Senior Assistant Teacher - Wendover Campus

PURPOSE OF JOB

• To act as Cover Supervisor, covering/supervising whole classes during the short-term

absence of teachers.

• To work with withdrawal and small groups to provide support and intervention.

• To lead a team of Assistant Teachers as required.

• To work collaboratively with teaching staff and assist teachers in the whole planning

cycle and the management/preparation of resources.

• To complement teachers’ delivery of the national curriculum and contribute to the

development of other support staff, pupils and Academy policies andstrategies.

• To provide support for pupils, the teacher and the Academy in order to raise standards

of achievement for all pupils (e.g. additional SEN, EAL, GT, FSM, underachievers), by

utilising advanced levels of knowledge and skills when assisting with planning,

monitoring, assessing and managing classes.

• To encourage pupils to become independent learners, to provide support for their

welfare, and to support the inclusion of pupils in all aspects of school life

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Planning

Plan and prepare lessons with teachers, participating in all stages of the planning cycle, 

including in lesson planning, evaluating and adjusting lessons/work plans.

Develop and prepare resources for learning activities in accordance with lesson plans and in response to pupil need.

Contribute to the planning of opportunities for pupils to learn in out-of-school contexts,inline with Academy policies and procedures.

Teaching and Learning

Within an agreed system of supervision and within a pre-determined lesson framework, 

teach whole classes. 

Provide detailed verbal and written feedback on lesson content, pupil responses to learning activities and pupil behaviour to teachers and pupils.

Motivate and progress pupils’ learning by using clearly structured, interesting teaching and learning activities.

Support the teaching of the National Literacy Strategy, e.g. by delivering the ALS, ELS, FLS 

and Progress units to groups of pupils, support the teaching of the National Numeracy 

Strategy and assist pupils to access the full curriculum. Be familiar with lesson plans, IEP 

targets and learning objectives.

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

to learn and develop.

Promote and support the inclusion of all pupils, including those with specific needs, both in 

learning activities and within the classroom.

Use behaviour management strategies, in line with the Academy’s policy and procedures, to 

contribute to a purposeful learning environment and encourage pupils to interact and work 

co-operatively with others.

In accordance with arrangements made by the Principal, progress pupils’ learning in a range 

of classroom settings, including working with individuals, small groups and whole classes 

where the assigned teacher is not present, in line with regulations and guidance under 

Section 133 of the Education Act 2002 and STPCD 2012.

Organise and safely manage the appropriate learning environment and resources.

Promote and reinforce children’s self esteem and independence and employ strategies to 

recognise and reward achievement of self-reliance.

Assist the class-teacher in encouraging acceptance and integration of children with special 

needs, or from different cultures and/or with different first language.

Support the role of parents/carers in pupils’ learning and contribute to/lead meetings with 

parents/carers to provide constructive feedback on pupil progress, achievement and 

behaviour, maintaining sensitivity and confidentiality at all times.

Monitoring and Assessment

With teachers evaluate pupils’ progress through a range of assessment activities.

Assess pupils’ responses to learning tasks and where appropriate, modify methods to meet 

individual and/or group needs.

Monitor pupils’ participation and progress and provide constructive feedback to pupils in 

relation to their progress and achievement.

Assist in maintaining and analysing records of pupils’ progress.

Contribute to programmes of observation and assessment as planned by the teacher and provide reports, evaluations and other information to assist in the provision of appropriate support for specific children.

Support the teaching staff with reporting pupils’ progress and achievements at parent/carers’ meetings which are usually held outside school hours.

Mentoring, Supervision and Development

Lead and manage other Assistant Teachers and undertake induction, appraisal, training and 

mentoring for other Assistant Teachers.

Assist teachers in offering mentoring support and guidance to other Assistant Teachers 

undertaking formal training.

Offer mentoring support and guidance for older pupils undertaking work experience 

activities.

Support and guide other less experienced Assistant Teacher’s work in the classroom when 

required and lead training for other Assistant Teachers.

Contribute to the overall ethos, work, aims of the Academy by attending relevant meetings 

and contributing to the development of policies and procedures within the Academy. Also 

participate in staff meetings and training days/events as requested.

Behavioural and Pastoral

Recognise and challenge any incidents of racism, bullying, harassment, victimisation and any 

form of abuse of equal opportunities, ensuring compliance with relevant Academy policies 

and procedures and making sure the individual/s involved understand it is unacceptable.

Understand and implement Academy child protection procedures and comply with legal 

responsibilities.

Assist in maintaining good discipline of pupils throughout the school and escort and 

supervise pupils on planned visits and journeys.

Provide support and assistance for children’s pastoral needs, for example, dressing, caring for sick, injured or distressed children.

Provide physical support and maintain personal equipment used by the children at the 

school. Administer medication as agreed.

Foster and maintain constructive and supportive relationships with parents/carers, 

exchanging appropriate information, facilitating their support for their child’s attendance, 

access and learning, and supporting home to school and community links.

Supervise pupils in the playground and plan and organise play time activities.

Assist teachers by receiving instructions directly from professional or specialist support staff involved in the children’s education. These may include social workers, health visitors, language support staff, speech therapists, educational psychologists, and physiotherapists