Teaching Assistant Apprentice - Mill Water School

Main purpose of the role;

· 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. Staff at this level will work under

direction/instruction, and will not be left alone with a class.

· To support access to learning by:

- Attending to the welfare and personal care of pupils including those with special educational needs

- Working with small groups or one to one

- Undertaking general clerical/organisational support for the teacher

Support the teacher by:

· Preparing the classroom as directed for lessons and clearing afterwards

· Assisting with the display of pupils’ work

· Being aware of pupil problems/progress/achievements and reporting these to the teacher as agreed

· Undertaking pupil record keeping as requested

· Being aware of/working within planned learning activities

· Occasionally contributing to planning e.g. for individual pupils, general literacy/numeracy

· Working with the teacher in managing pupil behaviour and reporting difficulties as appropriate

· Gathering/reporting information from/to parents/carers as directed

· Providing clerical/administrative support e.g. photocopying, typing, filing, collecting money etc.

Support pupils by:

· Supervising and providing support for pupils, including those with special needs, ensuring their safety and access to learning

· Attending to the pupils’ personal needs, and implementing related personal programmes,

including social, health, physical, hygiene, first aid and welfare matters

· Establishing good relationships with pupils, acting as a role model and being aware of and responding appropriately to individual needs

· Promoting the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils

· Encouraging pupils to interact with others and to engage in activities led by the teacher

· Encouraging pupils to act independently as appropriate

Support the curriculum by:

· Supporting pupils to understand instructions

· Supporting pupils in respect of local and national learning strategies e.g. literacy, numeracy, early years etc. as directed by the teacher

· Supporting pupils using ICT as directed

· Preparing and maintaining equipment/resources as directed by the teacher and assisting pupils in their use

Support the school by:

· Being aware of and complying with policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, and reporting all concerns to an appropriate person

· Being aware of and supporting difference and ensuring all pupils have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop

· Contributing to the overall ethos/work/aims of the school

· Appreciating and supporting the role of other professionals

· Attending relevant meetings as required

· Participating in training and other learning activities and performance development as required

· Assisting with the supervision of pupils out of lesson times, including before and after school and at lunchtimes as required

· Accompanying teaching staff and pupils on visits, trips and out of school activities as required General:

· Attending to the pupils’ general welfare, personal needs and personal hygiene across the full age range of 3 – 19 years.

Following appropriate training, administer regular or emergency medication to pupils, if required, and use appropriate procedures to care for a pupil during and after an epileptic seizure.

· Carrying out feeding, physiotherapy, occupational therapy and speech and language therapy programmes, as set by an appropriate therapist. 14-19 groups, accompany pupils to outside work experience.

· Assisting with pupils’ mobility

· Accompanying pupils to hospital in an emergency situation when necessary

This document outlines the duties required of the post holder for the time being, to indicate a level of responsibility. It is not a comprehensive or exclusive list, and from time to time duties may be varied according to the needs of the school and pupils, which will not change the level of responsibility or general character of the job