Teaching Assistant - Gateshead, United Kingdom - My Learning Skills

My Learning Skills

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Gateshead, United Kingdom

1 week ago

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Description

Teaching Assistant (Higher Education, University):

Overview:

The Level 3 Teaching Assistant will be supporting with key stage 2.

They will work under the guidance of teaching/senior staff and within an agreed system of supervision, to implement agreed 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.

Staff may also supervise whole classes occasionally during the short-term absence of teachers and will need to respond to questions and generally assist pupils to undertake set activities.

The primary focus will be to maintain good order and to keep pupils on task.

Bede Community Primary School:

Gateshead, NE100DJ

£219.04

Per Week

37.00 Hours
Per Week

Role and Responsibilities:

Providing support for pupils by:

Using specialist (curricular/learning) skills/training/experience to support pupils

Assisting with the development and implementation of IEPs

Establishing productive working relationships with pupils, acting as a role model and setting high expectations

Promoting the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils within the classroom

Supporting pupils consistently whilst recognising and responding to their individual needs

Encouraging pupils to interact and work co-operatively with others and engage all pupils in activities

Promoting independence and employ strategies to recognise and reward achievement of self-reliance

Providing feedback to pupils in relation to progress and achievement

Providing support for the teacher by:
Working with the teacher to establish an appropriate learning environment

Working with the teacher in lesson planning, evaluating and adjusting lessons/work plans as appropriate

Monitoring and evaluating pupils' responses to learning activities through observation and planned recording of achievement against pre-determined learning objectives

Providing objective and accurate feedback and reports as required, to the teacher on pupil achievement, progress and other matters, ensuring the availability of appropriate evidence

Being responsible for keeping and updating records as agreed with the teacher, contributing to reviews of systems/records as requested

Undertaking marking of pupils' work and accurately record achievement/progress

Promoting positive values, attitudes and good pupil behaviour, dealing promptly with conflict and incidents in line with established policy and encourage pupils to take responsibility for their own behaviour

Liaising sensitively and effectively with parents/carers as agreed with the teacher within your role/responsibility and participate in feedback sessions/meetings with parents with, or as directed

Administering and assess routine tests and invigilate exams/tests

Providing general clerical/admin. support e.g., administer coursework, produce worksheets for agreed activities etc.

Providing support for the curriculum by:
Implementing agreed learning activities/teaching programmes, adjusting activities according to pupil responses/needs

Implementing local and national learning strategies e.g., literacy, numeracy, KS3, early years and make effective use of opportunities provided by other learning activities to support the development of relevant skills

Supporting the use of ICT in learning activities and develop pupils' competence and independence in its use

Helping pupils to access learning activities through specialist support

Determining the need for, prepare and maintain general and specialist equipment and resources

Providing support for the school by:
Be committed to the safeguarding and promotion of the welfare of children and young people.

Being aware of and complying with policies and procedures relating to child protection, behaviour,

anti bullying, anti-racism, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection,

reporting all concerns to an appropriate person

Being aware of and support difference and ensure all pupils have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop

Contributing to the overall ethos/work/aims of the school

Establishing constructive relationships and communicate with other agencies/professionals, in liaison with the teacher, to support achievement and progress of pupils

Attending and participate in regular meetings

Participating in training and other learning activities as required

Recognising own strengths and areas of expertise and use these to advise and support others

Providing appropriate guidance and supervision and assist in the training and development of staff as appropriate

Undertaking planned supervision of pupils' out of school hours learning activities

Supervising pupils on visits, trips and out of school activities as required

Such other responsibilities allocated which are appropriate to the gra