Grade 2 Teaching Assistant

Job Overview

• To support the classroom teacher with their responsibility for the development and education of children including those with special physical, emotional and educational needs by utilising detailed knowledge and specialist skills.
• To work under the guidance of teaching/senior staff, 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 management/preparation of resources.
• To deliver intervention programmes to individuals and groups of pupils across the school and to report progress to class teachers and Headteacher.

Duties

• Assist the classroom teacher in planning and implementing lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards, including literacy, math, and early childhood education principles.
• Support students with diverse learning needs, including those with special education requirements or disabilities such as autism or other developmental challenges.
• Facilitate small group activities and one-on-one support to reinforce learning objectives in areas like reading, writing, numeracy, and behavior management.
• Help create a safe, inclusive, and stimulating classroom environment through effective classroom management techniques.
• Support children's social-emotional development by encouraging positive interactions and guiding behavior using appropriate strategies.
• Assist with daily routines such as snack time, bathroom breaks, and outdoor play, ensuring a nurturing daycare or preschool atmosphere.
• Contribute to curriculum development efforts by preparing educational materials and participating in lesson planning sessions.
• Communicate regularly with teachers, parents, and specialists to monitor student progress and address individual needs effectively.

Outline of responsibilities and tasks:

Under the direction and control of the classroom teacher or designated supervisor:

• Supervise the activities of individuals or groups of children to ensure their safety and facilitate their physical and emotional development.
• Undertake those activities necessary to meet the physical and emotional needs of individuals and groups of children, including pupils with educational, physical or emotional special needs.
• To monitor pupils' problems, progress, achievements and condition and report these to the class teacher/designated supervisor as appropriate.
• Actively engage in the pre-determined educational activities and work programmes and to assist in personal and individual development of individuals or groups of pupils.
• To support the teacher within the classroom where appropriate for the welfare and progress of the pupils.
• To lead interventions under the direction of the class teacher and SENCo.

Support pupils by:

• Using specialist (curricular/learning/behavioural management) skills/training/ experience to support pupils.
• 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.
• Utilising skills to lead pupils when delivering intervention programmes.
• To assist at an appropriate level with the provision of general care and welfare of children including:

(i) assistance with the personal hygiene routine, e.g. toilet training, changing
of incontinent children, dressing and undressing

(ii) the changing of soiled clothing including its disposal in the appropriate way
(iii) assisting with children's injuries and where qualified, administering basic
first aid
(iv) (following consultation and agreement) to assist with the administering of
medicines under the direction of the appropriate medical staff
(v) to assist with the identification and monitoring of children's general health
and welfare.

• Hearing children read
• Supporting children to be independent by helping them with tasks.

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• Support the teacher by:

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• 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.
• To carry out appropriate activities as planned within the classroom or with groups of pupils including administration of baseline tests.

• To display and present children's work.

• Monitoring and evaluate 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 assessing routine tests and invigilate exams/tests.
• Providing general clerical/admin. support, e.g., administer coursework, produce worksheets for agreed activities, etc.
• To assist the teacher in liaising with parents and professionals such as speech therapists. Assisting with supervision of children within the school.
• Assisting pupils to access the normal routines of the classroom.
• Preparation or modification of the work for children under the direction of the class teacher and supporting carrying out this work.
• Assisting in the implementation of programmes designed by other professionals such as educational psychologists, and speech and language therapists.
• To contribute to meetings to discuss a specific child's progress.
• Assist with the provision of general care and welfare to pupils and to be mindful of the need to maintain a safe environment at all times.
• Promote pupil independence in learning and reinforcing the child(ren)'s selfesteem through praise and encouragement.
• Under direction, plan, deliver and assess interventions for pupils and report on progress and outcomes

Support 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, 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.
• To assist with the support of group activities within and away from the classroom, i.e., P.E., swimming, educational visits.

Support the school by:

• Being 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.
• 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 learning activities.
• Supervising pupils on visits, trips and out of school activities as required.
• Adhering to and maintaining school routine and codes of conduct.
• Supporting the ethos of the school.
• To ensure that pupils are able to safely use equipment and materials provided and be aware of the range of resources available

• General supervision, counselling and discipline of children, within the procedures of the school and/or service.

• Other Duties and Responsibilities:

• To maintain personal and professional development to meet the changing demands of the job and participate in meetings and other appropriate training activities.
• To undertake such other duties, training and/or hours of work as may be reasonably required and which are consistent with the general level of responsibility of this job.
• To undertake health and safety duties commensurate with the post.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: £11,843.00-£12,031.00 per year

Expected hours: 19.30 per week

Benefits:

• Company pension
• On-site parking

Work Location: In person