Teaching Assistant - Derby, United Kingdom - Clover Leys Spencer Academy

Description

Job Description

Establishment:
Spencer Academies Trust


School:
Clover Leys Spencer Academy


Post Title:
Teaching Assistant Level 2


Grade/Pay Range:
NJC 7-11

Hours/weeks: 37 hours a week weeks a year


Reporting to:
Principal


Department/Team:
Educational Support


Overall Purpose of Post:

To work with the class teacher to support teaching and learning as a whole and by working with small groups of pupils under the direction of teacher and, for short periods of time, to be responsible for the whole class in the absence of the teacher.

Role:

• Assist in teaching an agreed timetable as set out by the class teacher.
• To support and work with pupils with EHCP requirements.
• Work closely with the class teacher on a day to day basis.
• To supervise lunchtime playtime.
• Work collaboratively with other colleagues.
• Activity support the smooth running of the class on a day to day basis.
• To assist with the development, planning, delivery and review of learning activities for individuals and groups of pupils in accordance with best practice and national guidelines.
• To take responsibility for the planning and delivery of specified packages of work such as lesson planning, assessment or reporting.
• To carry out specified duties with individuals, groups or classes under the direction of a qualified teacher.

Main Duties and Responsibilities
Working as part of the EYFS team you will be required to carry out the following duties.

The nature of the year requires some of these tasks to be done regularly whilst others will be on an annual cycle.

The post holder will be expected to use all Trust standard computer hardware and software packages where appropriate.

• Support the teacher with activities enabling the children to access all areas of the curriculum.
• Support, encourage and supervise children to encourage pupils to become more independent learners and help to raise the standard of achievement and attainment for all pupils
• Contribute to the planning and evaluation of teaching and learning activities by being clear of own role in delivery, sharing realistic ideas, offering constructive suggestions and giving feedback where appropriate
• Support inclusion of all pupils.
• Provide support for individual pupils inside and outside the classroom to enable them to fully participate in activities, being aware of stages of development, individual needs and giving positive encouragement and feedback to ensure pupils are reaching their full potential. The learning activities may be for individual pupils, groups of pupils, or the whole class, e.g. when providing cover supervision or working with pupils outside of the classroom.
• Contribute to the safeguarding of all pupils by having an awareness of signs of abuse, an understanding of relevant procedure and protocol and ensuring any concerns are addressed in a calm and sensitive manner
• Provide outdoor learning experiences.
• Establish and maintain positive relationships with pupils by communicating effectively, allowing them to feel valued and listened to, encouraging questions and ideas
• Support children and young people through transitions that occur in their lives, enabling them to manage them in a positive manner.
• Assist in arranging an attractive, stimulating and organised learning environment for the children.
• Provide a keyworker role which entails providing personal care, making observations, completing individual children's 'Learning Journeys'.
• Provide short term cover supervision of classes.
• Actively promote good home/school relationships.
• Assist in the implementation of provision maps (where applicable) and monitor their progress.
• Share information about pupils with other staff, parents/carers, internal and external agencies, as appropriate.
• Prepare and present displays of pupils' work.
• Attend, and contribute to planning meetings and staff meetings where appropriate.
• Give care and support for pupils by providing a safe and secure environment, responding to accidents, emergencies and following procedures where appropriate. Respond to minor health problems, seeking the support of the school first aider where necessary.
• To supervise children when entering school and during break times, alongside the class teachers.
• Assist pupils with eating, dressing and hygiene, as required, whilst encouraging independence.
• Supervise children during school visits and residential trips.
• Supervise children at breaks following the behaviour policy.
• Supervise children on transport to and from school.

General

• Promote the academy values and attitudes.
• Work in a professional manner and with integrity and maintain confidentiality of records and information.
• Maintain up to date knowledge in line with national changes and legislation as appropriate to the role.
• Attend training where necessary and cascade information to other members of staff.
• Be aware of and comply with all Academy policies including in particu