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This role is designed for a dedicated and adaptable Teaching Assistant who will provide 1:1 support for a named pupil and take on whole‑class duties when that pupil is not in school. The successful candidate will be committed to inclusion, teamwork, and enabling all pupils to thrive.
Job Responsibility:
Teaching and Learning (1:1 Support & Classroom Support)
Planning
Working with Staff, Parents/Carers and Professionals
Health and Safety
Professional Development
Requirements:
Provide high‑quality 1:1 support for a named pupil, tailoring strategies to meet their individual needs, including those relating to SEND
Take on general classroom TA duties to support teaching and learning for the whole class when the pupil is absent
Promote and facilitate inclusion by encouraging participation of all pupils in learning and extra‑curricular activities
Support delivery of a broad and balanced curriculum
Apply effective behaviour‑management strategies in line with school policy
Assist the class teacher in maintaining good order, discipline and a safe, positive learning environment
Help organise learning spaces and resources
Observe and record pupil progress, feeding back to the class teacher
Supervise a class if the teacher is temporarily unavailable
Use IT effectively to enhance learning
Contribute to assessment and planning processes by supporting the monitoring, recording and reporting of pupil performance
Read and understand lesson plans shared in advance
Prepare the classroom and learning materials for lessons
Use your skills and areas of expertise to contribute to learning activities and plan your role in them
Use allocated time to devise engaging, structured activities that motivate and support learners
Plan how to best support inclusion within learning activities
Communicate effectively with staff, pupils, and—under teacher guidance—with parents and carers
Share relevant knowledge and observations with staff and external professionals
Contribute feedback about pupil progress and barriers to learning in meetings with parents/carers
Work collaboratively with teachers, colleagues, and specialist professionals
Ensure all colleagues and professionals are accurately informed about performance, progress or concerns relating to the named pupil
Promote and safeguard the wellbeing of all pupils, following the requirements of Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) and the school’s child‑protection policy
Support pupils who are upset or have had accidents
Keep knowledge and skills relevant and up-to-date by reflecting on practice and identifying development opportunities
Engage fully with training, qualifications and CPD offered by the school and The Good Shepherd Trust