Teaching Assistant Job Description - Avanti Schools Trust

Teaching AssistantJob DescriptionPurpose of the PostTo enhance the school’s vision which aims to nurture each pupil on their own journey of selfdiscoveryand is based upon the three key pillars of Educational Excellence, CharacterDevelopment and Spiritual Insight.To work under the direction of the Inclusion Manager in supporting the needs of all pupils inthe school to ensure they achieve their potential.To provide interventions which raise the academic achievement of the targeted pupils asindividuals or in small groups.Main Responsibilities:• To implement agreed work programmes with individuals/groups, in or out of theclassroom.• The teaching assistant may also supervise whole classes occasionally.To provide pupil, teacher, curriculum and school support as detailed below:SUPPORT FOR PUPILS• Establish productive working relationships with pupils, acting as a role model, settinghighexpectations and responding appropriately to individual needs• Promote the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils• Supervise and support pupils to ensure their safety and access to learning, in line withtheschool’s Safeguarding Policy• Encourage pupils to interact and work co-operatively with others and engage all pupilsinactivities• Promote independence and follow strategies to recognise and reward achievement ofself- reliance in line with the school’s Behaviour Policy• Attend to the pupils' personal needs, and implement related personal programmes,includingsocial, health, physical, hygiene, first aid and welfare matters. (This may include nappychanging.)• Set challenging and demanding expectations, promote self-esteem and independence• Observe & assess the needs of pupils and use detailed knowledge and specialist skillsto supportpupils’ learning• Provide feedback to pupils in relation to progress and achievement under the guidanceof the

teacher• Support the use of ICT in learning activities and develop pupils' competence andindependence in its useSUPPORT FOR THE TEACHER• Working in partnership with the class teacher on the planning of learning activities,evaluatingand adjusting plans as appropriate• To work with individual pupils and small groups on tasks specified by the teacher• Work with the teacher to establish an appropriate learning environment, includingmeetingregularly with the Class Teacher and attending phase meetings• Produce lesson plans, worksheets, plans etc.• Monitor and evaluate pupils' responses to learning activities through observation andrecording of achievement against pre-determined learning objectives.• Promote good pupil behaviour, dealing promptly with conflict and incidents in line withtheschool’s Behaviour Policy and guidelines for manual handling.• Be responsible for keeping and updating records as agreed with other staff, contributingtoreviews of systems/records as requested• Establish constructive relationships with parents/carers, supporting home, school andcommunity linksSUPPORT FOR THE SCHOOL• Assist with the supervision of pupils out of lesson times, including before and afterschool and at breaks and lunch time as required• Accompany teaching staff and pupils on visits, trips and out of school activities, asrequired andtake responsibility for a pupil/group under the supervision of the teacher• Establish effective relationships and communicate with other agencies/professionals, inliaisonwith the teacher, to support achievements and progress of pupils• Participate in whole school activities where appropriate such as staff meetings, INSETdays, parents evening, sports days, fetes and other after-school activities by agreementGENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES• To read understand, and adhere to all the school’s policies and procedures• Ensure compliance with the school’s Equal Opportunities Policy and take an active rolein• promoting equality and diversity• Support the school’s vision, mission, faith and ethos.• Take proactive responsibility for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils• Undertake and deliver training and professional development as appropriate to keep upto datewith current developments• Undertake other duties appropriate to the post that may reasonably be required fromtime totime commensurate with the grading of the post

• Commitment to the school’s Equal Opportunities and Safeguarding Policies and thewelfare of children and young peopleCandidates should demonstrate:Person SpecificationCriteriaRequirementLevelQualification – NVQ3 or equivalent Essential AFirst Aid qualification, or willingness to undertake relevant Essential A/Itraining and be prepared to administer as requiredCommitment to high standards in all areas of school life Essential A/IThe ability to encourage and support pupils with a range of Essential A/I/Tschool activitiesWorking knowledge and understanding of the NationalEssential A/ICurriculum/EYFSThe ability to make detailed observations of pupils in order to Essential A/I/Tprovide next steps for learningThe ability to encourage and support pupils with a range of Essential A/I/Tschool activitiesThe ability to interact and deal sensitively with people Essential A/I/TThe ability to make decisions in consultation with the Class Essential A/ITeacher and colleagues as appropriateThe ability to use ICT Essential A/IKnowledge of safeguarding procedures and equal opportunities Essential A/IKnowledge of and ability to implement behaviour management Essential A/IprogrammesTo adhere to the confidential nature of pupil information Essential A/IThe ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing with Essential A/I/Ypupils and a wide range of adults in and beyond the schoolA willingness to take responsibility for their own professional Essential A/IdevelopmentFlexible, enthusiastic and resourceful to meet new challenges as Essential A/Ithe school growsGood organisational skills and ability to manage, and use Essential A/Iresources effectively and efficientlyAble to move equipment and support pupils with mobility Essential A/I/TdifficultiesThe ability to use your own initiative and work under pressure Essential A/IThe ability to enthusiastically and loyally promote the schoolsvision mission statement and Faith Nurture through behaviour,words and actionsEssential AEvidence

Ability to contribute to curriculum and class planning Desirable A/IThe ability to lead initiatives that develop pupils’ learning Desirable A/IExperience of working with outside agencies Desirable A/I/TA good understanding of Hindu etiquette and behaviour indifferent spaces especially the worship areaDesirable A/IA = Application Form I = Interview T = Task/Lesson Observation