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Role Title: TA Level 1 Typically reports to

Teaching Assistant Level 1(1 year fixed term contract)Band 1 (points 6 to 10) 12,614 - 14,01336.25 Hours Per week, Pro Rata Term Time Only + 2 weeks

Assistant Headteacher

Purpose of the role (job statement)

To assist the Governors and Headteacher in creating, establishing and delivering a vision for the school to ensurethat every child succeeds. To work under the direct instruction of teaching/senior staff, usually in the classroomwith the teacher, to support access to learning for pupils and provide general support to the teacher in themanagement of pupils and the classroom.

Principal Responsibilities

The person appointed, in addition to carrying out key duties particularly assigned by the Headteacher,

Assist in the implementation of the aims and objectives of the school.

Maintain and develop the distinct ethos and character of the school in accordance with the directionsgiven by the Governors and subject to direction given by the Headteacher.

Be as visible and accessible as possible throughout the school day to provide encouragement and supportfor students learning and, drive an ongoing focus on the schools distinctive ethos and highexpectations.

To work with students from a wide range of backgrounds, and with a wide range of abilities and needs,ranging from those considered to be gifted and talented, to those with a Statement of SEN as directed.

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 ofpupils and the classroom.

To monitor the progress of a group/s of students you are working with as assigned by the Director ofLearning Support, tracking and communicating progress as appropriate.

To identify potential barriers to learning and engage in strategies to overcome these barriers.

To engage in joint target setting and action planning with staff, individuals and groups of students. To prioritise and plan your time effectively to manage the completion of these tasks via support sessions

either within or beyond the school day.

To spend sufficient time and energy talking through issues with students, sometimes acting as the linkbetween the student and their teacher to ensure engagement and progress takes place.

Carry out any other duties commensurate with the grading of the post as directed by the HeadteacherThe postholder is entitled to a break of reasonable length in the course of each school day.

Specific Responsibilities

Support for learners:

Assist with the development andimplementation of IEPs.

Promote the inclusion and acceptance of allpupils within the classroom.

Promote independence and employ strategiesto recognise and reward achievement of self-reliance.

Provide feedback to pupils in relation toprogress and achievement.

Attend to the pupils personal needs, andimplement related personal programmes,including social, health, and physical.

Hygiene, first aid and welfare matters.

Supervise and support pupils ensuring theirsafety and access to learning.

Establish good relationships with pupils,acting as a role model and being aware of and

Support for the teacher:

Work with the teacher to establish anappropriate learning environment, includingupdating displays

Work with the teacher in lesson planning,evaluating and adjusting lessons/work plansas appropriate for students receiving support

Monitor and evaluate pupils responses tolearning activities through observation andplanned recording of achievement againstpre-determined learning objectives.

Provide objective and accurate feedback andreports as required, to the teacher on pupilachievement, progress and other matters,ensuring the availability of appropriateevidence.

Be responsible for keeping and updatingrecords as agreed with the teacher and

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responding appropriately to individual needs.

Promote the inclusion and acceptance of allpupils.

Encourage pupils to interact with others andengage in activities led by the teacher.

Encourage pupils to act independently as

appropriate.

contributing to reviews of systems/records asrequested.

Accurately record achievement/progress.

Promote positive values, attitudes and goodpupil behaviour, dealing promptly withconflict and incidents in line with established

policy and encourage pupils to takeresponsibility for their own behaviour.

Liaise sensitively and effectively withparents/carers as agreed with the teacherwithin your role/responsibility and participatein feedback sessions/meetings with parents,or as directed.

Administer and assess routine tests andinvigilate exams/tests.

Provide general clerical/admin. support e.g.administer coursework, produce worksheetsfor agreed activities etc.

Support for the curriculum: Support pupils to understand instructions.

Implement local and national learningstrategies e.g. literacy, numeracy, KS3, earlyyears and make effective use of opportunitiesprovided by other learning activities tosupport the development of relevant skills.

Support the use of ICT in learning activitiesand develop pupils competence andindependence in its use.

Help pupils to access learning activitiesthrough specialist support.

To organise the class resources and displaysto create a stimulating environment

Support for the school:

Be aware of and comply with policies andprocedures relating to child protection,health, safety and security, confidentialityand data protection, reporting all concerns toan appropriate person.

Be aware of and comply with policies andprocedures relating to child protection,health, safety and security, confidentialityand data protection, reporting all concerns toan appropriate person.

Attend relevant meetings as required.

Participate in training and other learning

activities and performance development asrequired.

Assist with the supervision of pupils out oflesson times, including before and afterschool and at lunchtimes.

Accompany teaching staff and supervisepupils on visits, trips and out of schoolactivities as required.

Attend and participate in regular meetings.

Participate in training and other learningactivities as required.

Recognise own strengths and areas ofexpertise and use these to advise and supportothers.

Training:There is an expectation that schools willarrange for TAs to have access to a range oftraining appropriate to their role. TAs areexpected to engage in professionaldevelopment.

Additional:Undertake duties as a learning tutor if required

Indicative qualifications, knowledge, skills and experience

Working with or caring for children of relevant age.

Good numeracy/literacy skills.

Completion of Teacher Assistant Induction Programme.

Participate in development and training opportunities.

To have attended basic TA training at a college of further education (e.g. NCFE level 1 Training) and beworking towards NVQ2 or similar qualifications (eg CACHE level 2).

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Appropriate knowledge of safeguarding

Use basic technology computer, video, and photocopier.

Ability to relate well to children and adults.

Work constructively as part of a team, understanding classroom roles and responsibilities and your ownposition within these.

To be aware of all school policies and procedures.

To have some knowledge of NC requirements, especially literacy, numeracy Postgraduate qualification desirable

Appropriate first aid training desirable

JD Created May 2012 J Haseldine