Teaching Assistant

Hampton High is looking for a Teaching Assistant to work in their Specialist Resource Provision (SRP) in term time, 36 hours per week, 37 weeks per year, who can provide highly effective, targeted provision and care to pupils, in support of and under the guidance of Teachers and Senior Leaders, in order to raise standards of achievement for pupils to become independent learners. This role ensures the effective support of pupil welfare and the inclusion of all pupils in all aspects of school life.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

Supporting the learning of pupils

• Working as part of a team, under the direction of the responsible Teacher, support teaching provision, development and implementation of learning for pupils
• Under the guidance of the responsible Teacher, facilitate the learning of individual pupils and groups, setting high expectations and promoting positive attitudes to learning
• Prepare, plan and deliver specific intervention programmes, adjusting activities according to pupil response and need
• Promote and support the development of pupils’ social and emotional needs
• Provide supervision of positive and enjoyable break and lunchtimes for pupils including organising and participating in games and activities
• Promotion and facilitation of extra curricular activities, after school clubs, targeted boosters and residential trips where appropriate

Supporting Teachers

• To understand and follow teaching plans in order to support pupil development and to scaffold learning as appropriate
• To support with the preparation of learning materials as required
• To monitor and evaluate pupil responses to learning activities through observation and planned recording of achievement against pre-determined learning objectives
• To provide the Teacher with objective and accurate feedback and reports on pupil progress, ensuring the availability of appropriate supporting evidence
• To be responsible for keeping and updating records as agreed with the Teacher, contributing to reviews of records where appropriate
• Undertake the marking of pupil work in line with the school marking policy as required
• To administer and assess routine assessments and assist in the invigilation of SATs and tests as required
• To promote home school partnerships for all children including those with SEND via the schools approved communication channels
• To work within the schools behaviour policy to anticipate and manage behaviour constructively, promoting independence