To raise pupil achievement by supporting the class teacher and pastoral team to develop outstanding practice
Work with individuals and groups of children to encourage them to achieve greater independence and self-confidence
Establish constructive relationships with parents and carers, promoting the school’s policies
Establish rapport and respectful, trusting relationships with pupils, acting as a role model and setting high expectations
Supervise and provide particular support for pupils, including those with special needs, ensuring their access to learning resources
Promote inclusion and acceptance of all pupils in the classroom by encouraging them to interact with each other and to engage in activities led by the teacher
Support the implementation of Education and Health Care Plans, behaviour support plans, personal care programmes, curriculum planning and assessment
To evaluate learning and provide feedback to the teacher/parent / agency as needed
Supoort for Teachers:
Follow the instructions of the class teachers and teaching assistants with planning, delivery and evaluation of differentiated and varied learning activities
Promote good pupil behaviour, dealing promptly with conflicts in line with school protocols and school behaviour policies
Contribute towards resourcing teaching, by developing and making resources as necessary for children in the class or year group
Listen to children read, read stories and tell stories to individuals or groups of children
Work with pupils on programmes linked to local and national curriculum and learning strategies e.g. literacy, numeracy, recording achievement, progress and feeding back to the teacher
Monitor pupils’ responses to learning activities and achievement as directed
Provide detailed feedback to teachers on pupils’ achievement, progress, problems etc. as requested
Under the guidance of more experienced colleagues, learn to undertake pupil record-keeping as requested
Under the guidance of more experienced colleagues, assist with the collation of pupil reports as requested by the teacher. This may involve data input
Support the effective use of ICT in learning activities and develop pupils’ competence and independence in its use
Maintain a purposeful, orderly and supportive environment, in accordance with lesson plans. To clear away resources and materials after lessons
Assist with the display of pupils’ work in the classroom and around the school
Prepare, maintain and use equipment/resources required to meet the lesson plans/learning activity and assist pupils in their use
Undertake routine administrative tasks e.g. photocopying, filing, reproducing worksheets for agreed activities
Support for the school:
Be aware of and comply with policies relating to child protection, health & safety, confidentiality, safeguarding and data protection, reporting all concerns to a nominated person
Contribute to the overall work, smooth running and ethos of the school
Appreciate and support the role of other people in the team
Attend and participate in meetings as required
Participate in the school’s Performance Management process
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 a teacher
Training
On-the-job training will be provided by the employer in the workplace
You will be required to attend Bishop Auckland College one day per week during term-time
After the apprenticeship
Employment within the organisation, to be discussed at interview
Skills: Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Administrative skills, Team working, Creative, Patience
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