Teaching Assistant

We are looking to appoint an inspiring and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our American School Team

TEACHING

Principal Account abilities:

Curriculum:

• Support children’s learning as directed by the responsible teacher, in line with the principles of good practice (as defined in staff handbook under teacher professional standards ).
• Undertake agreed learning activities/sessions, adjusting activities according to student needs.
• Encourage children to discuss and reflect on their work and achievements.

Learning and Teaching (Support for Students):

• Provide appropriate levels of support as identified by the teacher, including promoting increased attention, helping children to stay on task, helping with physical difficulties, encouraging independence.
• Extend play-based learning with younger children, model use of language to exploit the areas of learning.
• Foster independence and self-esteem.
• Reinforce behavior strategies with children who are working towards behavior targets.
• Provide comfort and care to distressed/ill children.
• Work alongside the teacher and other adults in supervising children in school and on trips.
• Have an understanding of children’s individual learning needs.

Learning and Teaching (Support for Teachers):

• Assist in day-to-day management of the learning environment, e.g. preparing resources, contribute to classroom displays.
• Participate in planning with the class teacher.
• Assist the responsible teacher in their record keeping processes by providing relevant information and completing appropriate assessment sheets.
• Provide feedback to the teacher about learning activities.
• Assist the teacher in the management of classroom behavior.
• Undertake routine administrative tasks, such as checking Home/Record books, attendance logs, permission slips and payments.

School Organization and Development:

• Understand the roles and responsibilities of teaching assistant, and all other adults in the school.
• Participate in appropriate induction training, CPD and performance development processes.
• Maintain confidentiality according to the school’s requirements (see staff Handbook).
• Comply with all school policies and health and safety regulations.
• Attend staff meetings where appropriate and relevant.

Personal/Professional Review:

• Inform his or her line manager of any concerns regarding the implementation of the role.