Teaching Assistant Level 2 - Sheffield, United Kingdom - Tinsley Meadows Primary Academy

Tinsley Meadows Primary Academy

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Sheffield, United Kingdom

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FIVE RIVERS MULTI ACADEMY TRUST

JOB DESCRIPTION / PERSON SPECIFICATION
Post Title

TEACHING ASSISTANT - LEVEL 2
Grade
Grade LD2.5
Responsible to Principal

Responsible for

Purpose of job To work under the guidance of teaching/senior staff and within an agreed system of supervision, to implement work programmes with individuals/groups, in or out of the classroom.

This could include those requiring detailed and specialist knowledge in particular areas and will involve assisting the teacher in the whole planning cycle and the management/preparation of resources.

Normal base of Tinsley Meadows Primary Academy, Norborough Road, work SHEFFIELD S9 1SG - however there may be some requirement to work from other Five Rivers Trust sites as appropriate.

Barring Service check in line with Section 115 of the
Police Act 1997.

This post is exempt under the Rehabilitation of
Offenders Act, so all criminal convictions must be stated, with dates.

Failure to do so will disqualify individuals from appointment and, if appointed may render them liable to immediate dismissal without notice.

An individual disqualified from working with children through any of the various means available is guilty of an offence if he or she knowingly applies for or accepts any work in a regulated position i.e.

classified as

working with children (Criminal Justice and Court
Services Act 2000).

The Five Rivers MAT will only offer appointments if the above checks are satisfactory; and will allow no unsupervised access to children before completion of all checks.

JOB DESCRIPTION:
TEACHING ASSISTANT LEVEL 2
The post holder must, at all times, carry out his / her duties and responsibilities within the spirit of the Five Rivers Multi Academy Trust, the Trust's policies and within the framework of the Education Act 2002 and the School Standards

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1 SUPPORT FOR PUPILS

Supervise and provide particular support for pupils, including those with special needs, ensuring their safety and access to learning activities
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

2 SUPPORT 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/admin. support e.g. photocopying, typing, filing, money, administer coursework etc.

3 SUPPORT 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, KS1 & 2, 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

4 SUPPORT 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 person
Be aware of and support difference and ensure all pupils have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop
Contribute to the overall ethos/work/aims of the school
Appreciate and support the role of other professionals
Attend and participate in relevant meetings as required
Participate in training and other learning activities and performance development as required
Assist with the supervision of pupils out of lesson times, including before and after school and at lunchtime
Accompany teaching staff and pupils on visits, trips