Teaching Assistant

Duties Include:

• Under the direction of the Teacher or HLTA ensure that support is provided to pupils through a carefully structured learning environment. This may include

• Encouraging language development

• Supporting the development of skills

• Supporting all aspects of learning

• Supporting the emotional development of children

• Undertaking practical activities e.g. baking, play, art

• Supporting with reading, writing and other aspects of the learning process

• Carrying out tasks planned and monitored by the Teacher

• Liaise with the Teacher about the planning and implementation of both group and individual programmes

• Monitor the progress of individual children as requested

• Encourage appropriate social behaviour, during school hours both in and out of school and cater for the general welfare of children

• Accompany children on educational visits under the direction of the Teacher

• Make, devise and maintain equipment as required, ensuring that the classroom is kept in a clean and tidy condition

• Act as a confidante to the children whilst being aware of and following current safeguarding/child protection guidelines

• Any other task as may be deemed necessary to facilitate a positive learning environment

• To maintain confidentiality of information acquired in the course of undertaking duties for the Service

• To be aware of and adhere to applicable rules, regulations, legislation and procedures including the Service's Equal Opportunities Policy and Code of Conduct, national legislation (including Health and Safety, Data Protection)

• The post holder is responsible for his/her own self-development on a continuous basis.

Person Specification:

• Experience in main stream/special school

• Display Personal and Interpersonal development and team-working skills

• Pro actively plan, organise and manage workload

• Display regular evidence of initiative taking

• Display robust self management skills with regard to problem

• 5 GCSE to include English and Maths or equivalent