Teaching Assistant Level 2 - Classroom Support

Core purpose:

* To support learning in KS1 and across school to secure good progress for pupils

* To apply knowledge and understanding of a relevant area of the curriculum or age range or SEN, in supporting teaching, learning and development of pupils

* To support families to respond to children’s needs

* To use specialist knowledge, expertise, training to provide appropriate and adapted support to pupils

Curriculum support:

Contribute to curriculum planning and evaluation and assist in implementation

Assist in the delivery of lessons/sessions and interact with the teacher and pupils as required

Undertake agreed learning activities/teaching programmes, adjusting activities according to pupil responses.

Support and use ICT in learning activities and develop pupils’ competence and independence in its use.

Support for pupils:

Support individuals or groups during independent /group work, e.g. explain tasks, reinforce key objectives/concepts or vocabulary, use practical apparatus, support less able pupils, extend/challenge more able, keep pupils on task, interested, motivated and engaged.

Occasional support to whole class for short periods

Help pupils to develop communication skills and role play activity.

Promote inclusion and acceptance of all pupils, encourage them to interact and work co-operatively and engage in activities.

Promote independence and development of self-esteem

Assist in the personal, social, emotional development of pupils and development of self-esteem.

Assist with the development and implementation of IEPs/behaviour plans.

Use specialist skills/ knowledge/ training to provide support in specialist areas

Encourage and reinforce positive interactions between pupils in line with the school’s relational policy

Identify and report uncharacteristic behaviour patterns

Assist with pupil supervision on trips off the premises, under overall guidance of the teacher.

Monitor and provide for general care, safety and welfare of pupils, including tasks connected with their social inclusion and personal/physical care.

Support to teacher:

Assist with lesson/activity planning, delivery and evaluation

Monitor individual/group achievements of key objectives and provide feedback to the teacher on interventions

Contribute to pupil assessment through observation and reporting

Record information relevant to assessment and review of pupils’ progress

Attend IEP and EHCP review meetings if appropriate

Support implementation of strategies to manage pupil behaviour and help manage pupil behaviour

Active involvement in day to day management of the learning environment including responsibility for the care and preparation of teaching aids, equipment, materials and differentiated resources.

Undertake routine and non-routine administrative tasks, eg produce worksheets, administer coursework

Liaise with parents/carers, specialist teachers and other professional staff, share and provide information

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