Main Purpose

The Teaching Assistant plays a vital role in supporting children’s learning and overall wellbeing, ensuring every child has the opportunity to reach their full potential in a safe, nurturing environment. This may include assistance with personal care and behaviour management tailored to individual needs.

Key Accountabilities

• Responsible to the school’s leadership team for all duties and responsibilities.
• Support the class teacher in the daily running of the classroom, seeking guidance when needed.

Key DutiesPupil Welfare and Safeguarding

• Promote and safeguard the welfare of pupils in line with school policies, including safeguarding and PREVENT.
• Provide feedback on pupil behaviour, relationships, and attitudes.
• Support positive behaviour and adapt responses to behavioural changes.
• Promote spiritual, moral, social, and cultural (SMSC) development and British values.
• Monitor and support pupils’ health and wellbeing, reporting concerns or positive developments.
• Assist with personal care needs such as toileting, hygiene, dressing, and eating.
• Build positive relationships with pupils to help them feel safe and supported.
• Encourage independence and personal development.
• Support pupils’ cognitive, emotional, social, physical, and spiritual development.

Supporting Teaching and Learning

• Implement and adapt learning activities as directed by the teacher.
• Prepare and provide resources for lessons and activities.
• Support the delivery of a broad and balanced curriculum.
• Reinforce learning concepts and provide additional explanation where needed.

Pupil Attainment and Progress

• Support pupils’ learning and help gather evidence of progress.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, parents/carers, and external professionals.
• Contribute to a holistic approach to learning and development.

Monitoring and Recording

• Participate in evaluating learning activities.
• Provide feedback on pupil attainment and progress.
• Assist in monitoring, assessing, and recording pupil progress in line with school policies.
• Complete documentation related to incidents, health, and behaviour.
• Communicate effectively with colleagues and stakeholders to support pupil development.

Professional Development and School Contribution

• Engage in ongoing professional development and attend all required training.
• Contribute to school life, including preparation for events and celebrations.
• Adapt to the changing needs of the school and perform duties to a high standard.

Desirable Experience

• Experience supporting pupils with special educational needs (SEN).
• Understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures.
• Experience managing a range of behaviours, including those that challenge.
• Previous experience in an educational or inclusive setting.

Skills

• Commitment to putting the child first and treating them as individuals.
• Creative and positive approach to meeting pupil needs.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong interpersonal, literacy, numeracy, and ICT skills.
• Flexibility, adaptability, and a solution-focused mindset.
• Physical capability to meet the demands of the role.

Role Requirements

• Eligibility to work in the UK.
• Satisfactory Enhanced DBS with barred list checks.
• Physically able to meet the demands of the role.
• A full, valid driving licence may be required depending on the setting.

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