FULL TIME HIGHER LEVEL TEACHING ASSISTANT
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 04 Mehefin 2025 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £31,524 bob blwyddyn, pro rata |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 04 Gorffennaf 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | SW19 1EB |
| Gweithio o bell: | Ar y safle yn unig |
| Cwmni: | All Saints cofe Primary school |
| Math o swydd: | Cytundeb |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: |
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CORE JOB PURPOSE
Under the supervision of the class teacher/Leadership Team to undertake a range of directed
activities to support the educational and developmental needs of children, to assist teachers in
the organisation and maintenance of classroom resources and to contribute to the supervision
and welfare of children throughout the school. To supervise the children’s play and eating at
lunchtimes.
2 MAIN DUTIES
• To attend to the pupils’ learning and personal needs, and implement related individual
programmes, including social, health, physical, hygiene, first aid and welfare matters.
• To supervise and support pupils ensuring their safety and access to learning.
• To establish good relationships with pupils, acting as a role model and being aware of,
and responding appropriately to, individual needs.
• To promote the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils.
• To encourage pupils to interact with others and engage in activities led by the teacher
• To encourage pupils to act independently as appropriate
• To prepare classroom as directed for lessons and clear away afterwards and assist with
the display of pupils’ work.
• To be aware of pupil problems/progress/achievements and report to the teacher as
agreed.
• To support the teacher in managing pupil behaviour, reporting difficulties as
appropriate.
• To provide clerical/admin support – e.g. photocopying
• To support pupils to understand instructions.
• To prepare & maintain equipment/resources as directed by teacher & assist pupils in
their use.
• To be aware of & comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection,
health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to
the appropriate person.
• To be aware of pupil differences and ensure that all pupils have equal access to
opportunities to learn and develop.
• To contribute to the overall ethos/work/aims of the school
• To appreciate and support the role of other professionals
• To attend relevant meetings as required
• To participate in training and other learning activities and performance development as
required.
• To assist with the supervision of pupils out of lesson times, e.g. break times
• To accompany teaching staff and pupils on visits, trips and out of school activities as
required.
• To supervise the hall and playground throughout lunchtimes.
a) To supervise and support children undertaking teacher designated activities in a group or on an
individual basis and to assist their learning and development by:
- Clarifying and explaining instructions
- Reinforcing relevant aspects of the planned teaching programme, particularly English
and maths.
- Being sensitive to the requirements of children with special needs and encouraging
their participation and independence.
- Assisting children with the appropriate use of materials and resources, including ICT
applications.
b) To support designated children with special needs through the delivery of appropriate aspects
of the Student Support Plan (SSP) as directed by the relevant teacher and to contribute to
reviews, if required.
c) To assist the class teacher with the monitoring of children’s progress and the identification and
preparation of appropriate materials and resources for teaching or display purposes.
d To understand and respond positively to the physical, emotional and behavioural needs of
children.
e) To contribute to effective team practice by attending and participating, as appropriate, in staff
meetings and in-service training. To assist with the support offered to parent helpers and
children on work experience.
f) To contribute to the supervisory arrangements for children during break times and on out-ofschool activities.
g) To promote and reinforce school policies, practices and procedures, including an awareness of
child protection, and health and safety responsibilities.
h) To act as a key worker for designated children
3 JOB CONTEXT
Teaching Assistants provide valuable support to qualified teaching staff and are able to make a
significant contribution to the education and well-being of children. Most schools will have
several Teaching Assistants who will work with groups of children and/or support individual
with special educational needs.
4 SUPERVISION
Activities will be directed by the relevant teacher. The Teaching Assistant will carry out the
planned activities with individual children or groups of children either within the classroom or
at some other location.
5 PROBLEMS AND DECISIONS
The post-holder must exercise responsibility for the welfare and safety of children at all times,
intervening where necessary to ensure safe and proper conduct, unless directed otherwise or
stated in a behaviour plan
The Teaching Assistant will be expected to respond appropriately to questions or challenges
presented by the child/ren being supervised.
6 CONTACTS
Daily involvement with teaching staff, other support staff and children of the school.
Special needs work will normally involve occasional contact with LA staff, including
psychologists or other specialists.
Contact with parents and other school visitors, including children on work placements.
7 KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING
A good standard of general education to include GCSE English and Maths at Grade C or above.
Previous experience of working with children in an educational setting.
Some vocational training/qualification in the care, development or education of children is
desirable.
Good interpersonal skills with both adults and children.
