Teaching Assistant - Sacred Heart Primary school, Whetstone N20

We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our support team. We are looking for someone who is committed to improving the outcomes of all children. Previous experience working with children in a school, preferably in a similar role is desirable. A commitment to working collaboratively with all members of our school community is essential.

Responsibilities:

• To support the classroom teacher with their responsibility for the development and education of all pupils.
• To support pupils in their learning. This may be supporting the whole class, small groups or individual pupils with Learning Support plans or EHCPs where a greater level of support is required.
• To assist in the development of pupils’ learning, the provision of care and the management of pupils’ behaviour under the guidance of teaching staff/senior colleagues.
• Establish constructive relationships with pupils and interact with them according to individual needs.
• Promote the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils.
• Encourage pupils to interact with others and engage in activities led by the teacher.
• Provide feedback to pupils in relation to progress and achievement under the guidance of the teacher.
• Set challenging and demanding expectations and promote self-esteem and independence.
• Create and maintain a purposeful, orderly and supportive environment, in accordance with lesson plans and assist with the display of pupils’ work.
• Use strategies, in liaison with the teacher, to support pupils to achieve learning goals.
• Assist with the planning of learning activities.
• Monitor pupils’ responses to learning activities and accurately record achievement/progress as directed.
• Provide detailed and regular feedback to teachers on pupils’ achievement, progress, problems etc.
• Promote good pupil behaviour, dealing promptly with conflict and incidents in line with established policy and encourage pupils to take responsibility for their own behaviour.
• Support teaching/senior staff with routine administration, e.g. photocopying, typing, filing, etc.
• Establish constructive relationships with parents/carers.
• Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person.
• Be aware of and support difference to ensure all pupils have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop.
• Contribute to the overall ethos/work/aims of the school.
• Participate in training and other learning activities and performance development as required.
• Accompany teaching staff and pupils on educational visits, trips and out of school activities as required and take responsibility for a group under the supervision of the teacher.