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TWICKENHAM PREPARATORY SCHOOL
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Hampton Hill, London, Greater London
Teaching Assistants
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Contract Type: Permanent |
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Overview
Job Summary Teaching Assistants make a major contribution to the work of the School by supporting pupils and teachers in a variety of settings and ways. This opportunity is based within our Pre-Prep Department in an EYFS/KS1 setting. The primary role is to work with teachers to raise the learning and attainment of our pupils, while also promoting their independence, self-esteem and social inclusion. You will be providing assistance to pupils to enable them to access our broad and balanced curriculum, participate in learning and experience a sense of achievement. Main Responsibilities To work with teachers to support teaching and learning, providing specialist support to the teacher in an aspect of the curriculum, age range or additional needs. Key duties: Provide learning activities for individuals and groups of pupils under the professional direction and supervision of a qualified teacher, differentiating and adapting learning programmes to suit the needs of allocated pupils Assess, record and report on development, progress and attainment as agreed with the teacher Monitor and record pupil responses and learning achievements, drawing any problems which cannot be resolved to the attention of the teacher Plan and evaluate specialist learning activities with the teacher, writing reports and records as required Select and adapt appropriate resources/methods to facilitate agreed learning activities Support pupils in social and emotional well-being, reporting problems to the teacher as appropriate Teaching Assistants in this role are expected to undertake at least one of the following: o Provide specialist support to pupils with special educational needs, for example, learning, behavioural, communication, social, sensory or physical difficulties o Provide specialist support to pupils where English is not their first language o Provide specialist support to gifted and talented pupils o Provide specialist support to all pupils in a particular learning area (e.g. ICT, literacy, numeracy, National Curriculum subject). Pre-Prep Teaching Assistant Page 2 of 5 September 2019 Teaching Assistants in this role may also undertake some or all of the following: Establish and maintain relationships with families, carers and other adults, e.g. speech therapists Provide short term cover supervision of classes Supervise the work of support staff/trainees Be responsible for the preparation, maintenance and control of stocks of materials and resources Invigilate exams and tests Escort and supervise pupils on educational and out of school activities Guide and support pupils in their personal, emotional and social development Prepare and present displays Supervise individuals and groups of pupils throughout the day, including supervision in the classroom, playground and dining areas Assist pupils with eating, dressing and hygiene, as required, whilst encouraging independence Be involved in planning, organising and implementing individual development plans for pupils (such as Individual Educational Plans), including attendance at, and contribution to, reviews Work with pupils not working to the normal timetable Please click to apply