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Job Description Job Title: Teaching Assistant Reports to: Site Lead Contract Type: Full time, permanent Location: Bishops Stortford Main Purpose of the Role The main purpose of a Teaching Assistant is to support the effective learning of pupils and support behaviour management. Teaching Assistants are also required to contribute to the wider success of the school. All Teaching Assistants are responsible for supporting effective pastoral care to support pupils' social and emotional progress as well as their learning. They are also required to contribute and be involved in extracurricular activities and the wider life of the school community. Duties and Responsibilities Supporting the pupil: To develop a knowledge of a range of learning support needs and to develop an understanding of the specific needs of the pupil to be supported Taking into account the learning support involved, to aid the pupils to learn as effectively as possible both in group situations and on their own, by: Clarifying and explaining instructions Ensuring pupils are able to use the equipment and materials provided Helping pupils to concentrate on and finish work set Liaising with class teacher about individual learning plans (ILPs) Support developing appropriate resources to support the pupils Establish a supportive relationship with pupils To encourage acceptance and inclusion of pupils To develop methods of promoting/reinforcing the children's self-esteem. Supporting the teacher: To assist, with the teacher in the development of a suitable programme, in line with the ILP's, for pupils who need specific interventions/support Support recording pupils progress and learning journey on our Evidence for Learning system To assist in setting the lesson/learning outcome up inline with the pupil's scheme of work/daily plan To use class dojo in conjunction with the teacher when recording behaviour, catching the pupils being good To take pupils to sporting activities, as listed on their timetable, supporting the pupils at the venue Supporting the school: Where appropriate to develop a relationship to foster links between home and school To liaise, advise and consult with other members of the team supporting the pupils when asked to do so To attend relevant in-house training To conduct yourself in line with school policies and organisation ethos To be aware of confidential issues linked to home/pupil/teacher/school work and to keep confidences appropriately. Support for the curriculum: To develop awareness of the requirements of the pupils Schemes of work for each term To support specific aims in lessons as planned and directed by the teacher To develop awareness of the aims of the literacy and numeracy strategies relevant to the class/pupil encouraging cross curricular links To develop awareness of targets relevant to pupils each term. Person Specification Qualifications Educated to GCSE standards Educated to A level standard (desirable) Experience Previous experience of working with pupils to support their learning and social, emotional development Skills and Abilities Good communication skills Be a positive role model leading by example in regards to behaviour expectations Ability to be flexible Solution focussed attitude Be patient Good interpersonal skills Other requirements Commitment to safeguarding children Be passionate about supporting teaching and providing the best possible opportunities for all pupils A commitment to the school's ethos and vision Resilient and positive