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Job title: SEN Teaching Assistant
Salary: Point 1 to 7 (£18,333 PA- £20,444 PA)
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Contract type: Full-time
Location: Harrow/Neasden
Reporting to: Class teacher and Head teacher
Responsible for: (Areas of responsibilities will be decided on TA’s skills and expertise)
Main purpose
The TA will:
Work with class teachers to raise the learning and attainment of pupils
Promote pupils’ independence, self-esteem and social inclusion
Give support to pupils, individually or in groups, so they can access the curriculum, take part in learning and experience a sense of achievement
Support with planning, preparation and resourcing for lessons
Duties and responsibilities
Teaching and learning
Demonstrate an informed and efficient approach to teaching and learning by adopting relevant strategies to support the work of the teacher and increase achievement of all pupils including, where appropriate, those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND)
Promote, support and facilitate inclusion by encouraging participation of all pupils in learning and extracurricular activities
Use effective behaviour management strategies consistently in line with the school’s policy and procedures
Support class teachers with maintaining good order and discipline among pupils, managing behaviour effectively to ensure a good and safe learning environment
Organise and manage teaching space and resources to help maintain a stimulating and safe learning environment
Observe pupil performance and pass observations on to the class teacher
Supervise a class if the teacher is temporarily unavailable
Use ICT skills to advance pupils’ learning
Undertake any other relevant duties given by the class teacher
To cover and lead class teaching (under supervision) as and when appropriate
Direct the work, where relevant, of other adults in supported learning
To mark pupils’ work under the direction of the class teacher
Where appropriate to develop a relationship to foster links between home and school, and to keep the school informed of relevant information
To know and apply school policies on Child Protection, Health and Safety, Behaviour, Teaching and Learning, Equal Opportunities etc
To be aware of confidential issues linked to home/pupil/teacher/school.
To be willing to support playground/break time supervision e.g. educational games, homework clubs etc
To accompany teacher and pupils on educational visits
To provide individual support, as required, during examination sessions
Help pupils with self-care, if or when required
Planning
Contribute to effective assessment and planning by supporting the monitoring, recording and reporting of pupil performance and progress as appropriate to the level of the role
Read and understand lesson plans shared prior to lessons, if available
Prepare the classroom for lessons
Use their area(s) of expertise to contribute to the planning and preparation of learning activities, and to plan their role in learning activities
Use allocated time to devise clearly structured activities that interest and motivate learners and advance their learning
Plan how they will support the inclusion of pupils in the learning activities
Working with colleagues and other relevant professionals
Communicate effectively with other staff members and pupils, and with parents and carers under the direction of the class teacher
Communicate their knowledge and understanding of pupils to other school staff and education, health and social care professionals, so that informed decision making can take place on intervention and provision
With the class teacher, keep other professionals accurately informed of performance and progress or concerns they may have about the pupils they work with
Understand their role in order to be able to work collaboratively with classroom teachers and other colleagues, including specialist advisory teachers
Collaborate and work with colleagues and other relevant professionals within and beyond the school
Develop effective professional relationships with colleagues
Where appropriate, to know and apply positive handling techniques
Whole-school organisation, strategy and development
Contribute to the development, implementation and evaluation of the school’s policies, practices and procedures, so as to support the school’s values and vision
Make a positive contribution to the wider life and ethos of the school
Health and safety
Promote the safety and wellbeing of pupils, and help to safeguard pupils’ well-being by following the requirements of Keeping Children Safe in Education and our school’s child protection policy
Be mindful and empathetic towards vulnerable children, preserving their dignity and administering personal care when required
Participate in risk assessments for individual pupils, groups and for activities (indoor & outdoor)
Professional development
Help keep their own knowledge and understanding relevant and up-to-date by reflecting on their own practice, liaising with school leaders, and identifying relevant professional development to improve personal effectiveness
Take opportunities to build the appropriate skills, qualifications, and/or experience needed for the role, with support from the school
Take part in the school’s appraisal procedures
Personal and professional conduct
Uphold public trust in the education profession and maintain high standards of ethics and behaviour, within and outside school
Have proper and professional regard for the ethos, policies and practices of the school, and maintain high standards of attendance and punctuality
Demonstrate positive attitudes, values and behaviours to develop and sustain effective relationships with the school community
Respect individual differences and cultural diversity
Other areas of responsibility
Other responsibilities will be directed by the Head teacher, as and when required in meeting the needs of the pupils and organisation.
