first aid) accompanies the pupils

Support at taxi arrival and drop off as directed

You will be expected to actively demonstrate the school’s core values and promote ‘The Downland Way’

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