NAME:

POST:	FIXED TERM TEACHING ASSISTANT LEVEL 2	(Full-time)

ACCOUNTABLE TO:	ROB BROWN, HEADTEACHER

KEY ROLE/ FUNCTIONS:	To work under the instruction/ guidance of teaching/senior staff to undertake work /care/support programmes, to enable access to learning for pupils, and to assist the teacher in the management of pupils and the classroom. Work may be carried out in the classroom or outside the main teaching area.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1.	Support for Pupils

To promote pupils' development in a safe, secure, challenging environment

To have regard for the safety and well being of the pupil at all times

To meet the physical/medical needs of the pupil according to a pupil’s individual care plan whilst encouraging independence wherever possible. Medical needs include the administration of medicines by mouth or other medical procedures, provided appropriate training has been given by an appropriate person.

To develop an understanding of the pupil's specific needs in order to help them learn as effectively as possible

To participate in pupils' learning and extend and stimulate language through conversation

To focus on individual pupils to ensure their needs are being met within the group.

To encourage inclusion within the classroom

To display pupils' work to reflect their achievement

To provide personal hygiene and assist with necessary self help skills (feeding, toileting, dressing etc.)

To encourage pupils to interact with others and engage in activities led by the teacher

To assist in the supervision of pupils on outings and visits

2.	Support for Teachers

To liaise with teachers regarding the daily/weekly programme of activities and events

To work with other staff delivering Individual Education and Health Care Plans

To set out, prepare, use, tidy and clean equipment after use. Assist in the general preparation and tidying of the classroom

To gather information from parents/carers as requested

To assist parents working in schools

To be aware of pupil problems/progress/achievements and report to the teacher as agreed

To support pupil record keeping as requested

To work within the Behaviour for Learning policy to manage behaviour constructively, to promote the values and ethos of the School.

3.	Support for the School

Ensure that the agreed school safeguarding procedures are followed with regard to the safety of the people on site and the security of the building.

To work alongside other professionals in assessing children’s progress/needs

To attend appropriate staff meetings as required

To support parents working in schools

To assist with the general supervision of pupils during break times and/or when required

To work as a member of the staff team in all relevant activities to develop the school

To ensure knowledge of all whole school policies and implement them as relevant to their role in the life of the school, promoting the ethos of the school

To be aware of all Health & Safety issues

To treat all information relating to a pupil as strictly confidential, and refer all enquiries, other than from professional, to the Headteacher

To be a proactive member of the school

To attend relevant professional development to update knowledge

4.	Support for the Curriculum

To prepare and undertake specific activities and supporting pupils to understand instructions and in respect of any learning strategies

To support pupils in using basic ICT as directed, developing pupil's competence and independence in its use

To set out, prepare and maintain equipment, indoors and outdoors

GENERAL

The Teaching Assistant may be called upon to perform other duties that the Headteacher considers reasonable, that are commensurate with the grading and designation of the post

Signed…………………………………………	(Teaching Assistant)

Signed…………………………………………	(Headteacher)

Date……………………………………………

This job description will be reviewed regularly and it may be subject to amendment or modification at any time after consultation with the post holder. It is not a definitive statement of procedures and tasks, but sets out the main expectations in relation to the post holder’s responsibilities and duties. Elements of this job description and changes to it may be amended in light of organisational requirements.