Teaching Assistant - Prenton, United Kingdom - Birkenhead High School Academy

Description

To complement the professional work of teachers by taking responsibility for agreed learning activities under an agreed system of supervision.

This may involve planning, preparing and delivering learning activities for individuals/groups and monitoring pupils and assessing, recording and reporting on pupils' achievement, progress and development.

• To promote pupils' development in a safe, secure, challenging environment.
• To have regard for the safety and wellbeing 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 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 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.
• To provide individual and/or small group support both inside and outside the classroom which may include support around study skills, emotional support, speech and language skills or further curriculum support.

• To liaise with teachers regarding the daily/weekly programme of activities and events.
• To work with other staff delivering Pupil Centred Plans (PCPs) and Health Care Plans (HCPs).
• 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 be aware of pupil problems/progress/achievements and report to the teacher as agreed.
• To support pupil record keeping as requested.
• To provide clerical support e.g. photocopying, filing or other administrative tasks using ICT software.
• To work within established disciplinary policy to anticipate and manage behaviour constructively, promoting selfcontrol and independence.

• To work alongside the SENDCO and other professionals in assessing children's progress/needs.
• To attend appropriate staff meetings as required by the SENDCO or SLT
• To assist with the general supervision of pupils during breaktimes, lunchtimes 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 and be fully competent in Safeguarding procedures.
• To treat all information relating to a pupil as strictly confidential, and refer all enquiries, other than from professionals, to the Principal.
• To be a proactive member of the school and support the inclusion team.
• To attend relevant professional development to update knowledge.

• 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 and other Support and Intervention resources.

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

• Work towards and support the academy vision and the current academy objectives outlined in the Academy Development Plan.
• Contribute to the academy's programme of extracurricular activities.
• Support and contribute to the academy's responsibility for safeguarding students.
• Work within the academy's health and safety policy to ensure a safe working environment for staff, students and visitors.
• Work within the ATB's Diversity Policy to promote equality of opportunity for all students and staff, both current and prospective.
• Maintain high professional standards of attendance, punctuality, appearance, conduct and positive, courteous relations with students, parents and colleagues.
• Engage actively in the performance review process, and training and development opportunities available.
• Adhere to policies as set out by the ATB.
• Undertake other reasonable duties related to the job purpose required from time to time.