Teaching Assistant Apprentice - Combe Pafford School

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.ROLE PURPOSEa) Support for Pupils• To attend to the children’s general welfare, personal needs and personal hygiene to include lifting and positioning, toileting and feeding• Assist with the development and implementation of Individual Education/Behaviour Plans and Personal Care programmes• Establish constructive relationships with pupils and interact with them according to individual needs• Promote the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils• Encourage pupils to interact with others and engage in activities led by the teacher• Set challenging and demanding expectations and promote self-esteem and independence• Provide feedback to pupils in relation to progress and achievement under guidance of the teacher• Deliver intervention sessions as directed by the class teacherSupport for the Teacher• Create and maintain a purposeful, orderly and supportive environment, in accordance with lesson plans and assist with the display of pupils’ work• Use strategies, in liaison with the teacher, to support pupils to achieve learning goals• Assist with the planning of learning activities• Monitor pupils’ responses to learning activities and accurately record achievement/progress as directed• Provide detailed and regular feedback to teachers on pupils’ achievement, progress, problems etc.• Promote good pupil behaviour, dealing promptly with conflict and incidents in line with established policy and encourage pupils to take responsibility for their own behaviour• Establish constructive relationships with parents/carers• Administer routine tests and invigilate exams and undertake routine marking of pupils’ work• Provide clerical/administrative support e.g. photocopying, typing, filing, money, administer coursework etc.• Assist with collation of assessment evidence and pupils’ workSupport for the Curriculum• Undertake structured and agreed learning activities/teaching programmes, adjusting activities according to pupil responses• Undertake programmes linked to local and national learning strategies e.g. literacy, numeracy, KS3, early years recording achievement and progress and feeding back to the teacher• Support the use of ICT in learning activities and develop pupils’ competence and independence in its use• Prepare, maintain and use equipment/resources required to meet the lesson plans/relevant learning activity and assist pupils in their use• Attend relevant training in-school LSA training as requiredSupport for the School• Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate personExpectations of Applicants:1. Treat people fairly, equitably and with dignity and respect to create and maintain a positive culture.2. Work as a positive team player, demonstrating mutual respect and integrity for others whilst maintaining open and effective communication at all levels in the School.3. Develop and maintain a culture of high expectations for self and others and take appropriate action where necessary.4. Regularly review own practice.5. Maintain high standards of professional conduct and personal appearance.Notes: This job description may be amended at any time in consultation with the postholder