Basic knowledge of ICT applications and experience of word processing is an advantage.
Must be willing to undertake further professional development.
8 PHYSICAL EFFORT
Some lifting may occasionally be required to move equipment and resources but is not a
significant factor.
Under the supervision of the class teacher/Leadership Team to undertake a range of directed
activities to support the educational and developmental needs of children, to assist teachers in
the organisation and maintenance of classroom resources and to contribute to the supervision
and welfare of children throughout the school. To supervise the children’s play and eating at
lunchtimes.
2 MAIN DUTIES
• To attend to the pupils’ learning and personal needs, and implement related individual
programmes, including social, health, physical, hygiene, first aid and welfare matters.
• To supervise and support pupils ensuring their safety and access to learning.
• To establish good relationships with pupils, acting as a role model and being aware of,
and responding appropriately to, individual needs.
• To promote the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils.
• To encourage pupils to interact with others and engage in activities led by the teacher
• To encourage pupils to act independently as appropriate
• To prepare classroom as directed for lessons and clear away afterwards and assist with
the display of pupils’ work.
• To be aware of pupil problems/progress/achievements and report to the teacher as
agreed.
• To support the teacher in managing pupil behaviour, reporting difficulties as
appropriate.
• To provide clerical/admin support – e.g. photocopying
• To support pupils to understand instructions.
• To prepare & maintain equipment/resources as directed by teacher & assist pupils in
their use.
• To be aware of & comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection,
health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to
the appropriate person.
• To be aware of pupil differences and ensure that all pupils have equal access to
opportunities to learn and develop.
• To contribute to the overall ethos/work/aims of the school
• To appreciate and support the role of other professionals
• To attend relevant meetings as required
• To participate in training and other learning activities and performance development as
required.
• To assist with the supervision of pupils out of lesson times, e.g. break times
• To accompany teaching staff and pupils on visits, trips and out of school activities as
required.
• To supervise the hall and playground throughout lunchtimes.
a) To supervise and support children undertaking teacher designated activities in a group or on an
individual basis and to assist their learning and development by:
- Clarifying and explaining instructions
- Reinforcing relevant aspects of the planned teaching programme, particularly English
and maths.
- Being sensitive to the requirements of children with special needs and encouraging
their participation and independence.
- Assisting children with the appropriate use of materials and resources, including ICT
applications.
b) To support designated children with special needs through the delivery of appropriate aspects
of the Student Support Plan (SSP) as directed by the relevant teacher and to contribute to
reviews, if required.
c) To assist the class teacher with the monitoring of children’s progress and the identification and
preparation of appropriate materials and resources for teaching or display purposes.
d To understand and respond positively to the physical, emotional and behavioural needs of
children.
e) To contribute to effective team practice by attending and participating, as appropriate, in staff
meetings and in-service training. To assist with the support offered to parent helpers and
children on work experience.
f) To contribute to the supervisory arrangements for children during break times and on out-ofschool activities.
g) To promote and reinforce school policies, practices and procedures, including an awareness of
child protection, and health and safety responsibilities.
h) To act as a key worker for designated children
3 JOB CONTEXT
Teaching Assistants provide valuable support to qualified teaching staff and are able to make a
significant contribution to the education and well-being of children. Most schools will have
several Teaching Assistants who will work with groups of children and/or support individual
with special educational needs.
4 SUPERVISION
Activities will be directed by the relevant teacher. The Teaching Assistant will carry out the
planned activities with individual children or groups of children either within the classroom or
at some other location.
5 PROBLEMS AND DECISIONS
The post-holder must exercise responsibility for the welfare and safety of children at all times,
intervening where necessary to ensure safe and proper conduct, unless directed otherwise or
stated in a behaviour plan
The Teaching Assistant will be expected to respond appropriately to questions or challenges
presented by the child/ren being supervised.
6 CONTACTS
Daily involvement with teaching staff, other support staff and children of the school.
Special needs work will normally involve occasional contact with LA staff, including
psychologists or other specialists.
Contact with parents and other school visitors, including children on work placements.
7 KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING
A good standard of general education to include GCSE English and Maths at Grade C or above.
Previous experience of working with children in an educational setting.
Some vocational training/qualification in the care, development or education of children is
desirable.
Good interpersonal skills with both adults and children.
Basic knowledge of ICT applications and experience of word processing is an advantage.
Must be willing to undertake further professional development.
8 PHYSICAL EFFORT
Some lifting may occasionally be required to move equipment and resources but is not a
significant factor.