Teaching Assistant

To assist and support the Co-Headteachers and teaching staff in providing high standards of teaching and learning across the curriculum and to promote the academy’s vision and ethos.

Introduction: This job description describes in general terms the normal duties which the postholder will be expected to undertake. However, the job or duties described may vary or be amended from time to time without changing the level of responsibility associated with the post. The performance of all duties and responsibilities shown below will be under the reasonable direction of the Co-Headteachers. The Co-Headteachers will be mindful of her/his duty to ensure that the employee has a reasonable workload and sufficient support to carry out the duties of the post. This job description will be reviewed at least annually and any changes will be subject to consultation. The academy’s grievance procedure will be used to resolve any disagreement arising out of the job description. The job description involves: Teaching and Learning.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the educational and social development of students under the direction and guidance of the Co-Headteachers, SENCO and class teachers.
• Assist in the implementation of Individual Education Plans and Individual Behaviour Plans for students and help monitor their progress.
• Provide support for individual students inside and outside the classroom to enable them to fully participate in activities.
• Work with other professionals, such as speech therapists and occupational therapists, as necessary.
• Assist class teachers with maintaining student records.
• Support students with emotional and behavioural needs and help develop their social and independence skills.
• Contribute, wherever appropriate, to the display, presentation and celebration of students’ work.

Administrative duties

• Support class teachers in photocopying, proof reading and other administrative tasks in order to support teaching.
• Undertake other duties from time to time as the Associate Head Teacher and Head of School requires.

Standards and quality assurance

• Support the aims and ethos of the Academy.
• Set a good example in terms of dress, punctuality and attendance.
• Attend team and staff meetings.
• Be proactive in matters relating to health and safety.
• Participate positively in training and professional development.
• Take a share of supervisory duties as part of the weekly routine and as necessary.
• Take part in Performance Management and appraisal.
• Meet deadlines.

Specific responsibilities agreed between the Co-Headteachers and the teaching assistant

• Support in the delivery of specific key stage interventions.
• One-to-one support for a student with specific medical needs.
• Meeting the medical and first aid needs of students including the administration of medicines by mouth or other medical procedures provided appropriate training has been received.
• Help with feeding of students at lunch time.
• Supporting students with their personal hygiene and personal care.
• The physical management (restrictive physical interventions) of students, following appropriate training.
• Driving and supporting students in school vehicles.
• Supporting students on a range of offsite educational visits.

General responsibilities

• Taking appropriate responsibility for one’s own health, safety and welfare and the health, safety and welfare of students, visitors and work colleagues in accordance with the requirements of legislation and locally-adopted policies; including taking responsibility for raising any concerns with an appropriate manager and for reporting accidents and incidents appropriately.
• To carry out other duties as may be reasonably assigned by the Co-Headteachers.

Legal and Equality statements

The Gallery Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Any offer of employment with The Gallery Trust is subject to verification of ID and qualifications, satisfactory evidence of the right to work in the UK, health clearance, NCTL and Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Check.

The Gallery Trust is an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from candidates from all ethnic and community backgrounds.