1:1 Teaching Assistant

Woolhampton C.E. Primary School; Upper Woolhampton; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Woolhampton C.E. Primary School in Upper Woolhampton is seeking a dedicated pupil support assistant to work with pupils with special educational needs (SEN).

You will support learning activities under the guidance of the class teacher/SENCo, help with routines and transitions, and contribute to an inclusive classroom environment. The role involves safeguarding responsibilities and requires an Enhanced DBS check.

Qualifications

• Role requires working under guidance of teacher/SENCo to support individual pupils with SEN.
• Enhanced DBS check and Barred List checks required.
• Commitment to safeguarding and inclusive education.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and support individual pupils to access learning activities.
• Support lunchtimes to ensure safe eating and allow play with peers.
• Assist with development and implementation of individual education/behaviour plans.
• Establish positive relationships with pupils and interact according to needs.
• Support pupils with social, emotional and mental health needs and promote self-esteem and belonging.
• Promote inclusion and encourage participation in activities led by the teacher.
• Use strategies in liaison with the teacher to help pupils achieve learning goals.
• Monitor progress and provide regular feedback to teachers on pupil attainment and barriers to learning.

Skills

SEN support

Behaviour support

Emotional regulation

ICT skills

Tools

ICT tools

Job description

Main purpose

To work under the instruction/guidance of theteacher/SENCo to support individual pupils with special education needs(SEN).

To provide learning and care support to enable pupils towork towards outcomes on their education and health care plan (EHCP) / Supportand Achievement Plan (SAP).

To work closely with the pupils’ teacher(s) to plan anddeliver activities

To support the pupils with routines, transitions and emotionalregulation

To provide general support to the teacher in themanagement of other pupils and the classroom.

This job falls within the definition of regulatedactivity – post holders will be required to have an Enhanced DBS check andBarred List check.

Pupil support

• Primarily to supervise andprovide support for individual pupils to whom they are assigned, this mayinclude working with other childrenin a small group, ensuringtheir safety and access to learningactivities


• Providesupport at lunchtimes to ensure safe eating and enable pupils to accessplaytimes with their peers


• Assist with the development andimplementation of individual education/behaviour plans


• Establish positiverelationships with the pupils and interact with them according to individual needs


• Supportthe pupils with their social, emotion and mental health needs and help promotetheir self esteem and sense of belonging


• Demonstrate and promote thesame positive values, attitudes and behaviour that are expected from all pupils


• Promote and support the inclusion of all pupils in the learning activities in which they are involved


• Encourage the pupils to interact with others and engage in activities led by the teacher


• Set challenging expectations and promote self-esteem and independence


• Ensure that equalopportunities, bullying or harassment issuesare dealt with appropriately as they arise in conjunction with the teacher


• Create and maintain apurposeful, orderly and supportive learning environment, in accordance withlesson plans


• Use strategies, in liaisonwith the teacher,to support pupilsto achieve learninggoals


• Monitor pupil’s responses tolearning activities and accurately record achievement/progress as directed


• Provide regular and detailedfeedback to teacherson pupil achievement, progress, problems, etc


• Establish constructive relationships with parents/carers


• Demonstrate an informed andefficient approach to teaching and learning by adopting relevant strategies tosupport the work of the teacher(s) and increase the pupil’s achievement


• Contribute to the planning ofdifferentiated learning activities for the individual, delivering activitiesinside or outside the classroom


• Support the teaching of a broadand balanced curriculum aimed at helping the pupil achieve their full potentialin all areas of learning


• Promote, support and facilitateinclusion by encouraging participation of the pupil in learning andextracurricular activities


• Use effective behaviourmanagement strategies consistently in line with the school’s policy andprocedures


• Organise and manage teachingspace and resources to help maintain a stimulating and safe learningenvironment


• Use ICT skills to advance thepupil’s learning


• Provide regular feedback toteachers on the pupil’s progress, attainment and barriers to learning throughpupil observation


• Monitor, record and report onprogress and attainment


• Read and understand lessonplans shared prior to lessons, if available


• Conduct yourself in a way thatsupports the school’s Christian vision and values.


• Promote the welfare of childrenand support the school in safeguarding children though child protection policies and procedures,reporting all concerns to an appropriate person


• Be aware of and comply withpolicies and procedures relating to security, confidentiality, and data protection


• Be aware of and supportdifference and ensure all pupils have equal access to opportunities to learnand develop


• Contribute to the overallwork, ethos and aims of the school


• Attend relevant meetings as required


• Participate in training and other learningand development activities


• Assist with the supervision of pupils out of lessontimes, including lunchtime


• Accompany teachingstaff and pupilson visits, trips and out of schoolactivities as required


• Seek help, advice or guidance asnecessary


• Comply with school health andsafety policies, procedures and rules, taking reasonable care of self andothers


• Promote equality as an integral part of the role, treatingeveryone with fairnessand dignity

Teacher support

Curriculum support

Support for the school

Any other duties which reasonably fall within the purpose of the post, and which may be allocatedby the teacher, SENCo or headteacher.