Teaching Assistant - Wimbledon, United Kingdom - Vocational Results Limited

Vocational Results Limited

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Wimbledon, United Kingdom

1 week ago

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Description

Main purpose - To assist and support the teaching staff in the implementation of the National, Developmental and School Curriculum. To be a positive member of the school team under the leadership of the Headteacher. To enable children and their parents to make the most effective use of the educational opportunities offered.

Supporting the Pupil

Drawing on knowledge of normal child development and various forms of special needs, to develop an understanding of the special needs of the child/ren concerned
To aid the child/ren to learn as effectively as possible both in group situations and on his/her own by, for example

- clearly explaining instruction
- ensuring child can use equipment and material provided
- motivating and encouraging child
- assisting in weak areas e.g., language, reading, spelling, handwriting
- helping pupils to stay on task and finish work
- meeting physical needs as required whilst encouraging independence
- liaising with class teacher in devising learning activities

To support with the child/rens care by:
Helping with toileting and social skills
Where appropriate help with medical care
Help with feeding the children (this may include gastrostomy feeds) and the teaching of independent skills
Supervision of children indoors and outdoors including the implementation of safe practices in line with the H&S Policy
Encourage and support with teeth cleaning, washing, bathing or hair washing.
Washing of soiled or wet clothes, towels etc
Help with swimming, outings, shopping, horseriding, PE, swimming including teaching of appropriate behaviour
To learn and consistently use signing and other communication systems to a level sufficient to meet the needs of pupils with whom you work.
To be committed to working with pupils with special needs (319 years) with a wide range of learning difficulties including Autism, PMLD, sensory impairment and challenging behaviours.
To develop methods of promoting/reinforcing child/ren's selfesteem
Be aware of Safeguarding Children Procedures

Supporting the Teacher

Monitor and maintain an accurate record of pupil attend To support and complement the role of the teacher
To assist, with class teacher (and other professionals as appropriate), in the development of a suitable programme for individuals or groups
Be acquainted with and work towards the aims and objectives set for individual pupils e.g. IEP's, SALT / Physio / OT Programmes, class, department, and school
To follow the class timetable and the teacher's planning documentation
To take groups/individuals for specific tasks, i.e. storytelling, music, art/craft, as directed by the teacher
To supervise, in conjunction with the teacher, child/ren on school outings
To be responsible for groups/individuals on activities within the community, e.g., shopping
To take responsibility for the class due to the shortterm absence of a teacher attending an annual review, parents meeting etc
To support a supply teacher covering for the class
To be responsible for continuing programmes of speech or physiotherapy instigated by the therapist in conjunction with the teacher
To work as part of a team in managing pupil's behaviour by following and adhering to a child's Behaviour Management Plan and school policies
To help in the development and keeping of pupil records
To help develop clear lines of communication and opportunities for discussion with the class teacher
To provide regular feedback about a child
To participate in all aspects of evaluation within the class
To ensure that materials and equipment are readily available for use and maintained and stored after use
To help provide a suitably stimulating environment considering health & safety

Supporting the School

To help with the writing of the homeschool notebook
To liaise, advise and consult with other members of the school who support a child
To discharge all duties: early morning, break, dinner, and taxi duties as directed
To be involved in general aspects of school: class displays, hall displays, school functions
To contribute to the reviews of pupils' progress
To attend parent meetings once a year
To attend relevant staff meetings and inservice training after school or whole school inset days as and when required
To maintain an uptodate awareness of school policies and procedures
Participate in training and other learning activities and performance development as required.
To maintain confidentiality at all times
To maintain a good working relationship and cooperate with parents, professionals, other agencies, colleagues and provide feedback as and when required
Any other tasks as directed by the Headteacher which fall within the scope of the post
Take appropriate responsibility for one's own health, safety and welfare and the health and safety of pupils, visitors and work colleagues in accordance with the requirements of legislation and local