1:1 Teaching Assistant Part Time (Fixed Term)

About this role

LEVEL 2 – To work under the instruction/guidance of
teaching/senior staff 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. Work may be carried out in the classroom or outside
the main teaching area.

SUPPORT FOR PUPILS

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Supervise and provide particular support for
pupils, including those with special needs, ensuring their safety and access to
learning activities

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Assist with the development and implementation
of Individual Education/Behaviour Plans and Personal Care programmes

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Work as directed as 1-1 TA for student with
EHCP

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Establish constructive relationships with
pupils and interact with them according to individual needs

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Promote the inclusion and acceptance of all
pupils

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Encourage pupils to interact with others and
engage in activities led by the teacher

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Set challenging and demanding expectations and
promote self-esteem and independence

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Provide feedback to pupils in relation to
progress and achievement under guidance of the teacher

SUPPORT FOR TEACHERS

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Create and maintain a purposeful, orderly and
supportive environment, in accordance with lesson plans and assist with the
display of pupils’ work

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Use strategies, in liaison with the teacher, to
support pupils to achieve learning goals

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Assist with the planning of learning activities

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Monitor pupils’ responses to learning
activities and accurately record achievement/progress as directed

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Provide detailed and regular feedback to
teachers on pupils achievement, progress, problems etc

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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

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Establish constructive relationships with
parents/carers

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Administer routine tests and undertake routine
marking of pupils’ work

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Provide clerical/admin. support e.g.
photocopying

SUPPORT FOR THE CURRICULUM

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Participate in delivering structured and agreed
learning activities/teaching programmes, adjusting activities according to
pupil responses

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Participate in delivering programmes linked to
local and national learning strategies, recording achievement and progress and
feeding back to the teacher

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

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Prepare, maintain and use equipment/resources
required to meet the lesson plans/relevant learning activity and assist pupils
in their use

SUPPORT FOR THE SCHOOL

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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

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Be aware of and support difference and ensure
all pupils have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop

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Contribute to the overall ethos/work/aims of
the school

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Appreciate and support the role of other
professionals

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Attend and participate in relevant meetings as
required

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Participate in training and other learning
activities and performance development as required

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Assist with the supervision of pupils out of
lesson times, including before and after school and at lunchtime

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Accompany teaching staff and pupils on visits,
trips and out of school activities as required and take responsibility for a
group under the supervision of the teacher

As an employee you have
legal duties which include:

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Experience

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Working with or caring for children of relevant
age

Qualifications

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Good numeracy/literacy skills (ideally GCSE or
equivalent)

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NVQ 2 for Teaching Assistants or equivalent
qualifications or experience

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Training in the relevant learning strategies
e.g. literacy

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First aid training/training as appropriate

Knowledge & Skills

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Effective use of ICT to support learning

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Use of other equipment technology – video,
photocopier

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Understanding of relevant polices/codes of
practice and awareness of relevant legislation

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General understanding of national/foundation
stage curriculum and other basic learning programmes/strategies

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Basic understanding of child development and
learning

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Ability to self-evaluate learning needs and
actively seek learning opportunities

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Ability to relate well to children and adults

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Work constructively as part of a team,
understanding classroom roles and responsibilities and your own position within
these

LEVEL 3 – To work under the guidance of
teaching/senior staff and within an agreed system of supervision, to implement
agreed work programmes with individuals/groups, in or out of the classroom.
This could include those requiring detailed and specialist knowledge in
particular areas and will involve assisting the teacher in the whole planning
cycle and the management/preparation of resources. Staff may also supervise
whole classes occasionally during the short-term absence of teachers. The
primary focus will be to maintain good order and to keep pupils on task. Cover
Supervisors will need to respond to questions and generally assist pupils to undertake
set activities.

