Teaching Assistant Warwickshire

Teaching Assistant – Warwickshire

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and support pupils, including those with special needs, ensuring safety and access to learning.
• Assist with developing and implementing Individual Education/Behaviour Plans and Personal Care programmes.
• Establish constructive relationships with pupils and encourage interaction.
• Promote inclusion and acceptance of all pupils.
• Encourage pupils to engage in activities and provide feedback on progress.
• Create a purposeful and orderly classroom environment.
• Use strategies to support pupils achieving learning goals.
• Assist with lesson planning and monitor pupils responses to learning.
• Provide detailed feedback to teachers on pupil achievement, progress, and problems.
• Promote good pupil behaviour and deal promptly with conflict.
• Establish constructive relationships with parents/carers.
• Administer routine tests, invigilate exams, and mark pupils work.
• Provide clerical/administrative support (e.g., photocopying, typing, filing).
• Undertake structured learning activities/teaching programmes, adjusting to pupil responses.
• Support the use of ICT in learning activities and develop pupils competence.
• Prepare, maintain, and use equipment/resources.
• Be aware of and comply with policies relating to child protection, health, safety, confidentiality, and data protection.
• Contribute to the overall ethos and aims of the school.
• Attend and participate in relevant meetings.
• Participate in training and performance development.
• Assist with supervision of pupils out of lesson times, including before/after school and lunch.
• Accompany teaching staff and pupils on visits, trips, and activities.

Skills and Expertise

• Experience working with/caring for children of relevant age.
• Good numeracy/literacy skills.
• Completion of DfES Teacher Assistant Induction Programme.
• NVQ 2 for Teaching Assistants or equivalent qualifications/experience.
• Training in relevant learning strategies (e.g., literacy).
• First aid training (or appropriate training).
• Effective use of ICT to support learning.
• Use of other equipment technology (video, photocopier).
• Understanding of relevant policies/codes of practice and legislation.
• Understanding of national/foundation stage curriculum and basic learning strategies.
• Basic understanding of child development and learning.
• Ability to self-evaluate learning needs and seek learning opportunities.
• Ability to relate well to children and adults.
• Ability to work constructively as part of a team.

Job Facilities/Benefits

• Excellent opportunities for personal development.
• Clear staff well-being strategy package (includes confidential Employee Assistance Programme with access to counselling, stress management, GP access, physiotherapy, menopause counselling, men’s mental health wellness, bereavement support, nurse support, maternity/paternity support, and financial wellbeing support).