Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Support to pupils

-Support pupils' learning in a range of classroom settings, including working with individuals, groups and whole classes (where the assigned teacher is not present), using detailed knowledge, experience, specialist skills and training.

- Establish productive working relationships with pupils, acting as a role model, demonstrating positive values, attitudes and behaviour and setting high expectations.

- Organise and manage pupils IEPs, maintaining and updating and review progress.

- Promote the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils within the classroom, encourage them to interact and work co-operatively with others and engage all in activities.

- Support pupils consistently whilst recognising and responding to their individual needs.

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

- Provide feedback to pupils in relation to progress and achievement.

- Monitor and provide for the care, safety and welfare of pupils.

Support to Teachers

- Organise and manage learning activities (including learning environment and resources) in ways which keep pupils safe.

- Under agreed system of supervision, plan and prepare teaching and learning objectives, adjusting activities/work plans as appropriate.

- Monitor and evaluate pupil responses to learning activities using a range of assessment and monitoring strategies, against pre-determined learning objectives.

- Objectively assess, provide feedback and reports as necessary on pupil development, progress and achievement.

- Within the school's discipline policy, apply behaviour management strategies and techniques to manage behaviour constructively and contribute to a purposeful learning environment.

- Support the role of parents in pupils' learning and contribute to meetings with parents to constructively feedback on pupil progress/achievement.

- Administer and assess/mark tests and invigilate exams/tests.

- Where relevant, direct and guide the work of other adults supporting teaching and learning in the classroom.

Support to the Curriculum

- Deliver learning activities to pupils within an agreed system of supervision, adjusting activities according to pupil responses/needs.

- Use ICT effectively to advance learning and develop pupil' competence and independence in its use.

- Devise, organise and manage safely the learning activities, teaching space and resources, taking account of pupils' interests, language and cultural backgrounds.

- Advise on appropriate deployment and use of specialist aid/resources/equipment.

- Use their area(s) of expertise to support the planning and preparation of learning activities in these areas(s) ( e.g. a subject area, SEN, EY, KS1 etc).

Support to the school

- Be involved in and contribute to whole school policy development.

- Assist with the development of policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection and comply with these. Report concerns to an appropriate person.

- Contribute to identification of appropriate out of school learning activities, deliver / coordinate these, in accordance with school policy.

- May co-ordinate a school activity (e.g. extra-curricular activities / work experience / homeschool liaison / SEN work.

- Be aware of and support difference and ensure all pupils have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop.

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

- Contribute to the overall ethos/work/aims of the school.

- Take the initiative as appropriate to develop appropriate multi-agency approaches to supporting pupils.

- Model good practice and contribute to planning and delivery of appropriate inset.

Additional areas of support

-Other than employees supervised/managed: The post has considerable impact on the wellbeing of individuals or groups, through contributing to policy development and review and to the development and -delivery of learning activities.

-Responsibility for staff: The post has some responsibility for others, through demonstrating good practice, guiding/advising and directing other staff/ volunteers who support teaching and learning.

-Support pupils' learning in a range of classroom settings, including working with individuals, groups and whole classes (where the assigned teacher is not present), using detailed knowledge, experience, specialist skills and training.

Working with staff, parents/carers and relevant professionals

-Share knowledge and understanding of pupils to other school staff and education, health and social care professionals, so that informed decision making can take place on intervention and provision

-Communicate effectively with parents and carers under the direction of teachers

-Contribute to meetings with parents and carers by providing feedback on pupil progress,

attainment and barriers to learning, as directed by teachers

-Collaborate and work with colleagues and other relevant professionals within and beyond the school

-Develop effective professional relationships with colleagues

Professional development

-Help keep their own knowledge and understanding relevant and up to date by reflecting on their own practice, liaising with school leaders, and identifying relevant professional

development to improve personal effectiveness

-Take opportunities to build the appropriate skills, qualifications, and/or experience needed for the role, with support from the school

-Take part in the school's appraisal procedures

What the school offers its staff

We are a well-regarded and happy school where children feel safe and valued, we currently have a vacancy for a Higher level Teaching Assistant to join our team of committed and dedicated staff with immediate start.