SUPPORT FOR PUPILS

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Use specialist (curricular/learning)
skills/training/experience to support pupils

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Assist with the development and implementation of individual Education/Behaviour Plans and
Personal Care Programmes

o
Work as directed as 1-1 TA for student with
EHCP

o
Establish productive working relationships with
pupils, acting as a role model and setting high expectations

o
Promote the inclusion and acceptance of all
pupils within the classroom

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Support pupils consistently whilst recognising
and responding to their individual needs

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Encourage pupils to interact and work
co-operatively with others and engage all pupils in activities

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Promote independence and employ strategies to
recognise and reward achievement of self reliance

o Provide
feedback to pupils in relation to progress and achievement

SUPPORT FOR TEACHERS

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Work with the teacher to establish an
appropriate learning environment

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Work with the teacher in lesson planning,
evaluating and adjusting lessons/work plans as appropriate

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Monitor and evaluate pupils’ responses to
learning activities through observation and planned recording of achievement
against pre-determined learning objectives

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Provide objective and accurate feedback and
reports as required, to the teacher on pupil achievement, progress and other
matters, ensuring the availability of appropriate evidence

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Be responsible for keeping and updating records
as agreed with the teacher, contributing to reviews of systems/records as
requested · Undertake marking of pupils’ work and accurately record
achievement/progress

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Promote positive values, attitudes and good
pupil behaviour, dealing promptly with conflict and incidents in line with
established policy and encourage pupils to take responsibility for their own
behaviour

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Liaise sensitively and effectively with
parents/carers as agreed with the teacher within your role/responsibility and
participate in feedback sessions/meetings with parents with, or as directed

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Administer and assess routine tests and
invigilate exams/tests

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Provide general clerical/admin. support e.g.
administer coursework, produce worksheets for agreed activities etc

SUPPORT FOR THE CURRICULUM

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Implement agreed learning activities/teaching
programmes, adjusting activities according to pupil responses/needs

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Implement local and national learning
strategies e.g. literacy, numeracy, KS3, early years and make effective use of
opportunities provided by other learning activities to support the development
of relevant skills

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

o
Help pupils to access learning activities
through specialist support

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Determine the need for, prepare and maintain
general and specialist equipment and resources

SUPPORT FOR THE SCHOOL

o
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

o
Be aware of and support difference and ensure
all pupils have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop

o
Contribute to the overall ethos/work/aims of
the school

o
Establish constructive relationships and
communicate with other agencies/professionals, in liaison with the teacher, to
support achievement and progress of pupils

o
Attend and participate in regular meetings

o
Participate in training and other learning
activities as required

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Recognise own strengths and areas of expertise
and use these to advise and support others

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Provide appropriate guidance and supervision of
other Tas and assist in their training and development appropriate

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Assist with the supervision of pupils out of
lesson times, including before and after school and at lunchtime

o
Undertake planned supervision of pupils’ out of
school hours learning activities

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Supervise pupils on visits, trips and out of
school activities as required

As an
employee you have legal duties which include:

• Taking reasonable
  care for your own health and safety and that of others who may be affected
  by what you do or do not do.
• Co-operating with
  your employer on health and safety,
• Correctly using
  work items provided by your employer, including personal protective
  equipment, in accordance with training or instructions, and
• Not interfering
  with or misusing anything provided for your health, safety and welfare.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Experience

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Working with children of relevant age

Qualifications

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Very good numeracy/literacy skills

o
NVQ 3 for Teaching Assistants or equivalent
qualification or experience

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Training in the relevant strategies e.g.
literacy and/or in particular curriculum or learning area e.g. bi-lingual, sign
language, dyslexia, ICT, maths, English, CACHE etc.

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Appropriate first aid training

Knowledge & Skills

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Can use ICT effectively to support learning

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Use of other equipment technology – video,
photocopier

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Full working knowledge of relevant
polices/codes of practice and awareness of relevant legislation

o
Working knowledge of national/foundation stage
curriculum and other relevant learning programmes/strategies

o
Understanding of principles of child
development and learning processes

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Ability to self-evaluate learning needs and
actively seek learning opportunities

o
Ability to relate well to children and adults

o
Work constructively as part of a team,
understanding classroom roles and responsibilities and your own position within
these