Teaching Assistant - Berry Brow Infant & Nursery School

To work under supervision, direction and guidance of the teaching staff. Assisting the Academy in the overall delivery of the curriculum, delivery of intervention or support programmes as required and enabling access to learning for all students in and out of the classroom.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Constantly uphold and promote our values and vision.
• Provide students with clear behaviour expectations and ensure our system of sanctions and rewards is firm and fair.
• Work with the teacher to support children in achieving the planned learning objectives/goals (individuals, small groups, larger groups)
• Liaise with the teacher, giving feedback and following plans and direction
• Supervise activities and assist with the general management and control of students in the academy.
• Deliver engaging playtime and lunchtime activities for all children
• Work with individuals or small groups to ensure interventions are delivered that meet the needs of the students and comply with the recommendations of their statements/EHCPs.
• To participate in and assist in supervision of educational visits, in conjunction with the teacher / line manager.
• Respond to the needs of all students with a sense of urgency and care
• Liaise with relevant staff to ensure all students' needs are met
• Manage own workload and that of others to allow an appropriate work / life balance.
• Work in effective partnership with other leaders in the Trust.