Teacher Assistant Job Description
Job Title: Teacher Assistant
Location: [Insert Location]
Salary: £12.50 - £16.00 per hour (depending on experience and qualifications)
Contract Type: Full-time / Part-time / Temporary / Permanent
Reports To: Class Teacher / SENCO / Headteacher
Job Purpose
To support teachers in delivering high-quality education, helping pupils achieve their full potential academically, socially, and emotionally. The Teacher Assistant will work under the direction of teaching staff to provide classroom support, assist with learning activities, and promote a safe and positive learning environment.
Key Responsibilities
Classroom Support
- Assist the teacher in the planning and delivery of learning activities.
- Support individual pupils and small groups with their learning.
- Help prepare teaching materials, resources, and classroom displays.
- Encourage student participation and engagement in lessons.
- Monitor and record pupil progress and provide feedback to the teacher.
Student Support
- Provide additional support to pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).
- Promote positive behaviour and implement school behaviour policies.
- Support pupils' emotional wellbeing and social development.
- Assist students during educational visits, break times, and extracurricular activities where required.
Administrative Duties
- Prepare and organise classroom resources.
- Assist with record-keeping and maintaining pupil files.
- Photocopy and distribute teaching materials as required.
- Support teachers with assessment and tracking documentation.
Safeguarding and Welfare
- Ensure the safety and wellbeing of all pupils.
- Follow safeguarding policies and report concerns promptly.
- Promote equality, diversity, and inclusion within the school environment.
- Support health and safety procedures across the school.
Person Specification
Essential Criteria
- GCSE Grade C/4 or above in English and Mathematics (or equivalent).
- Experience working with children in an educational or childcare setting.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
- Good organisational and time management skills.
- Understanding of safeguarding responsibilities.
Desirable Criteria
- Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant Qualification.
- Experience supporting pupils with SEND.
- First Aid qualification.
- Knowledge of the National Curriculum.
Skills and Attributes
- Patient, caring, and approachable.
- Ability to motivate and encourage children.
- Flexible and adaptable approach to work.
- Strong problem-solving skills.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Professional and reliable.
Compliance Requirements
- Enhanced DBS Check.
- Right to Work in the UK.
- Satisfactory professional references.
- Completion of safeguarding and child protection training.
- Compliance with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) requirements.
Typical Working Hours
- Monday to Friday
- 8:30am to 3:30pm (term-time only)
- Additional hours may be required for training or school events.
Benefits
- Competitive salary.
- Pension scheme.
- Ongoing training and professional development.
- Opportunities for career progression.
- Supportive and inclusive working environment.
This role is subject to satisfactory reference checks, Enhanced DBS clearance, and compliance with safeguarding requirements.
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