Job Description Post Held: Teaching Assistant / LSA Responsible to: Assistant Head Teacher (AHT) or Special Educational Needs Co- ordinator (SENDCo) Liaises with: Class teacher and AHT Main purpose of job: To undertake work/care/support programmes to enable access to learning for pupils and to assist the teacher in the management of pupils and the classroom. To work under the instruction/guidance of senior/teaching staff to support the delivery of quality learning and teaching and to help raise standards of achievement for all pupils. Work may be carried out in the classrooms or outside the main teaching area. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Support for pupils 1. To develop a knowledge of a range of learning support needs and to develop an understanding of the specific needs of the pupils to be supported; 2. To supervise and provide particular support for pupils, ensuring their safety and access to learning activities; 3. Taking into
