Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship At Dundry C Of E Primary School

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.

Support for Pupils:

• Attend to the pupils’ personal needs


• Supervise and support pupils ensuring their safety and access to learning


• Establish constructive relationships with pupils, acting as a role model and being aware of and responding appropriately to individual needs


• Develop a good knowledge of a pupil's individual special educational needs and implement appropriate strategies


• Promote the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils


• Encourage pupils to interact with others and engage in activities led by the teacher


• To provide pastoral support for pupils as directed by the tutor or House staff

Support for Teacher:

• Prepare the classroom as directed for lessons and clear afterwards


• Be aware of pupil problems / progress / achievements and report to the teacher as agreed


• Undertake pupil record keeping as requested


• Support the teacher in managing pupil behaviour, reporting difficulties as appropriate


• Gather / report information from / to parents / carers as directed


• Provide clerical / admin support for learning


• Support pupils to develop basic literacy and numeracy skills


• Support the role of the tutor, including mentoring individual or small groups of students as directed by the tutor or House staff

Support for the Curriculum:

• Support pupils to understand instructions


• Support pupils in respect of local and national learning strategies as directed by the teacher


• Support pupils in accessing and developing basic ICT skills

School Support & General:

• To attend all department meetings and relevant staff meetings


• To attend all training courses as directed


• To participate in the School’s Performance Management Review process and make use of professional development opportunities


• To familiarise yourself with the working practices of the Department and adhere to them at all times


• To maintain confidentiality according to organisation and legal requirements


• To be aware of equal opportunities policies and principles and health and safety regulations


• The postholder will be expected to contribute to the protection of children as appropriate, in accordance with any agreed policies and/or guidelines, reporting any issues or concerns to their immediate line manager